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    Digitalisation is transforming our interactions and transactions, habits and habitats

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    For cities to remain engines of growth, opportunity and prosperity, there can be no more business as usual.

    Latest Megatrend Insights

    Housing markets in 2024 and beyond: What does good look like?

    In a recent webinar, a panel of experts from the UK, US, Germany and France discuss the current state of the residential market, challenges and potential solutions.

    APAC megaprojects: Six trends in contracting, supply chains and skills

    We share the findings of our recent webinar.

    Making impact investment work: How capital can support society and the environment

    Investors are increasingly interested in generating public benefit as well as returns. Experts at a recent WBEF webinar looked at what such investment has accomplished – and how it can develop.

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    Enabling a low carbon materials economy

    How can policy, industry and education foster a low carbon materials future? Professor Robert Hairstans, Founding Director of the Centre for Advanced Timber Technology, explores how construction materials, practices and design will have to change to realise a low carbon materials economy, while meet

    We are ready to create resilient cities that enable the circular economy

    With urban populations only going to increase, how can we ensure they minimise their environmental impact and can withstand the challenges of a changing climate?

    From pledges to action: Activating your net zero roadmap

    Most global GDP is covered by some form of net zero pledge – so what practical measures can companies take to convert these pledges into action?

    How can the construction workforce benefit from Industry 4.0?

    The fourth industrial revolution - or Industry 4.0 - is characterised by an increased connection between automation, production and data exchange. A recent WBEF webinar discussed the implications for companies and the construction workforce alike.

    RICS Sustainability Report 2023: Global challenges and opportunities for real estate & construction

    Following the release of the RICS Sustainability Report 2023, a recent webinar saw a panel of experts discuss how well sustainability is being implemented. Here are some of their thoughts.

    How can the construction industry embrace energy decentralisation?

    Construction industry leaders are turning to energy decentralisation solutions to meet rising consumer interest in eco-friendly energy.

    The future of real estate valuations: The impact of ESG

    How can we truly embed ESG requirements into real estate valuations? Written by experts from the RICS Europe Leaders’ Forum, this paper and its accompanying data list examine the current legislative situation and market drivers around ESG and valuation in Europe.

    Energy generation at home: Converting rainwater to green hydrogen in Malaysia

    The tropical climate of Malaysia sets the stage for a unique solution that could hold the key to decarbonising homes.

    Unleashing AI in the built environment: A path to sustainable decarbonisation

    Confronted with the urgent challenge of climate change, the call for innovative solutions has never been more acute. Here, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative force, poised to reshape our approach to building and urban development.