Jargon buster: cryptocurrency
With any new technology comes a slew of terminology. We’ve compiled a quick glossary of the key words you’ll be hearing a lot and, more importantly, what they mean.
5 property cryptocurrencies you need to know
Most cryptocurrencies are volatile as they aren't linked to tangible assets - these companies think they have the solution.
Show me the money — how tech changed property funding forever
It’s touched virtually every other part of our lives, so it seems hardly surprising technology is altering how we finance development and trade assets.
What’s the Big Data idea?
Counting your steps with a tracker; checking into your favourite restaurant on Facebook; and swiping your security pass to get into work. What do all these things have in common?
How sensors are driving change in the built estate
Sensors allow us to monitor, control and understand our surroundings in ways we’d hardly thought possible just a few years ago.
Rise of the machines | The robots entering real estate
Unlike Leonardo Da Vinci's mechanical knight, sketched 500 years ago, today’s robots are being put to work across the property sector for more peaceful pursuits.
High-flying birds: making best use of drones in property
From inspecting hard-to-reach spots and confined spaces, to showcasing properties in a way that simply wouldn’t have been possible before without a small fortune, drones are becoming more commonplace across the property industry.
WATCH: How 3D printing can be used by the property industry
3D printing offers exciting new opportunities for architects and developers. Asa Callow from Manchester-based MadLab, explains how this technology works, and how those in the property industry can benefit from it.
A breakdown of Smart Building technologies + potential savings
The buzz around Smart Buildings has ramped up in recent years, especially with commercial buildings. Given all the hype, it can be tricky to distinguish the truly transformative innovation taking place, how it can be of benefit, and to whom.
What is Blockchain and how does it work?
It's the buzzword everyone's talking about - but what does it mean and how does it impact property?
