The Purpose of the Workplace Has Changed

Sanjay Rishi, Americas CEO of Work Dynamics at JLL, is the latest workplace expert to assure office owners that the workplace hasn’t suddenly become obsolete—but he tells GlobeSt.com that it has changed. People want to go back to work and preserve the flexibility that they gained during the pandemic, and organizations are accommodating those needs.

What Is The Metaverse? What Real Estate Needs To Know As The Virtual Land Grab Unfolds

“Metaverse” is the latest buzzword to emerge from the realm of interactive technology. There is even a market for real estate in the metaverse, but considering its newness, where exactly it is going remains to be seen.

Suffolk Technologies Boost Program “Demo Day” Provides Forum for Contech Startups to Showcase Cutting Edge Solutions

Suffolk Technologies, the venture capital and technology investment arm of real estate and construction enterprise Suffolk, hosted its 2nd annual Boost Demo Day at its headquarters in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Suffolk Technologies selected six startup finalists from more than 100 applicants—20 percent more applicants than last year. The startups collaborated with Suffolk operational experts, consultants, industry leaders and academics to fine tune their cutting-edge solutions and showcase them to …

How to Build a Hybrid Workplace Model: A Practical eBook for Organizational Leaders

The great transition to hybrid work is in full swing. Companies that embrace, build, and improve their hybrid work model today will ultimately win tomorrow.

In this eBook, we’ve compiled practical tips for team managers, HRs, and other company leaders looking to make a smooth transition to hybrid work.

Looking Ahead: CRE Predictions for 2022 (with CRETech’s Michael Beckerman)

In the first episode of the season, Michael Beckerman, the CEO of CREtech, joined Chase to discuss how they got started in CRE, the recent challenges in the industry, and the future of the workplace.

Senior Housing Developers Drive Innovation, Costs By Upping Tech Game

Senior housing hasn’t traditionally been viewed as a hotbed for new technology. That is changing, especially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, with benefits and consequences alike for both developers and users.

How Augmented Reality is Changing CRE Trailer

Karen Whitt, President of Real Estate Management Services at Colliers, discusses the ways in which augmented reality are changing the way we interact with and generate income from the built world.

Softbank led funding round for sustainability start-up Clarity AI

Softbank Group Corp’s (9984.T) Vision Fund 2 has led the latest funding round for sustainability data technology platform Clarity AI, alongside existing investors including BlackRock (BLK.N), valuing the start-up at $450 million, its founder told Reuters….

TANGO ANNOUNCES GROWTH INVESTMENT FROM BERKSHIRE PARTNERS

Tango, a leading provider of cloud-based store lifecycle management and integrated workplace management software, today announced it has secured an equity investment from Berkshire Partners. The funding will help extend Tango’s leadership position in the market and accelerate both U.S. and international growth. Tango’s Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer Pranav Tyagi, the Tango management team, and Frontier Growth will all continue to hold stakes in the company. Additional terms of …

MeetElise, the Leading Proptech AI Leasing Software, Raises $23.5m in Series B Funding

MeetElise, known best for their conversational multifamily leasing assistant, announced $23.5m in Series B funding today. Navitas Capital and JLL Spark co-led the round with participation from AvalonBay Communities, Equity Residential, Cushman and Wakefield, Moving Capital, DivcoWest, RMS Investment Group, and a host of other strategic partners. The Series B funding will drive a wave of growth through continued hiring, product expansion, and penetration into adjacent verticals. With this latest …