Spark Notes and tech for the future of work

The past three years have accelerated technology adoption for remote and hybrid work, changing the way we view the workplace and generally impeding return-to-office strategies. Ajey Kaushal, Investment Principal at JLL Spark, shares a deep dive into the behavioral and structural changes required to meet the needs of the evolving workplace landscape. How do employers drive employee experience? How do owners and occupiers distinguish their office spaces in an over-supplied market?
 
Read more in our latest blog post The future is now: How technology is shaping the way we work

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PORTFOLIO COMPANY UPDATES
What’s new with our startups

EliseAI releases next-generation complete AI solution to revolutionalize leasing to resident journey
The new platform enables operators to take AI from buzzword to practice.
 
Webinar: Baking full policy review into your construction lifecycle – prequel, project management, and payments
Join Jones for a case study on integrated subcontractor insurance policy review and gain actionable takeaways to improve efficiency in construction projects.
May 16, 2024 | 10:00 AM PT | Register with the link above
 
Commercial Observer’s Spring State of Office Forum
HqO’s Co-founder and CEO Chase Garbarino is a speaker at this in-person event.
May 16, 2024 | New York, New York

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IN THE PRESS
Insights in the media from JLL

JLL says AI demand turns data centers into ‘hottest asset class’
CEO Christian Ulbrich comments on the increased demand as real estate accommodates AI and technology growth.

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PROPTECH EVENTS
Connect with our team at the following events

Realcomm | IBcon
Tampa, Florida | June 20-21, 2024
Laurent Grill is speaking.
 
FORTUNE Brainstorm Tech Annual Meeting
Park City, Utah | July 15-17, 2024
Raj Singh is attending.

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INDUSTRY NEWS
Learn more about the current landscape of PropTech investing

Nine solutions for cities to cut carbon emissions in construction
weforum.org | April 22, 2024

The return to office has a new ally: Coffee shops
propmodo.com | April 25, 2024

DOE announces $27M in grants to install batteries, EV chargers, efficiency retrofits
utilitydive.com | May 1, 2024

How data will help cities fight the climate crisis
fastcompany.com | May 2, 2024

Data-Driven VC Landscape 2024
landscape2024.datadrivenvc.io | May 3, 2024