UK sees ‘alarming’ lack of progress in decarbonising real estate

One year ago, the proptech market eagerly awaited another 12 months of high investment and adoption. Now, facing economic jitters and tightening purse strings, the sector is coming to terms with a gloomier outlook – alongside continued optimism.

At 127,000 sq ft, with space for about 1,500 desks, Chancery House in London will be the flexible workspace provider’s largest site when it opens in May 2023.

Buildings certified for digital connectivity in the US have a 3.8% lower vacancy rate and attract leases that are nine months longer than in comparable buildings, according to research by Moody’s Analytics.

Showcasing the future of work and the latest in smart building tech, Ashby Capital, Helical and Smart Spaces introduced the newly completed JJ Mack building in a special behind-the-scenes event hosted on-site by PlaceTech.

Nearly a quarter of office workers believe that the tech in their buildings directly hinders their productivity, a report from essensys has found.

A report by University College London has identified measures real estate can take to break down barriers that prevent businesses from drastically reducing their workplace carbon footprint.

Workers globally want only a few things from their workplace, but they’re dealbreakers, according to research from Equiem.

Decarbonisation isn’t easy at the best of times. When the goal is to decarbonise a city like Westminster, with 11,000 listed buildings and some of the UK’s most recognisable shops, restaurants and theatres, a systematic approach is necessary.

As a proud media partner of MIPIM, PlaceTech will play a key role in bringing the annual real estate convention in Cannes to life on the digital stage.