How can the industry tackle ageism in the workplace?
A look at what can be done to combat age discrimination in the pursuit of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Concerns abound regarding First Homes scheme’s viability
Questions surround lack of a targeted focus and how scheme may affect other affordable housing products.
Landlords bemoan extension of commercial evictions ban
Concerns mount over further extension to March 2022 and introduction of binding arbitration scheme
Experts question ‘flaccid and pointless’ NPPF amendments
New planning policy changes criticised for focusing on beautiful buildings and mandatory design codes.
How Pathways to Property is increasing industry diversity
Senior figures and Pathways alumni reveal the positive impact the initiative has had over the past nine years.
Biodiversity proposals aim to spur positive developments
Planned requirement for developments to boost biodiversity will have short-term costs but long-term benefits.
Data centres as an asset class
Data centres as an infrastructure asset class are crucial for the digital economy and a huge investment opportunity. The complexity of operational issues is something those new to the sector may not anticipate and interest is likely to increase. We have identified key challenges post-pandemic to consider.
Flexibility is key for employees
After a year of successfully working from home, many companies are contemplating whether office life is necessary. After analysing employee satisfaction levels and preferences for remote work (full or hybrid model), many companies have decided that a more flexible model is most appropriate post-pandemic.
Art can be the cherry on the post-pandemic office cake
Amid the return to the office, art can help your workplace stand out and enhance employee productivity.
Use real-time data to plan cities
Today, real-time 3D data is increasingly becoming a defining tool in the way policymakers, urban designers and property developers plan for more resilient cities.
Offices can adopt the Airbnb model
The office sector over the last century has benefited from urbanisation, with increasing tenant demand pegged to limited supply. Ultimately, this has led to a near-constant robust market with short cyclical pull-backs.
