Technology + Built Environment
You’d be forgiven for thinking PropTech was on a rocket ship. Flashy demos. AI-powered everything. A conference circuit full of optimism and matching lanyards. And yet, behind the scenes, the UK PropTech sector is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Not a dramatic collapse, but a slow, quiet unravelling that’s easy to miss if you’re […]
Have you ever walked into a building and instantly felt relaxed, productive, or inexplicably on edge? That’s not by accident, it’s the “vibe” at play. But now, there’s a new, tech-savvy cousin on the scene: vibe coding. I’m excited about what it could mean for smart buildings. Google defines vibe coding as: “Vibe coding is […]
One of the questions I get asked most, in boardrooms, conferences, or even in the pub, is: “What’s next for smart buildings?” It used to be a fun question. I’d launch into some enthusiasm about self-healing systems, walls that would talk back to you, or what was real about AI in mobile apps. These days, […]
One might be forgiven for believing that the value proposition of smart building technology has already won its case. After all, who doesn’t want a workplace that’s more efficient, sustainable, and responsive? Yet, large corporate occupiers still find themselves staring blankly at dashboards brimming with data, wondering how exactly this aligns with their ESG reporting, […]
Read the article: https://hstalks.com/article/9166/realising-the-value-of-smart-buildings-with-enterp/ Matthew Marson and Andrew Targell Corporate Real Estate Journal, 14 (3), 242-253 (2025) Abstract The proliferation of smart buildings, driven by advancements in the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics, promises numerous benefits for a business. Despite significant investment in these technologies, many organisations have struggled […]
In the smart building industry, one of the main hurdles to achieving optimal building performance has historically been the management and interpretation of unstructured data. Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have dramatically reduced this barrier. AI has demonstrated remarkable capabilities in recognising and interpreting relationships between building assets without explicit labels. For example, AI can […]
Read the article: https://www.jll.com/en-ae/insights/solving-the-challenges-of-smart-cities Smart cities represent a future in which urban spaces and infrastructures are seamlessly integrated using advanced technologies—Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and more. By orchestrating these tools, those delivering smart cities can improve operational efficiencies, reduce resource consumption, and enhance the overall quality of life for […]
Read the article: https://design-middleeast.com/ai-drives-innovation-and-investment-in-middle-easte-real-estate/ AI IS DRIVING NEXT-GEN URBAN DEVELOPMENT, WITH JLL’S DR. MATTHEW MARSON HIGHLIGHTING SMARTER BUILDINGS, EFFICIENT OPERATIONS, AND DATA-LED INVESTMENTS ACROSS THE GCC. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping commercial real estate, driving efficiency, precision, and competitive advantage. As an early adopter of digital transformation, the Middle East is uniquely positioned to capitalize […]
Read the article: https://www.cbnme.com/expert-insight/the-rise-of-ai-in-middle-eastern-real-estate-development/ With AI at the core of next-gen urban development, JLL’s Dr. Matthew Marson outlines how intelligent technologies are powering smarter buildings, more efficient operations, and data-driven investments across GCC Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping commercial real estate, driving efficiency, precision, and competitive advantage. As an early adopter of digital transformation, the […]
In the not-too-distant future, building owners may hold more than just high expectations – they might use the courts as a tool for enforcing design quality. As KPIs for sustainability, health and wellbeing, and community engagement shift from being woolly should-haves to baseline requirements, accountability in building design will inevitably transform. Miss these critical targets, […]