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    Digital Transformation

    Digitalisation is transforming our interactions and transactions, habits and habitats

    Markets & Geopolitics

    The climate emergency is reshaping the world of politics and finance.

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    Climate disaster cannot be averted without transformational action across the sector.

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    For cities to remain engines of growth, opportunity and prosperity, there can be no more business as usual.

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    Green fields

    Attracting investment into net zero neighbourhoods: local approaches for global decarbonisation

    What specific investment challenges are neighbourhood decarbonisation initiatives in parts of Africa, India and Southeast Asia encountering, and how are these being overcome? A recent webinar welcomed experts to discuss these issues.

    City top down view

    The Planet of Cities: the rise of a global urban population

    Over almost nine centuries, we have embraced population growth, new technologies and the spread of trade and civilisation. We did this first by building, and then, regenerating, cities.

    Houses

    Housing markets in 2024 and beyond: overcoming the sector’s ‘wicked’ problems

    The delivery of adequate housing across all tenures is a challenge familiar to many markets around the world. In a recent webinar, a panel of experts from across Europe discussed the drivers and barriers to creating a more sustainable supply of housing.

    ESG risk, resilience, and adaptation in real estate: shaping future practices

    As the real estate industry grapples with advancing ESG priorities, experts in a recent webinar highlighted the importance of adapting business models and leveraging technology.

    Leading indicators: could change in fiscal rules unlock funding for 1.5 million new homes in the UK?

    Leading Indicators is a column written by RICS chief economist, Simon Rubinsohn. This month, could taking a balance sheet approach to fiscal policy help the UK government realise its housebuilding ambitions?

    India skyline

    Digitalisation in the Indian construction sector: A comparative study from design to handover

    India could become the third-largest economy in the next five years, according to the World Economic Forum. Construction is a significant contributor to the country’s gross value added (GVA), however, labour productivity in India's construction sector is lagging.

    Whole life cost in real estate: Sustainability by design (part two)

    In a recent webinar, a panel of experts discussed whether a whole life cost strategy can enhance decision-making in the design and operation of assets and lead to more informed investment decisions.

    housing

    Financing net zero neighbourhoods in the UK: An integrated approach

    How can we finance the retrofit of over 29 million homes in the UK? In a recent webinar, a panel of experts discussed 3Ci’s ‘Net Zero Neighbourhoods’ initiative and the advantages to place-based investment.

    Reimagined retail: Future urban centres in a post-pandemic, hybrid working world

    How can urban centres be transformed into vibrant hubs where local businesses thrive, people can socialise and engage in leisure activities?

    Why capex and whole-life cost are a false dichotomy: Six trends in sustainability by design

    A panel of industry leaders gathered for a recent webinar to discuss how decision-makers can be encouraged to take a longer-term view.

    The future of the office space in the era of hybrid working: Navigating the new norm

    What are the current global trends shaping the office market performance, and what adaptations in the workspace are becoming imperative for both individuals and investors? Is hybrid working here to stay?

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    India building sector outlook: Can the country’s standout growth be sustained?

    India’s property sector has outperformed global trends over recent years – but can it maintain this momentum? The second of two articles examines the data.