Reading Time: 2 minutesOn 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 — and for whom? At this year’s STRATA Summit, Joseph Pine, co-author of …
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Reading Time: 2 minutesHow 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 first thing on your mind? Coffee. Maybe a breakfast sandwich. Definitely not that sad desk salad waiting in your bag. …
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn 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 stretched beyond their original limits. In response, a new wave of thinkers is designing what comes next. Neil Mandt is …
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Reading Time: 2 minutesNot 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 a buzzworthy concept. It’s becoming the backbone of economic growth, with “AI factories”, data-driven hubs that power machine …
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Reading Time: 2 minutesNot 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 reordering of how people live, work, and connect. For CRE leaders, the challenge is clear: static assets no longer match …
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Reading Time: 2 minutesCommercial 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. And nowhere is this clearer than in Miami commercial real estate, a market many now see as the prototype for …
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Reading Time: 2 minutesHow 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 square footage anymore. It’s about energy. Specifically, how office design can combat fatigue, boost employee well-being, and increase tenant retention. Welcome to …
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 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 foundations of real estate. For CRE leaders, the question isn’t if AI is changing the industry but how fast and what opportunities it unlocks. A …
Reading Time: 2 minutesReal 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, boost profits, and stay ahead in an increasingly demanding global market. From New York to London to Singapore, here’s how data is …
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor decades, we’ve worshiped at the altar of the 9-to-5. But let’s be honest: it was never about productivity. Henry Ford needed synchronized shifts, not creative brilliance. Today, knowledge work operates on a completely different wavelength, distributed across time zones, fueled by AI, and sparked in unpredictable bursts. This shift is the foundation of the …
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Reading Time: 3 minutesWhy the “Transactional Landlord” Model Is Obsolete in Modern Commercial Real Estate For decades, the commute’s been the office villain — the part of your day that steals your sleep, tests your patience, and convinces you that working in sweatpants is a human right. But a few savvy commercial real estate (CRE) leaders are pulling …
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Reading Time: 2 minutesA Closer Look at HqO REX for Asset Managers For asset managers in commercial real estate, long-term success isn’t just about filling space — it’s about cultivating relationships that last. That’s why the Asset Management product suite in HqO REX was built as a comprehensive platform with 17 interconnected features designed to improve portfolio performance, …
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy the “Transactional Landlord” Model Is Obsolete in Modern Commercial Real Estate You know the type. The landlord who thinks their job is done the moment the lease ink dries. “Here’s your keycard, don’t scratch the marble, see you in ten years.” That model was fine when tenants were just looking for square footage and …
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn 2021 and 2022, the workplace underwent a series of transformational changes. In 2023, as new trends and changes start to emerge, industry leaders will need to stay on top of the latest developments in employee sentiment and workplace experience. By keeping up with the latest trend, you can understand where the future of work …
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Reading Time: 3 minutesToday, as the world grapples with economic uncertainty, a large number of high-performing companies are investing in technology to improve the workplace experience. A new JLL report, for example, finds that 94% of property teams will be looking to invest in workplace technology in 2023. Deloitte’s 2023 CRE Outlook survey supports this prediction, and even …
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