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Reach for the sky: trend for supertalls shows no sign of shrinking
In recent months, the number of tall office and mixed-use building projects has rocketed skywards. But despite their popularity, skyscrapers also have their critics
Workplace webinar: how companies are transforming their offices
A new report from MRI Software, which explores innovative ways to adapt your workspace in the new landscape of work, will be discussed in an upcoming webinar
Boots on the ground as head office staff told to return five days a week
The mandate by British retailer Boots for its head office staff to return to the workplace full-time marks a general shift by large organisations away from the middle-ground of hybrid working
Co-design cities with young people in mind to improve mental health
Young people must be given a greater role in designing future cities so that their wellbeing and mental health can be prioritised, a new paper states
Next-generation real estate strategies to drive office space renewal
How can the corporate office market shake off its recent spiral of doom? Reports from Colliers and CBRE point to a brighter future in which companies adapt to hybrid with smart space strategies
Space for thought: why corporate labs could be back on business agenda
A new study by five economists suggests that global productivity has suffered amid a swing from company-led to university-led innovation. Is it time to bring back the corporate R&D lab?
Why London still leads the way: is this the unsinkable city?
Despite fire, flooding, plague and political missteps, the UK’s capital shows no signs of slowing down any time soon as it retains its position as a global power
What’s in store for 2024? Forecasts focus on transition
If 2023 was a year in which attempts to establish a new normal in the workplace were undermined by uncertainty, 2024 promises a keener focus on key themes, say forecasts for the year ahead