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Summer of sports, music and weather fuels strongest retail performance month on month since 2016
July provided a timely reminder that consumers are still willing to visit physical destinations when there is a compelling reason to do so. A combination of major sporting events, live entertainment, school holidays and warmer weather helped drive a …
Everyone’s using AI for lease abstraction. Almost nobody is ready for an audit.
Artificial intelligence is changing how commercial real estate and corporate real estate teams manage lease data. AI can extract information from complex documents in seconds, helping teams access key dates, clauses and financial information faster t…
From systems of record to systems of intelligence and execution: What it means for real estate businesses
For decades, real estate technology has been built around systems of record. These platforms were designed to capture, govern, and reconcile highly complex operational and financial data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency across portfoli…
Why AI-driven intelligence is becoming essential for modern lease administration
Across industries, organisations managing large lease portfolios are facing growing pressure to strengthen data accuracy, reduce operational risk, and uncover hidden financial opportunities. As portfolios expand and lease structures become more compl…
Facilities management trends 2026: What to expect next
Summary: Key trends in FM for 2026 Facilities management is evolving rapidly, driven by digital transformation, ESG and efficiency demands. Mobile-first tools, AI-powered maintenance and smart building integrations are fast becoming industry standar…
Key commercial property management trends in 2026
The commercial property sector enters 2026 with cautious optimism. After a turbulent first half of the decade, conditions are beginning to stabilise yet the forces reshaping the industry have not slowed. Advances in technology, a sharper focus on sus…
Reducing energy costs through smart building automation, sensor technology and AI
Energy is one of the largest controllable costs in facilities management, and with rising prices, tightening budgets, and ambitious Net Zero targets, the pressure to reduce consumption has never been higher. Advances in smart building automation, sen…
Preventative maintenance and energy savings: Reducing costs through proactive care
In facilities management, the link between asset maintenance and energy performance is undeniable. Equipment that is poorly maintained often consumes more energy, runs less efficiently, and shortens its own lifespan. For facilities managers tasked wi…