How LGIM unlocked the circular economy for tenants

The chief digital strategy officer at Hines tells PlaceTech why the company is a bit like Jaws when it comes to innovation and why the floodgates could open to adoption in the coming year.

Revenue rose and losses narrowed in the third quarter as the coworking giant continued its “disciplined and strategic” transformation.

The deal means the Internet of Things sensor partner for facilities managers has strengthened its climate reporting offer.

“Capital-light” contracts with landlords are central to the flexible office giant’s growth strategy, which delivered a 25% rise in revenue in the third quarter.

Perennially acquisitive proptech business MRI Software has agreed to buy PropTech Group, an Australia-listed residential tech company.

The flex office software provider has tempered its revenue targets as it looks to return to profitability.

The fast-growing climate consultant and data cruncher for real estate investors such as Hines and M&G will use a fresh cash injection to scale its Siera software product and expand its reach globally.

Peter Templeton, one of the long-time developers of the LEED rating system, has been appointed president and CEO of the US Green Building Council and partner organisation Green Business Certification Inc.

The strategic partnership between the two startups will give real estate investors a better understanding of their investment strategies through a combination of deal, portfolio, public and private data.