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As artificial intelligence (AI) explodes, its impact on commercial real estate (CRE) becomes increasingly profound. Generative AI with the likes of ChatGPT and Google Gemini demonstrate how AI extracts value from massive volumes of data-data far too vast for humans to interpret.
If there was a tech conversation in commercial real estate in 2021, it typically included the words "digital twins". These 3D digital models of real-world buildings were going to majestically change how buildings were managed.
We are excited to share an important announcement regarding the BOMA BEST Sustainable program. We will be launching an update to the questionnaire on January 2025.
Olympic sports stadiums have long been architecture and engineering marvels, showcasing cutting-edge design and technology. While these venues celebrate gold medal moments for the world's greatest athletes, their environmental impact has not always met the gold standard in sustainability.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) first gained relevance in the early 2000s. At the time, the UN was trying to bring awareness to corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. It was a successful introduction to the concept, but the reporting side was mostly notional at the time.
Commercial real estate is constantly evolving. Over the last 5 years Canada has seen a rise in vacancy due to the transition to remote work coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, a population surpassing 40 million people, and a relatively stagnant housing stock.
In a time when companies are scrambling to foster client loyalty by being the most sustainable and governments are introducing regulatory policies about mandatory Environmental Social Governance (ESG) reporting, most companies would not expect to turn to their landlords to help address both.
How does AI expand our intelligence, enhance our capabilities, and help us move beyond sustainability?