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Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. NRG Energy and Renew Home have teamed up to distribute 650,000 AI-enabled thermostats using Google Cloud technology to help reduce electricity demand in Texas. The initiative, announced on November 7, 2024, aims to shave off 1 gigawatt of power by 2035—equi…
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Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Opendoor, the San Francisco-based real estate tech company once valued at $18 billion, announced layoffs of 300 employees, accounting for 17% of its workforce. The company has been facing significant challenges, including a $278 million loss from January to Sep…
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Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Atlanta, Georgia – November 13, 2024 – REAi, an innovative real estate technology company, is poised to disrupt the industry with its groundbreaking platform, transforming the home-buying and selling process in 2025. With the recent $418 million settlement by the N…
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Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Improving our healthspan and reducing healthcare costs doesn’t require rocket science—just focusing on three key factors: creating safe spaces for movement, encouraging outdoor time, and fostering social connections. Simple solutions, like brisk daily walks or spen…
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Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Apple has filed a patent application for an innovative “Adaptive Non-Visual Navigation Guidance for Electronic Devices” designed to help users navigate without relying on visual aids. The system can be integrated with devices like iPhones, AirPods, and even wearabl…
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Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Tavs Jorgensen, a researcher at the University of the West of England, has pioneered a method for extruding cob into brick shapes, making this ancient, sustainable building material more adaptable to modern construction. Using 3D-printed molds, Jorgensen developed …
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Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. The Green Finance Institute (GFI), in collaboration with Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest Group, has introduced a new finance model, Property Linked Finance (PLF), aimed at driving significant private investment into sustainable real estate retrofits across the UK. Des…
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Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. At the heart of London’s ambitious Canada Water redevelopment, a striking red boardwalk is captivating the public and redefining what it means to design for sustainability and community. Stretching 170 meters, this sustainably sourced timber walkway is more than just a ped…
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Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Investors are diving into a new niche of commercial real estate, transforming high-emission buildings into sustainable, high-return properties. By buying older buildings with substantial carbon footprints and investing in green refurbishments, asset managers report strong …
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The real estate industry is a target for security threats and cyber attacks. While the widespread adoption of proptech during the pandemic helped minimize workflow disruptions and created more accessibility, it also brought an increase in security risks. As commercial real estate firms incorporate more digital solutions into operations, data protection becomes increasingly critical. The biggest challenge? The CRE sector at large lacks clear protocols for effectively addressing these risks, …
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