Spark Notes – January 18, 2024

Spark Notes – January 18, 2024

While generative AI continues to dominate technology forecasts, JLL Spark zooms in on PropTech trends and expectations for 2024. In our latest blog post, the team shares their outlook on market conditions, AI for the built world, sustainability, and the future of work. 
 
Read more here: 2024 PropTech forecast from the JLL Spark team


PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

Proptech Firm HqO Acquires Smart Building Platform Symbiosy
US-based HqO expands its workplace technology offerings with the acquisition of Symbiosy, a European platform for building-management technology.
 
Transforming CRE: Leveraging Event Space For Greater Portfolio Efficiency
Join Desana and JLL for a webinar on the benefits and challenges of integrating event spaces into real estate portfolios.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. GMT
 
AI Uncovered. Shaping the New Age of Real Estate Development
JLL CTO Yao Morin participates in a webinar hosted by Re-Leased on trends and best-practices on AI implementation.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | 3:30 p.m. GMT
 
New OpenSpace BIM+: Unlock the Power of BIM in the Field
OpenSpace hosts a webinar to unveil a new suite of 3D tools that increase field team efficiency.
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. PT


IN THE PRESS
Insights in the media from JLL

The Green Building Certification System Is Worth Billions – But It Isn’t Helping To Cut Carbon
JLL is referenced in Bisnow’s special report on the underwhelming impact of green certifications on carbon reduction.


PROPTECH EVENTS
Connect with our team at the following events

IMN’s ESG & Decarbonizing Real Estate Forum (Winter)
Nashville, Tennessee USA | February 8-9, 2024Raj Singh and Guy Grainger, JLL’s Global Head of Sustainability, are speaking on the panel “Evaluating How Real Estate Can Combat Climate Change.


INDUSTRY NEWS
Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing

Government Published Proposals to Make It Easier to Retrofit Historic Buildings
building.co.uk | January 4, 2024
 
Why the NYT Lawsuit Targeting OpenAI Is Important in CRE
globest.com | January 5, 2024
 
Offices Around America Hit a New Vacancy Record
wsj.com | January 8, 2024
 
U.S. Data Center Demand Will Double By 2030
globest.com | January 11, 2024