Property management, the oversight and administration of real estate assets, is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements. This shift is not only improving operational efficiency but also enhancing the experience for all stakeholders involved in the real estate ecosystem.
Spark investor Ajey Kaushal is quoted in Commercial Observer’s latest piece on data centers.
We are pleased to introduce our newest team member Erlinda Arriola! She joined JLL Spark in December 2024 with an extensive and diverse background in VC investing. Erlinda’s experience lends to a unique perspective and a seasoned approach to sealing a deal for the JLL Spark fund.
Our philosophy at JLL Spark remains steadfast as we enter 2025: to deliver cutting-edge, tech-enabled innovation to the CRE industry. As macro trends dominating the real estate industry all point to the absolute necessity of technology deployment, JLL Spark intends to expand our investments in these areas, including tech to compensate for the lack of skilled personnel, solutions to navigate headwinds from return to work strategies, and how to handle the growing concentration of asset ownership.
In the spirit of forecasting (or manifesting) what the new year will bring, the JLL Spark team compiled their predictions on CRE themes for the year ahead. The top trends identified were sustainability, data center growth, a rebound in the CRE landscape, and – last, but not least – AI.
Welcome 2025! In the spirit of forecasting (or manifesting) what the new year will bring, the JLL Spark team compiled their predictions on CRE themes for the year ahead. The top trends identified were sustainability, data center growth, a rebound in the CRE landscape, and – last, but not least – AI. Many of our predictions in 2024 came to fruition, such as the fed rate cut, spotlight on sustainability, a push for the return to office, to name a few. Will the same ring true for this year? Only time will tell…
Ajey Kaushal, Investment Principal at JLL Spark, shares insight on PropTech funding.
In our latest blog post, AI is driving digital transformation in the built environment, Danny Klein, JLL Spark’s VP of Innovation, collaborates with JLL Research to reveal how the adoption of AI in commercial real estate empowers both investors and occupiers to achieve better financial and operational outcomes.
At JLL, we strive to be at the forefront of innovation, leveraging technology to deliver superior service and outcomes for our clients. Our AI strategy is central to this commitment, combining enterprise applications, a software platform for developers, and a comprehensive training program to upskill our teams around the world.
Construction in the CRE industry faces many challenges, from labor shortages to cost over runs and delays. What is the secret sauce to overcome these challenges? The simple answer: coordination. JLL Spark Growth Principal Arnaud Bouzinac highlights one of our ConTech startups that is making strides in enhancing project communication between stakeholders and contractors.
