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American Homes 4 Rent reported a 6.2% year‑over‑year increase in core FFO per share to $0.47 and nudged its full‑year core FFO guidance to $1.87 per share. The company completed its development deliveries for the quarter, redeploying proceeds from the sale of 395 properties into new build‑to‑rent homes. A lease‑expiration management program cut turnover by 60 basis points, while AI‑driven leasing tools began delivering efficiency gains. The balance sheet is now fully unencumbered, with all debt fixed‑rate and maturing no earlier than 2028, preserving leverage capacity for future growth.
Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel emphasized the platform’s deep ties with independent hotels, which supply the bulk of its room nights, as the company confronts rising pressure from AI‑driven travel agents and Airbnb’s expansion into the boutique‑hotel segment. He announced...
Wyndham Hotels disclosed a $160 million charge after its largest European franchisee, Revo Hospitality Group, entered self‑administration in January. The charge covers uncollectible receivables, asset impairments and a write‑down of the Vienna House trademark acquired in 2022. Despite the setback, the...
UrbanToronto is kicking off a free 2026 webinar series focused on the Greater Toronto Area construction market, with the first session scheduled for February 25. The inaugural webinar, titled "Exploring the State of Construction in the Toronto Region," will feature...
REMAX promoted Chris Lim, who joined a year ago as chief growth officer, to president while keeping his growth responsibilities. Lim, formerly president of Christie’s International Real Estate, will now oversee the global network, emphasizing international expansion and affiliate services....
Shenzhen’s Nantou Ancient City project, completed in 2021, showcases an incremental, heritage‑focused regeneration of a historic urban village. A joint‑venture between the government, village committee and Vanke renovated roughly 300 of the 992 buildings, preserving the Ming‑era street grid and...
Indian travel‑tech firms have spent nearly $1 billion on acquisitions across the U.S., Europe and the Middle East since late 2024, marking a rapid global expansion. Leading players such as Prism (formerly Oyo), RateGain, TBO Tek and Ixigo are buying B2B infrastructure, OTA...
Airbnb has begun testing a suite of loyalty‑program benefits that avoid traditional points structures, signaling a strategic shift toward more personalized guest incentives. The company previously explored a “Superguest” program but never launched it, and now it is evaluating models...
Proptech startup Ofixu has launched version 5.0 of its platform after a complete architectural rebuild. The AI‑native solution, which has already facilitated more than £12 million in workspace transactions, moves beyond its original “Airbnb for workspaces” marketplace model toward a full operational...
A bipartisan House bill, dubbed the Airborne Act, would grant commercial building owners tax credits for indoor‑air‑quality (IAQ) assessments and HVAC or filtration upgrades. Credits start at $1 per square foot for assessments, $5 per square foot for filter upgrades...
OneKey MLS has partnered with Broker Public Portal (BPP) to power its consumer‑search site, Cribio, extending OneKey listings to a broader online audience while preserving broker and seller opt‑out options. The collaboration highlights a focus on MLS data integrity, fair...
"Expecting AI to revive central office districts was like expecting automation to revive factory towns."
The commercial real estate (CRE) sector is pivoting toward integrated digital, wellbeing, resilience, and sustainability strategies in 2026. Owners will shift from reactive management to continuous, data‑driven optimization of HVAC, energy, and space utilization. Tenant experience becomes a core differentiator,...
Following a year‑long consultation, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has made three continuing professional development (CPD) themes mandatory for all professionally qualified members. The required topics—ethical and professional behaviour, safety and risk management, and sustainable development—must be addressed each...
Balfour Beatty has launched a multimillion‑pound artificial intelligence programme aimed at a "productivity revolution" across its construction portfolio. The initiative is being led by a newly appointed AI chief, who will embed machine‑learning tools into design, scheduling and site safety...
Drooms’ Real Estate Trends Report 2026 indicates that European commercial real‑estate transaction durations have steadied at an average of 363 days. After several years of prolonged deal cycles driven by pandemic disruptions and tightening credit, the timeline appears to have...
