Digital building lifecycle: using digital twins for smarter investment in building upgrades

Kendra Nicholls, CoreNet Global's Strategic Content Manager, is joined by Rick Williams, Head of Consultancy for the Business Disability Forum, to discuss how the workplace can be both inclusive and accessible.

Building a Global Framework for Accessibility and Inclusion in the Workplace

The implementation of flexible work models needs to start with the assumption of good intent. In this podcast, it is underlined that organizations need to recognize the strong pull of flexibility in work models and how that should be mirrored in workplace strategy.

Why Flexible Work Models Require Good Intent

Hybrid working is forcing organizations to reevaluate their real estate footprints. At the same time, corporate real estate (CRE) professionals are juggling a multitude of issues, including technology and automation, supply chain reorganization, DEI, sustainability, and climate risk, that are adding new dimensions to discussions on portfolio strategy. CRE professionals agree that there is widespread rightsizing of portfolios occurring which is resulting in space reduction, the shedding of excess or inefficient space to cut costs, as well as ongoing efforts to reposition existing space so that it is more functional and valuable in attracting and retaining talent. However, what used to be a straightforward exercise of analyzing space needs around occupancy has shifted.

How are CRE professionals wading through this new landscape and optimizing their portfolios to best suit both their business's and employees’ needs? Tune in to CoreNet Global's insightful panel discussion as we discuss the role of CRE professionals in this rapidly evolving field.

Portfolio Optimization Panel Discussion

Listen in to gain insights from Tom Arnold, energy efficiency veteran and CEO of decarbonization firm Gridium, and Dr. Christopher Teng, who has a doctorate in climate adaptation and over two decades of experience in building sustainability into the built environment. This podcast is part of our ongoing series “The Green Footprint: Corporate Real Estate Insights” in which we discuss big challenges – and big opportunities – facing global corporate real estate professionals as they collectively address decarbonization and ESG requirements.

Taylor Swift, AI, And Corporate Sustainability In The Face Of Change

Written By: Orlane Panet & Narrated By: Gayle Crew
In the pursuit of sustainable development, urban farming has emerged as a transformative solution, especially for buildings seeking to obtain WELL- and Fitwel-certified labels. These certifications prioritize the health and well-being of occupants, aligning perfectly with the principles upheld by urban farming. By integrating urban farms into underutilized locations around big cities, companies like ours are revolutionizing the urban landscape and enabling buildings to reap a multitude of benefits. This blog post explores how urban farming projects contribute to obtaining WELL and Fitwel certifications while fostering healthier and more sustainable urban environments.

Improving WELL And Fitwel Certifications For Buildings

Listen as Alán Sneider, Director of Impact at Primestor, a minority owned and led real estate developer and investor with a 30-year history of developing and managing needs-based retail and housing in urban areas characterized by high demand and low supply, explains the importance of sustainable, socially conscious development.

Making The Case For Sustainable, Socially Conscious Development

Nick Tansey, Principal Director, Real Estate and Facilities Strategies, Portfolio Management, at Accenture, and Sudie Sengupta, Principal Director, Real Estate and Workplace Solutions, at Accenture, discuss how integrated real estate platforms, initially designed for resource optimization and efficiency, are evolving with AI-driven tools to address hybrid work, new technologies, and changing workplace behaviors.

Back to the Future: Are Integrated Real Estate Platforms Still the Answer?

Written by Diane Botson & narrated by Gayle Crew
When I joined Vanguard’s Global Workplace Experience (GWx) team, our corporate real estate operations were at the beginning stages of embracing a more sustainable future. Recognizing the growing importance of environmental responsibility, we pursued LEED certification to demonstrate our commitment to sustainability and to lead by example in the industry

Big LEED - Certification Gains Involved The Right Partner And The Right Promise

Written by Bharat Tagra and narrated by Gayle Crew. “I believe balancing design and functionality in an office space is essential to create an environment which not only is visually appealing but also is the one which can foster productivity and well-being of colleagues and employees.”

Core Principles Behind Design And Functionality While Designing For A Workplace

The speaker will share learnings from a data analytics program developed for Takeda and have a candid discussion on whether the assumptions and approaches to new measures, metrics and KPIs developed are reasonable and valid.

Modernizing Workplace Metrics for Data Driven Real Estate Strategies

Michelle Needles of Savills leads a thought-provoking conversation on CoreNet Global’s CRE 2030 initiative, exploring the transformations reshaping the real estate profession. With insights from global leaders, this episode covers key topics like data-driven strategies, the impact of technology, and the evolving role of real estate in today’s rapidly changing landscape.

Reflections on CRE 2030: A CoreNet Global Conversation on the Future of Real Estate

Listen as Lizzie Rolley, Associate Director of Incendium Consulting, discusses key findings from her research on ethics in corporate real estate decision making.

