Notes on buildings, tenants, and the market.

Tenant expectations changed. CRE systems didn’t. In today’s commercial real estate (CRE) landscape, relationships—not square footage—drive value. Yet most property teams are still managing their most important asset, ...

On October 16, 2025, a select group of leaders will gather for STRATA, a summit co-hosted by HqO and the MIT Center for Real Estate Cities were not built for EVs, autonomous delivery, or real-time data, but that’s where ...

The Hidden Cost of Office Noise If you’ve ever tried to focus while someone nearby argues with a printer—or worse, takes a sales call on speaker—you already know: workplace noise kills productivity. Leesman’s data backs ...

Unlocking Value in Commercial Real Estate If you want to understand the true performance of a building, don’t just look at occupancy rates or amenity space—look behind the scenes. The loading dock is where the ...

On October 16, 2025, a select group of leaders will gather for STRATA, a summit co-hosted by HqO and the MIT Center for Real Estate Cities are designed to evolve slowly—layer by layer, decade by decade. But today, the ...

On October 16, 2025, a select group of leaders will gather for STRATA, a summit co-hosted by HqO and the MIT Center for Real Estate As the built world enters a period of seismic change, the question of how to finance ...

Why Commercial Real Estate Needs a CRM Moment Commercial real estate (CRE) has always measured success in leases signed and square footage filled. But those numbers only scratch the surface. They don’t tell you whether ...

On October 16, 2025, a select group of leaders will gather for STRATA, a summit co-hosted by HqO and the MIT Center for Real Estate What Comes After the Built World We Inherited?This October, Dominic Endicott will join ...

On October 16, 2025, a select group of leaders will gather for STRATA, a summit co-hosted by HqO and the MIT Center for Real Estate As hybrid work models take hold and commercial occupancy rates decline, cities ...

On October 16, 2025, a select group of leaders will gather for STRATA, a summit co-hosted by HqO and the MIT Center for Real Estate At the heart of every city lies a simple question: what kind of future are we building ...

How Office Food & Beverage Amenities Are Elevating Workplace Experience It’s 8:52 a.m. You’ve just survived the commute, dodged a rogue breakfast burrito, and made it to your desk with seconds to spare. What’s the ...

On October 16, 2025, a select group of leaders will gather for STRATA, a summit co-hosted by HqO and the MIT Center for Real Estate The systems that shape our cities—real estate, capital, infrastructure—are being ...

Not too long ago, railroads reshaped economies and cities. Today, a similar shift is underway, but instead of steel and locomotives, the tracks are fiber and silicon. AI in commercial real estate (CRE) is no longer just ...

Not long ago, flexible workspaces were a niche experiment. Today, they’re shaping global office strategy, from London to Singapore, São Paulo to San Francisco. This shift reflects more than a real estate trend; it’s a ...

Commercial real estate (CRE) has always been more than bricks and leases — it’s a mirror of economic and cultural shifts. Today, that mirror reflects something radically new: the rise of cities as programmable systems. ...

How Energy-Boosting Offices Give CRE a Competitive Edge Tired tenants. Half-empty offices. Dwindling leases. CRE pros, we need a recharge, fast. A global workplace revolution is underway. It’s not just about desks and ...

On October 16, 2025, a select group of leaders will gather for STRATA, a summit cohosted with the MIT Center for Real Estate What comes after the built world we inherited? To open the day, Steve Weikal, Industry Chair ...

The commercial real estate (CRE) industry has always reflected the broader economy. Today, that reflection is sharper than ever, with artificial intelligence not only disrupting workflows but reshaping the very ...

Real estate is no longer just about location, but about performance. And not the “number of Pelotons in the gym” kind. We’re talking building performance data, the behind-the-scenes hero helping owners slash costs, ...

As September rolls in, commercial real estate (CRE) properties face a prime opportunity: re-energizing tenant communities after the summer slowdown. Fall is more than just a seasonal shift—it’s a chance to create ...