The UK Climate Change Committee warns that net‑zero building designs often ignore low‑temperature heat distribution, embedding inefficiencies from the earliest stages. Heat pumps perform best at 35‑50 °C, yet many projects still design for legacy 70‑80 °C boiler systems, compromising seasonal COP...
Hospitality technology is evolving from a patchwork of point solutions toward a Property Operating System (PropOS), an AI‑driven decision layer that coordinates actions across PMS, RMS, BMS and other platforms. Agentic AI enables these systems to act autonomously within defined...
AutomatedBuildings.com hosted 16 free education sessions during the AHR Expo 2026 online, drawing more than 2,000 attendees. The sessions spanned HVAC automation, controls, and sustainability topics, and each was recorded for on‑demand viewing. A YouTube playlist now provides access to...
At AHR Expo, industry leaders highlighted a persistent gap between building automation system (BAS) visual design and the needs of everyday operators. While user experience is a buzzword, many graphics are still engineered for technicians rather than the people who...
In this episode, Petra Durnin, a veteran CRE researcher and tech‑to‑impact strategist, explains why the industry’s biggest hurdle isn’t more tools but cleaner, more integrated data. She walks through her career trajectory, from a temp analyst to leading data and...
Multifamily operators are reminded that dashboards are analytical tools, not decision‑makers. While dashboards can surface trends, flag anomalies, and aid prioritization, they cannot assess resident nuance, emotion, or context. The article warns leaders against outsourcing judgment to data alone, emphasizing...
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) posted record 2025 results, with revenue rising 11% to an all‑time high and adjusted EBITDA climbing 22% to $1.45 billion. Fourth‑quarter leasing revenue surged 17%, led by a 26% jump in office leasing, while free cash flow...
Stockland announced it has achieved net‑zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions across its entire portfolio by deploying rooftop solar on more than 50 buildings and retiring a modest amount of nature‑based carbon credits. The initiative installed 75,000 panels, delivering up to 45 MW...
CoStar Group launched Homes AI, a conversational search tool on Homes.com that uses Microsoft Azure AI to let users find listings via voice or text, integrating 3‑D tours, school data and market insights. SkySlope introduced Ayce, an iOS app that...
Lone Wolf Technologies appointed Matt Fischer, former Bullhorn president and COO, as its new CEO, succeeding Jimmy Kelly who moves to an advisory role. Fischer’s deep product and technology background is expected to accelerate Lone Wolf’s innovation agenda. Fathom Realty...
Jimmy Kelly has stepped down as CEO of Lone Wolf Technologies after a seven‑year run marked by an aggressive acquisition strategy that added five companies, including W+R Studios, within nine months. The privately‑held firm, which powers a platform used by...
CES 2026 placed the front door at the center of the smart‑home conversation, unveiling a wave of new lock technologies that blend biometrics, power‑generation and protocol upgrades. The Z‑Wave Alliance introduced the User Credential Command Class, enabling fingerprint‑based unlocking and...
MRI Software and CoreNet Global released the 2026 State of Facilities Management report, surveying FM leaders worldwide. The study finds modernization is a top priority but is constrained by resource shortages, limited real‑time data, and an aging workforce. Energy management...
The 2025 Charles H. Shaw Forum convened over 40 real‑estate, government and nonprofit leaders to distill eight actionable lessons for scaling green infrastructure (GI) to boost urban flood resilience. Participants highlighted Hoboken’s data‑driven “resist, delay, store, discharge” strategy, the importance...
Tennant has introduced the X6 ROVR, an autonomous mid‑size floor scrubber designed for high‑traffic facilities. The robot features a 26‑inch cleaning path, up to six hours of runtime on a lithium‑ion battery, and 75,000 sq ft coverage per solution tank. Powered by 3D...
Facilities managers upgrading to digital signage can extract greater value by partnering with providers like LG Electronics USA, which emphasizes cost efficiency, asset management, and return on investment. Bingham notes that modern signage must integrate seamlessly with other technologies to...
Colliers announced a multiyear, record‑high AI investment, raising its IT capital expenditures to a level never seen in the company’s history. The spend is expected to deliver productivity gains and higher margins within two to three years across its commercial...
The two global centers of software and hardware innovation, San Francisco and Shenzhen, also have the highest share of empty offices. During a boom.
