PlaceTech podcast: M7’s Richard Croft

Penicillin, radar, synthetic fibre and the aerosol can: these are just four of many life changing inventions that were born from fighting the Second World War, and a reminder that, as a species, we’re often at our most resourceful when our backs are against the wall.

The world outside our window in 2020 highlights why cities need to become more able to satisfy demand for vital resources locally.

The startup used by Accenture and Dropbox for staff access, has launched a reader that can be installed behind existing access card readers in less than five minutes. Before now, companies that wanted to enable smartphone-based building access had to replace their existing kit.

Include has opened its first office overseas with the ambition of becoming the UK's biggest supplier within five years.

Nigel Ebdon of Secure Meters UK considers results of a recent survey of social housing professionals.

It’s all change in the area immediately next to Cambridge railway station. Developer Brookgate, supported by Aviva, is now a substantial way through its CB1 regeneration project. Emerging from the station, visitors are greeted by an enhanced public square, including offices, cafes and bars. Predictably, it is also liberally festooned with bicycles.

Node, which provides hassle-free internet connectivity for buildings, has renewed its annual partnership with PlaceTech to jointly deliver marketing activity aimed at promoting innovation in the property industry.