Technology

Hines names new co-CEO

Laura Hines-Pierce will be co-leading the $83.6bn global real estate firm with her father Jeff Hines as part of an ongoing succession plan.

LOOK AHEAD 2022: Space tech to threaten digital real estate

Old-school assumptions about intrinsically valuable real estate will be challenged as technology, especially space tech, evolves, predicts ex-Probitas boss Michael Hoffmann.

Why healthy buildings matter

Healthy buildings are now a vital part of investors’ ESG and value-creation strategies, and demand is here to stay, says Joanna Frank, president and chief executive of the Center for Active Design.

Deep Dive: Private real estate’s obsolescence problem

Property owners face tough decisions in the wake of increasing ESG and tenant requirements for their buildings.

We are living in a digital world – so when will sector fundraising pick up?

With multiple billions transacted this year alone, we look into why dedicated digital infra GPs are still relatively few.

AI powers predictive analytics

Artificial intelligence could offer an array of insights to private real estate firms, but first they must be able to access and normalize data.

Why automation is set to expand

The robots are already here; the next step will be moving away from individual products and services to holistic platforms. Selin Bucak and Evie Rusman report

Technology can turn buildings green

Proptech can bring a raft of advantages to investors as they seek to integrate ESG goals into their portfolios.

From start-up to SPAC, Latch’s journey maps proptech progression

The smart lock company taken public this year is a case study in how to navigate an evolving capital market.

How smart home tech is changing the growing residential market

Residential managers, residents and owners are seeing the positive impact that technology can have on their properties, something that has been amplified by the pandemic.