The commercial‑real‑estate (CRE) sector now has a structured tool called the CRE Automation Matrix, which classifies tasks by operational versus strategic nature and by verifiability. By mapping workflows onto four quadrants, the framework helps firms avoid low‑ROI automation and the...
The article outlines a digital due‑diligence checklist tailored for commercial real‑estate acquisitions, retrofits, and repositioning projects. It emphasizes how data‑driven analysis can surface hidden liabilities, streamline valuation, and accelerate transaction timelines. By integrating digital tools—such as BIM, IoT sensors, and...
Construction firms are rapidly adopting drones, with industry spending reaching $4.8 billion in 2024 and projected to hit $6.2 billion by 2030. Autonomous aircraft provide continuous site surveillance, reducing the need for hazardous manual inspections and helping prevent the over‑1,000 fatalities recorded...
JLL’s Year-End 2025 North America Data Center Report shows vacancy at a record‑low 1% for the second year, underscoring hyper‑driven demand from AI and hyperscalers. Texas now hosts 6.5 GW of construction and is projected to eclipse Virginia as the world’s...
Stake, a fractional real‑estate investment platform, closed a $31 million financing round led by Emirates NBD, bringing its total capital to $58 million. The raise backs Stake’s rapid expansion beyond Saudi Arabia into the United States and supports its regulated offering in the Kingdom....
Cintoo has launched a new 360 Edition that natively ingests Ricoh 360° video and merges it with 3D scans, BIM and CAD models in a single cloud‑based environment. The platform offers unlimited automatic camera‑path processing, manual alignment tools, and Gaussian‑splat visualisation for...
The RavaBIM 2026 seminar examined Finland’s shift from PDF‑based permitting to mandatory BIM/IFC submissions, highlighting both regulatory progress and lingering gaps in standards and technical capacity. Panelists stressed that regional disparities, especially among smaller municipalities and modest design firms, demand focused...
At the GeoBuiz Summit 2026, Geospatial World CEO Sanjay Kumar and Overture Maps Foundation Executive Director Will Mortenson discussed the rise of open, standardized geospatial data. They highlighted the Global Entity Reference System (GERS) as a key framework enabling consistent...
Australian startup Cercle offers a free‑to‑use reusable coffee cup network for offices, cafés and large venues, eliminating the need for customers to bring their own cups. Users take a cup, drink, and return it to smart drop pods that are...
Maestro AI, an AI‑powered platform for mortgage origination, secured $1.2 million in pre‑seed funding led by New Stack Ventures, with participation from Family VC, ZFO, Roark’s Drift, and local angels. Founded by industry veteran David Rogove—who previously built and sold Wemlo...
A recent Realtors Property Resource survey shows 82% of real‑estate agents are already using AI, mainly for drafting listings, emails and social posts. Most agents report saving at least an hour per week, with a third saving four or more...
The modern MLS marketplace delivers seamless, nationwide property exposure, driving higher sale prices for sellers. Standardized data rules from RESO have turned the MLS into a single‑pane inventory view accessible via mobile apps. However, some agents pursue “negative differentiation” by...
Esri and Pix4D have linked the PIX4Dcatch smartphone app with ArcGIS Online, creating a terrestrial‑mapping workflow that captures high‑precision 3D scans of trenches and subsurface infrastructure. The integration uses a real‑time kinematics (RTK) device to georeference scans at centimeter‑level accuracy,...
Neal Bawa characterizes 2026 as a “muddle year” for multifamily, with rent growth flatlining and concessions climbing above one‑third of units. A three‑year supply binge left roughly 25% of new deliveries unabsorbed, pressuring especially Class A assets. Capital remains abundant, yet...
The construction sector is leveraging 4D BIM as a storytelling tool that merges models with schedules to visualize project timelines. Real‑world cases show staging time reductions of up to 66% and optimized material delivery sequences, especially on constrained sites. Bentley...
Building measurement has shifted from a one‑time design task to a continuous governance function as BOMA standards ballooned in scope and detail. Modern portfolios experience frequent tenant improvements, phased occupancies, and mixed‑use changes, turning rentable area into a dynamic accounting...
