2023 is already seeing a fundamental shift in the Commercial Real Estate industry as disruptions to the market such as working from home, evolving workforces and ESG regulations become more polished and more accepted by the mainstream. All headwinds are blowing favourably in the direction of PropTech, and it is now time for businesses to embrace this inevitable evolution.

In this episode of The ChangeMakers in CRE, we talk to Raj Singh, Managing Partner of JLL Spark and Carolyn Trickett, Growth Lead - APAC at JLL Spark to discuss how JLL is delivering the technology advantage to the real estate world, industry trends and how they believe these will play out over the coming years.
 
Here’s what we covered:

• How JLL is getting ahead of the game
• What is driving the uptake of PropTech in 2023
• The evolving nature of roles within the CRE Industry
• Where are we at with ESG?
• What the future of returning to work looks like

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In this episode of The Changemakers in CRE, Darren Krakowiak, Founder of CRE Success, talks about working with commercial real estate leaders to develop their people and grow their businesses.

• How to attract and retain workers in a tight labor market
• Why CRE needs to focus on investing in people development 
• The importance of promoting diversity and inclusion

Coworking is nothing new. In fact, the first ever coworking space was built way back in 2005 but it took a while before really gaining traction. Today, coworking has been deemed a priority for anyone who owns or manages an office building - and it’s making its way to the suburbs. 

In this episode of The ChangeMakers in CRE, we chat to Sheree McIntyre, Founder & CEO of Coworking Counsel. Sheree has spent the last 20 years as a leader in the coworking and flex space arena with some of the largest global coworking operators.

She has launched Coworking Counsel to offer specialised coworking consultation services to commercial landlords, developers and asset managers wanting to provide coworking spaces in their buildings.

Here’s what we covered: 

• How commercial landlords are responding to coworking
• The biggest learnings for landlords
• Why coworking is moving to the suburbs
• Opportunities for coworking in a post-pandemic world
  
  

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It may be an intimidating evolution to some, but PropTech is here to stay - so much so that Edward Wagoner, CIO for Digital at JLL states that “If you don’t take this seriously, in 5 years we won't take you seriously as you're not going to be around.”

Adopting the right PropTech solutions can have incredible benefits for your business as the future becomes more digital for commercial real estate – yet many are put off by change.

In this special episode of The ChangeMakers in CRE, Edward Wagoner is joined by James Pellatt, Director of Innovation at GPE and Tom Wallace, CEO of Re-Leased, to discuss how to effectively identify and invest in the right PropTech solutions for your business.

Here’s what we covered: 

• Why now is the time to adapt to change in CRE
• Where to start with technology
• There is no silver bullet
• Managing the risks of real estate technology
• The importance of focusing on what’s right for your business
  
  

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The retail sector has been one of the hardest hit in commercial real estate in recent years. First, there was the rise of eCommerce as customers flocked to online stores. Then, when a global pandemic forced shops to close their doors, many started to believe the days of physical retail may be numbered. 

But Rebeca Guzman Vidal never bought into that narrative. Rebeca is the Group Head of Retail Strategy at Chelsfield, a leading international real estate company focused on asset management, development and investment. She is also one of the retail sector’s leading voices and minds helping to shape its new era. 

In this episode of The ChangeMakers in CRE, Rebeca debunks the myth that the retail sector is dead and talks about the unique ways of revitalising retail real estate.

Here’s what we covered: 

• Why retail is not dead
• Pivoting how the famous Knightsbridge Estate operates 
• Is it the end of longer lease lengths in retail? 
• The value of pop-up stores for retail landlords
• The similarities between retail and the office market
• Plus more!

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Commercial real estate investors, developers and owners are embracing the move towards more efficient and eco-friendly commercial buildings, helped along by growing government mandates globally. 

Some governments, such as the United Kingdom, have been setting the pace when it comes to ESG-focused initiatives and now other countries are starting to follow suit. So how are commercial real estate companies approaching these initiatives?

In this episode of The ChangeMakers in CRE, Michael Gillon, National Portfolio Manager & Head of Retail Management at Bayleys Real Estate in New Zealand, discusses how international CRE companies are adopting ESG initiatives and the impact of ESG-focused government mandates.

Here’s what we covered: 

• How the UK set the pace for mandatory ESG initiatives
• What other countries can learn from the UK’s approach to ESG
• What causes buildings to become stranded assets?
• The need for government mandates

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Since the pandemic, there has been a high demand for improving the quality of all indoor environments, including commercial properties. People are more conscious of the health risks that poor air quality imposes, which has forced commercial landlords to be more proactive in optimizing their buildings. If landlords want to charge premium leases, attract and retain tenants, they can’t sit back and ignore the new demands for the indoor environment.

In this episode of The ChangeMakers in CRE, Michael Grant, COO of Metrikus, chats with Tom Wallace about how data can help landlords monitor their environments and deliver more efficient and healthier spaces.

Here's what we discuss: 

• Why landlords are more proactive in making their buildings smarter
• How air quality improves productivity 
• The global push for ESG
• How optimizing your building can lead to cost and energy savings 
• Future trends in the commercial real estate

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Great branding isn’t the first thing that springs to mind when you think of commercial real estate. For decades, the extent of a ‘brand’ would be a company name (typically a last name or multiple last names) and a bit of colour. But building a memorable brand not only helps you stand out from the (slightly outdated) crowd, it also has a tangible impact on your business. 

In this episode of The ChangeMakers in CRE, Tom Wallace talks to Aviva Sonenreich, Managing Broker at Warehouse Hotline, based in Denver, Colorado. Aviva has built a massive audience of over 1million followers on social media platform TikTok, has leveraged branding to land new business for her commercial brokerage, and is pulling back the curtain on the ins and outs of commercial real estate. 

Here’s what we discuss: 

• Why branding is almost non-existent in commercial real estate
• The benefits of having a brand that stands out
• Why she has focused on warehouse and industrial
• Gaining 1 million followers on TikTok
• The types of CRE content that people want to consume 
• Predictions for the warehouse industry 

Follow Aviva on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestatesource

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