Ordnance Survey sets mapping standards for driverless cars

The Foundation for International Blockchain Real Estate Expertise has launched its first global industry report on how blockchain technology is being implemented in real estate, at MIPIM PropTech Europe.

London has dominated the flexible office market, with significant growth over the last five years but there has recently been a noticeable shift into the regional markets, according to research by real estate giant JLL.

Drones are not exactly new. They’ve gone from being used by the military, to being wrapped up as Christmas stocking fillers for children. However, their commercial potential has only been recently recognised.

KPMG asked 740 “tech industry leaders” about their innovation priorities and found IoT the biggest likely winner in the next three years and increasing scepticism of artificial intelligence.

Kevin Mofid, director of commercial research at Savills, explores the forward-thinking policies, groundbreaking warehouse designs and innovative supply chain solutions which are transforming urban logistics.

South Africa has a burgeoning proptech industry that is witnessing a growth of activity, with a significant number of companies demonstrating domestic and international innovation.

New business models and competition, extensive use of technology, and changing tenant and investor expectations are redefining commercial real estate. Deloitte’s real estate team surveyed the world for investor sentiment. This is what they found.

The quarterly PlaceTech TRENDS report maps investment and tech that is shaking up the property industry. This edition includes an exploration of emerging markets, the latest investment figures and the key players you should be watching.