All Comment articles – Page 3
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Hotel, office, home: It’s all in the mix
Over the past few years Property Week has frequently cited the trend of ‘hotelification’ in prime office development.
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Savills’ Robert Stapleton on why hotels still prove a solid hedge against inflation
Hotels are the second-oldest asset class after residential – and consumers continue to seek a home away from home to visit new places, friends and family.
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ULI’s Lisette van Doorn on why better alignment can be a game-changer for decarbonisation
Meaningful progress on tackling carbon emissions will not be made unless we can engender more open and transparent partnerships to help align interests.
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Peter Bill on the unwritten rules of valuations
Obliging valuers to break up with clients after a decade is a good thing. But, face it, what can alter the power imbalance between payer and those paid for an opinion?
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BuildPrompt’s Harry Yates on navigating roadblocks to AI’s mass adoption in property
The property sector is yet to fully embrace Artificial Intelligence.
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Adiuvo’s Colin Stokes on why early adoption of AI is key
Building an artificial intelligence tool for the property industry is relatively straight forward and can solve or improve multiple processes.
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Stonal’s Robin Rivaton on how AI is set to overhaul commercial real estate
Real estate companies must protect themselves against market volatility. Embracing AI solutions to improve operations becomes paramount in safeguarding their position.
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The safe pursuit of sustainability
Early involvement of underwriters can help manage and mitigate the risks of low-carbon building projects.
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A new era of industrial intensification
Industrial space is undeniably hot property. Current rental and capital values in London are 36% and 64% up on their 10-year averages respectively, according to the Greater London Authority’s latest study on the supply of industrial land.
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A power connections conundrum
The new CAP details plans to reduce connection timescales, but who is ultimately held accountable?
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Why the I&L policy must change
From punitive business rates and a flawed planning system to a failure to consider the sector’s labour needs, government policy isn’t working for warehousing.
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What does the future hold for BTS?
Head along any motorway in the UK and before long you’re bound to pass a vast warehouse development.
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Automation can bring sustainability gains
Logistics and supply chain companies are increasingly concerned about the sustainability of their operations and the environmental performance of their warehouses. They have to be: customers are demanding greater levels of sustainability.
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Can AI cut it in property?
This week we examine how artificial intelligence (AI) might help, hinder or transform the property sector.
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COMMENT | BY THE WAY: Peter Bill on Gove tampering with the market
Merciless Mike! A man whose actions will benefit the many at the expense of the few.
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Donati’s Angelica Donati on AI’s practical applications in modern construction
Artificial intelligence holds promise for the construction industry, guiding it towards a safer, more sustainable and efficient future.
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Askporter’s Till Eichenauer asks if AI can stop the menace of mould
As the world debates the practical applications of AI, here is a clear and pressing use case: speeding up the resolution of potentially lethal mould issues through smarter communication.
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Crestbridge’s Dean Hodcroft on how AI in architecture heralds a new era of design
Artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape the architectural landscape the world over. This presents a dual-edged sword, offering unprecedented design capabilities while challenging the very essence of architectural practice.
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Alastair Stewart on Barratt and Redrow and the new super league of housebuilding
No one (including yours truly) saw that coming. Barratt Development’s £2.5bn offer for smaller rival Redrow rekindled almost forgotten memories of housebuilding’s deal-making glory days of the late Noughties. That all ended in tears. Could this time be different?