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The art of the possible: How JLL & qbiq are reinventing real estate strategy
Recognizing the power of generative AI early on, JLL Spark invested in qbiq with a clear goal: to remove the friction from real estate decision-making. By combining JLL’s deep industry expertise with qbiq’s generative design engine, we didn’t just speed up the planning process. We reinvented it.Â
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AI-driven organizational transformation: Why people still matter more than technology
Organizational transformation isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. According to JLL’s 2025 Global Real Estate Technology Survey, while 92% of companies are now piloting AI in corporate real estate, only 5% have achieved most of their objectives. Carolyn Trickett, Growth Principal, dives into the fundamentals as well as the impact and expectation of AI’s revolution of CRE in our…
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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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FEATURED RESEARCH – The future of AI in PropTech: Where demand is creating investment opportunity
AI may be overhyped at the moment, but we can confidently say that the direction is clear: Demand for AI-driven solutions in real estate is rising. According to JLL’s Future of Work 2024 survey, 90.1% of companies plan to run their corporate real estate function with AI and technology supporting human experts. Though understanding of…
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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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JLL Spark invests in PROBIS to drive real estate innovationÂ
According to McKinsey, 98% of construction projects experience cost overruns, and the average cost overrun is roughly 28%. Against this backdrop of inefficiency, JLL Spark recently invested in PROBIS, a leading SaaS PropTech startup specializing in financial management for real estate development, aligning with JLL’s digital transformation goals in project management.