
A new Butlr survey reveals that four out of five commercial real‑estate and facilities executives lack reliable spatial occupancy data, hampering space‑planning decisions. The report shows that 24% of unoccupied office areas are still heated and cooled, driving unnecessary energy and cleaning costs. Data gaps have led 48% of firms to delay or cancel renovations and 47% to postpone energy‑management investments. Privacy concerns impede 92% of respondents from deploying comprehensive sensor solutions.
Newmark’s latest report tempers fears that artificial intelligence will devastate office markets, arguing that the impact will be uneven. High‑quality, collaboration‑focused spaces are expected to stay resilient, while lower‑grade, commodity offices may see modest vacancy increases. The firm projects office‑using...
Rising rack densities are pushing traditional air‑cooling to its limits, prompting data‑center operators to adopt immersion cooling, where servers sit in a dielectric liquid. As these systems transition from niche crypto farms to AI and HPC workloads, the choice of...

CES 2026 placed construction technology front‑and‑center, highlighting autonomous equipment, AI assistants, and electrified fleets. Caterpillar announced five Level‑4 autonomous vehicles and a voice‑controlled AI assistant for field operations. Startups showcased AI‑driven reporting, underground detection, and spatial‑computing wearables, while major OEMs...
Commercial buildings devote roughly 32% of energy to space heating, and a large share of that load stems from air infiltration through poorly sealed doors. Oak Ridge National Laboratory research shows door gaps cause more energy loss than any other...

Spain’s residential property prices surged 14.3% in March, edging close to all‑time peaks and intensifying an affordability crunch. The rapid price escalation has spotlighted proptech firms offering data‑driven valuation tools and streamlined transactions. Simultaneously, fractional‑ownership platforms are gaining traction as...

Fannie Mae has launched a pilot program allowing borrowers to secure mortgages using crypto‑backed assets as collateral, marking the first major U.S. government‑sponsored mortgage entity to embrace digital currencies. The initiative targets investors who need cash flow but prefer not...

Industry leaders are questioning the future of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as major players like Compass, Redfin, Zillow and Realtor.com launch private or pre‑market listing platforms. These initiatives highlight the MLS's enduring role as the most reliable source of...

Andy Shovel, co‑founder of vegan food brand THIS, has launched an AI‑powered law firm called Keith, targeting the notoriously stressful conveyancing market. The startup announced a $2.5 million seed round and plans to operate with 30‑40 narrowly focused AI agents that...

The article examines whether 3D‑printed homes are a fleeting fad, a new prefab method, or a transformative technology. Experts agree the technique excels in rapid‑deployment housing and large‑scale infrastructure, but it isn’t universally applicable. Hedwig Heinsman stresses hybrid builds—traditional structural...

The security industry is witnessing a convergence of open and closed platforms as cloud‑based APIs enable formerly siloed systems to interoperate. Manufacturers that expose open, channel‑friendly cloud APIs are unlocking new partnership opportunities and expanding market reach. Integrators, once feared...

Actabl has introduced AI Asset Setup, an add‑on to its Transcendent hotel asset management platform that automates the collection and structuring of asset data using photo‑based input. The tool extracts details such as equipment type and serial numbers, eliminating the...

Dune Real Estate Partners, a New York‑based luxury property investor, has installed a 55‑inch Taurus Touch Table from eyefactive to deliver immersive, interactive property tours. The touchscreen runs eyefactive’s no‑code software, presenting 360° virtual views, interactive floor plans, and integrated brochures,...

Grounds managers at Texas A&M, Westminster, and Michigan State blend traditional diesel mowers with emerging tech such as hybrid, autonomous, and GPS‑tracked equipment. While diesel‑powered units remain the backbone for high‑use fields, hybrid models cut hydraulic risk and robotic mowers...
Your Housing Group (YHG) has awarded Infinity Group a £9.15 million (≈ $11.6 million) contract to replace its legacy housing, asset and repairs management software with a single, fully integrated platform. The new system, Infinity’s BRIKHousing, runs on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and consolidates repairs,...