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The way we work today is undergoing radical change, to the extent that the era we live in has been called the fourth industrial revolution. Inevitably and rapidly, the office real estate sector is changing as a result.
Just renting out an office on a long lease and leaving the tenant to get on with things, then taking the space back 10 years later, is dying as a viable business model. Like reta...
Earlier this year, Brazilian bank Banco BTG Pactual made news in the digital coin community when it revealed it would back its blockchain-based token, called ReitBZ, with distressed Brazilian real estate assets. Perhaps even more significantly, it also said it would set up a secondary market for the tokens—that is, give investors an exit strategy.
The intended investor base for this developme...
WeWork is planning to kick off its initial public offering roadshow as soon as next week, according to people familiar with the matter.
The office rental company’s meetings with potential IPO-investors are expected to involve stops in cities such as New York and San Francisco, said the people, who asked to not be identified because the matter isn’t public. Dates for the roadshow could still...
In an effort to support a healthier and more productive workforce, employers across the country are expected to spend an average of $3.6 million on wellness programs in 2019. Think onsite gyms. Standing desks. Meditation rooms. Nursing hotlines. These are just
The San Francisco Department of Public Works (DPW) has crowned SmithGroup the winner of its design competition for public toilet proposals. The winning entry, called AmeniTREES, would offer not only washroom functionality but also space for a commercial kiosk and environmentally friendly benefits. Topped w...
SAN FRANCISCO — Four years ago, more than 700 computer scientists competed in a contest to build artificial intelligence that could pass an eighth-grade science test. There was $80,000 in prize money on the line.
They all flunked. Even the most sophisticated system couldn’t do better than 60 percent on the test. A.I. couldn’t...
Following the company’s announcement of Funnel, Nestio expands leadership team with the addition of industry vet Stephanie Brown.
New York, New York - September 4, 2019
At age 31, Bennett Washabaugh is a pioneer in the proptech space. He’s founder and CEO of TenantBase, and has led it from a small startup to becoming arguably the largest tech-enabled brokerage in the U.S.
The Santa Monica, CA-based company was founded on the premise that smaller businesses have historically been underserved by traditional brokerage firms. These companies expect a modern expe...
It just became a whole lot easier to route-plan with Google Maps, Google’s cross-platform mapping service for mobile and the web. The Mountain View tech giant this morning announced that Maps will gain a feature that’ll let you string public transit directions together with biking and ride-sharing options. It’ll roll out in the coming weeks on Android and iOS in 30 countries around the globe...
Grosvenor Group Limited (‘Grosvenor Group’), the privately-owned international property group, has partnered with global innovation platform Plug and Play to help source digital technologies that will support its innovation strategy.
Plug and Play connects some of the world’s largest corporations with tech start-ups through industry-focused accelerator programs. As a partner, Grosvenor Gr...