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  • The evolution of property management: How technology is reshaping real estate

    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.

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  • JLL Spark Investor: Erlinda Arriola

    Erlinda Arriola is a Senior Investment Associate at JLL Spark Global Ventures and the newest member of the Spark investor team. With her extensive and diverse background as a VC investor, we sat down with Erlinda to gather her views on the PropTech landscape. 

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  • PropTech ignites CRE: Spark’s vision for 2025

    If you read our 2025 predictions you’ll know that we remain bullish on PropTech and are forecasting that a number of themes such as sustainability, the growth of AI and general deployment of capital against tech-led solutions will all flourish this year. Those themes will drag along significant investment in areas such as data centers,…

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  • 2025 PropTech forecast from the JLL Spark team

    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…

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  • AI is driving digital transformation in the built environment

    Commercial real estate investors and occupiers are actively embracing AI, with 90% of companies planning to integrate AI over the next five years to help navigate the complexities of an ever-changing market landscape, according to JLL’s 2024 Future of Work Survey. By harnessing the power of Generative AI, the latest wave of artificial intelligence techniques,…

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  • JLL’s AI strategy: Empowering innovation in commercial real estate

    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. 

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  • OpenSpace: Tech enabling the construction sector for improved coordination and efficiency

    Our previous post on construction technology, aka ConTech, dissected the many challenges faced today by the industry, from labor shortages, to cost over runs and delays. What is the secret sauce to overcome these challenges? The simple answer: coordination…and how to enhance it.

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  • The construction tech revolution – Building a sustainable future

    Recent challenges in our industry have only accelerated the need for innovation, particularly in construction technology. With tighter margins, a push for greater efficiency, and an increasing focus on sustainability, we’re witnessing a surge in adoption of new solutions that promise to reshape how we build and renovate.

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  • Return to office or hybrid? JLL Spark invests in the future of work

    For the avoidance of doubt, there is a future for work. While this might be bad news for those of us that enjoy our time off, the rest of the picture is decidedly less certain. As the recent JLL Future of Work survey illustrates, the complexities of where and how work will be performed are…

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