In search of green shoots

As choice returns to the office equation, which workplace options will make a difference in attracting talent, and what are the consequences for the flexible office market, asks Nicolas Kozubek.

The leading global provider of mission-critical software-as-a-service platforms and on-demand technology to the flexible workspace industry, announces the launch of Smart Access.

The security startup specialising in modern mobile access control, closed a Series C funding round led by Greycroft, with Okta Ventures, LPC Ventures, Allegion Ventures and Sentre, including follow-on from existing investors.

Speeding up inductions, automated training, contactless access gates and temperature checks are some of the tools contractors like Morgan Sindall and ISG are using thanks to UK startup innDex.

Hosted by CREtech and FUTURE PropTech, the largest intelligence platforms devoted to Reimagining Real Estate will host their first four day Reimagining Real Estate Global Virtual Summit next week from 27-30 July.

Developers will have the ability to provide high-speed fibre internet from multiple suppliers into existing buildings with its latest product launch.

According to the latest Savills July 2020 Big Shed report, areas of the UK are looking at a potential serious shortage of warehouse and shed storage.

NODE Technologies, the market leader in digital connectivity, has retained Haida, the innovative workspace investment manager, as the ambitious company looks to scale-up its operations and increase market share ahead of planned Series A capital raise.

The Luxembourg-based construction tech company, which uses naturally reinforced timber to create sustainable buildings, has hired ex-BlackBerry and Tesla executive Margareta Sailer as chief people officer.

The UK Green Building Council has pulled together a group of property companies to develop guidance on the procurement of renewable energy and carbon offsets for the built environment sector.