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WeWork’s Multibillion-Dollar Takeover by SoftBank Could Turn Into a Money Pit

CRETech October 23, 2019

WeWork said it was going to transform the market for office space, reinvent the way people work and elevate the world’s consciousness. But in recent weeks, the brutal reality beneath the lofty visions has emerged.

After failing to go public, the company was running out of money fast and needed a bailout. On Tuesday, WeWork’s la...

Soho House takes its co-working concept to Hong Kong

CRETech October 22, 2019

Soho House has opened its second Asian clubhouse, this time in Hong Kong – and it includes the brand’s SohoWorks coworking concept. The Sheung Wan-based House will be the first outside of London to host the shared workspace, which will open next year. The clubhouse has already thrown open its doors in the meanwhile, and it continues the famil...

AI and Automation Are a Win for Multifamily

CRETech October 22, 2019

DALLAS—Artificial intelligence and automation are familiar buzzwords in the multifamily industry, but tech implementation is hardly widespread. That is starting to shift, as multifamily organizations are using the concepts not only to boost smart-home technology efforts, but also assist prospects and recruit/retain high-performance associates.

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CRETech October 22, 2019

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Disperse raises $15 million for computer vision that tracks construction site progress

CRETech October 22, 2019

Disperse, a London-based startup that helps construction companies automatically capture and process visual data from construction sites, has raised $15 million in a series A round of funding from Northzone, with participation from Revolt Ventures, Kindred, and Frontline.

Microsoft’s DreamWalker lets you see VR cities during real-world walks

CRETech October 22, 2019

If the idea of putting on a VR headset and walking with your vision obstructed through a real city sounds suicidal, that’s just because the technology hasn’t yet caught up with its potential — at least, that’s what researchers from Microsoft believe. A newly released video of DreamWalker shows how the company

You’re Invited to the 1st Annual Costume PropTech Party Hosted by MetaProp NYC, ATYPICAL and CREtech

CRETech October 22, 2019

Halloween is coming and PropTech can be very scary. Please join Mike Beckerman, Aaron Block, Sarah Malcolm, Zach Aarons and Zak Schwarzman to celebrate the season at the first ever NYC PropTech Costume party.

An autonomous school bus that delivers packages, and other predictions for the future of mobility

CRETech October 22, 2019

When Devin Liddell rushes to catch the King County water taxi, gazes out his office window at 1st and Union in downtown Seattle, or waits in a long line at Sea-Tac Airport to catch a flight, he starts imagining the future. Such idle thinking may be common, but for Liddell, it’s his job. As chief futurist at Seattle-based firm Teague, which specializes in design...

WeWork’s Valuation Falls to $8 Billion Under SoftBank Rescue Offer

CRETech October 22, 2019

WeWork’s board is expected to meet Tuesday to weigh emergency-financing options including a takeover by SoftBank Group Corp. that would slash the co-working company’s valuation to about $8 billion and alleviate a looming cash crunch.

Future Office Strategies Will Include Both Flex and Traditional Space

CRETech October 21, 2019

Occupiers are adopting a hybrid approach to office space that includes both direct leasing and flexible office space, and this approach is likely to be the future of office leasing. According to a recent report from CBRE, flex office space is here to stay, and while it currently only takes up a small portion of the total office market nationally, CBRE forecasts this two-pronged approach will conti...