Ethics in Corporate Real Estate Decision Making

In the latest in our "Green Footprint" series, listen as Chris Teng talks with Raz Godelnik about rethinking corporate sustainability in the era of climate crisis.

Rethinking Corporate Sustainability in the Era of Climate Crisis

Written by Carolyn Martin and narrated by Gayle Crew. Workplace occupancy sensors have many different applications, from counting how many employees are in the office on any given day, to ensuring control rooms stay at a safe temperature, to keeping out intruders, and to ensuring the lights come on when an employee enters the bathroom. There are so many reasons to consider including sensors in your office tech stack.

Common Problems With PIR Sensors In Today’s Workplace

Written by Santosh Varier and narrated by Gayle Crew. The evolving trends in office occupancy and workplace planning have become a focal point for businesses worldwide. As companies adjust to new work models, including hybrid and remote work, the traditional office has undergone a substantial transformation. The need for efficient, flexible, and employee-centric office space planning has never been greater.

Office Occupancy and Planning: Navigating the Evolving Landscape

Listen as Patrick Nessenthaler, Partner and Co-Founder of CREnetics, and John Gorgy, Data Science Lead at CREnetics, discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) decision-support tools are helping real estate executives make better, faster, and more forward-looking decisions.


How AI is Transforming the Real Estate Industry

Listen as Ray Milora, Senior Director of Workplace Design and Construction at Cisco, explains some of the challenges and opportunities in creating great workplaces in today's era of hybrid working.

The Evolving Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities

Written by Sid Majumdar and narrated by Gayle Crew. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most transformative technologies of our time, reshaping industries and redefining how we approach complex challenges.

The Essential Role of Human Oversight in AI Balancing Innovation With Responsibility in Corporate Real Estate

Written by DeVon Prioleau and narrated by Gayle Crew. Absolutely, more women should consider construction as a career path! Young women entering the workforce have long been told that the trades and pathways are not designed for “girls.” Thirty years ago, women did not grow up to manage construction portfolios at major corporations in some of the largest cities in the world.

Should More Women View Construction as a Viable Career Path?

Written by Emma Brown and narrated by Gayle Crew. Organisations are facing a tough balancing act: harsh economic headwinds, rising competition, and the ongoing challenge of maintaining productivity in a hybrid world

Why the Future of Office Space Is Flexible  Rethinking Real Estate in the Hybrid Era

Written by Henrik Jarleskog and narrated by Gayle Crew. Let’s be clear: There is no substantial return-to-office movement. Despite the headlines, the mandates, and the noise, what’s actually taking shape is quieter, smarter, and more enduring.

There Is No ‘Return to the Office’ Movement. Structured Hybrid Is Fading. Hushed Hybrid Is In.

Written by David Hickey and Narrated by Gayle Crew. A major pharmaceutical company recently spent 18 months searching for the perfect site for a $2-billion cell-therapy manufacturing facility.

Beyond Traditional Methods

Written by Sid Majumdar and narrated by Gayle Crew. India’s workforce is at a pivotal juncture, marked by the simultaneous presence of five generations: the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. This generational diversity, while a powerful driver of innovation, presents unique challenges in workplace design, communication, and management

Multi-Generational Workplace Design Strategies in India: Addressing Five Distinct Age Cohorts

Written by Stanley A. and narrated by Gayle Crew. In India’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, real estate is now the second-largest cost for businesses, right after workforce expenses. 

The Best “Design and Build” Concepts for a Modern, Efficient Workplace in India

Written by Ricardo Chacon and narrated by Gayle Crew. This article shows corporate real estate managers, CFOs, and workplace leaders how to locate – and defend – the “just-right” zone of space that maximises employee experience while minimising cost and carbon.

The Goldilocks Office: Finding the Sweet Spot Where Space, Experience and Value Converge

Listen as Shraeya Madhu, Manager of Decarbonization with the ULI Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate talks with Jean Ahlefeldt-Laurvig, Head of ESG & Public Affairs at Kereby, on “behavior change to achieve net zero.”

Getting to Net Zero: Behavior Change

From our CRE As A Strategy Leader Thought Leader Partner, Cushman and Wakefield. This conversation with Despina Katsikakis, Carol Wong, and Prudential External Link’s Sheela Parakkal explores how corporate real estate and HR can join forces to create people-centric workplaces that drive engagement, well-being and performance. They dive into strategies for aligning real estate with employee needs and embedding culture into workplace design to boost productivity and deliver long-term business value.

Their conversation offers fresh insights to help you reimagine your workplace strategy and create spaces that empower both your people and your business.

Aligning HR and CRE for a People-First Workplace—With Prudential Singapore

Listen as Rene van Camp, Chief Hospitality Officer at ISS, discusses the importance of providing hospitality-level service in today's workplaces and corporate facilities.

Delivering Hospitality-Level Service in Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management

Listen as Guy Douetil, Director of GWD Advisors, discusses some of the key trends affecting corporate location decisions.

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