01
Enhanced
Enterprise Resilience
02
Workplace Transformation for Talent Management
03
Artificial intelligence
and data integration
04
Diversification
in CRE Partnerships
05
Sustainability-focused
Real Estate Upgrades
FIVE Value creation opportunities in 2024
Organisations are prioritising flexibility in their real estate portfolios.
How can you build flexibility in your real estate portfolio to boost enterprise resilience?
How can you leverage workplace transformation as a powerful strategy to attract talent?
AI is revolutionising real estate, driving efficiency and operational performance.
How can you use AI to transform your workspace for a competitive edge?
Focus on multiple CRE partner models for enhanced service delivery and flexibility.
How can CRE leaders benefit from multiple CRE partners model?
Growing momentum to upgrade legacy real estate assets to align with sustainability commitments.
How can sustainability initiatives create a more resilient and responsible workplace?
The workplace continues to evolve as a critical tool for talent attraction and retention.
01
Enhanced
Enterprise Resilience
Organisations are prioritising flexibility in their real estate portfolios.
How can you build flexibility in your real estate portfolio to boost enterprise resilience?
Assess actual physical space needs against your flexible work model.
Create flexible space designs that are adaptable and multifunctional.
Negotiate flexibility in lease terms, with options for space size, lease duration adjustments, renewal options, shorter lease terms and break-clauses.
Create provisions for subleasing and sharing space with other tenants to allow for additional income and flexibility in space usage.
Diversify location to reduce dependency on a single market, building adaptability to relocate or consolidate with changing business dynamics.
CRE leaders globally intend to reduce or maintain their office space by 2026, signaling a broader trend towards flexibility and optimisation of real estate assets.
Source: Colliers Global CRE Strategy Benchmarking Report 2024
Space utilisation
80%
02
Workplace Transformation for Talent Management
The workplace continues to evolve as a critical tool for talent attraction and retention.
How can you leverage workplace transformation as a powerful strategy to attract talent?
Create collaborative, creative and innovative work environments with open layouts, flexible designs and dedicated areas for teamwork to attract dynamic talent.
Prioritise employee well-being with ergonomic furniture, natural light, wellness rooms, fitness facilities and healthy food options, signaling your care for better work-life integration.
Cutting-edge technology and digital tools enhance productivity and collaboration. Enhance further with smart building features and advanced IT infrastructure.
Sustainable practices in workplace transformation with energy-efficient systems, recycling programs and green certifications.
Company culture-led workplace transformation incorporating diversity and inclusion and other elements that reflect your brand identity and mission increasingly
CRE leaders globally intend to use labour market analytics more proactively, reinforcing the importance of data-driven decision-making in optimising workforce management and operational efficiency.
Source: Colliers Global CRE Strategy Benchmarking Report 2024
Labor analytics
59%
03
Artificial intelligence
and data integration
AI is revolutionising real estate, driving efficiency and operational performance.
How can you use AI to transform your workspace for a competitive edge?
Portfolio Strategy with predictive analytics to continuously optimise portfolios.
Lease Administration with predictive lease management recommendations to drive portfolio impact.
Workplace Strategy with automatically generated occupancy and 3-D space options.
Location intelligence with proactive search for new and emerging talent pools and locations.
Transaction management with automated location options and workflows.
CRE leaders globally see AI as a pivotal area to drive organisational transformation in the next five years, underscoring the increasing reliance on technology to drive innovation and streamline processes.
Source: Colliers Global CRE Strategy Benchmarking Report 2024
AI in CRE
31%
04
Diversification
in CRE Partnerships
Focus on multiple CRE partner models for enhanced service delivery and flexibility.
How can CRE leaders benefit from multiple CRE partners model?
Room for diverse expertise, tapping into specialised services and ensuring comprehensive coverage and tailored solutions.
Scalability and flexibility, particularly during times of growth, contraction, or expansion.
Innovation and best practices with each CRE partner bringing in unique insights, technologies, and collaboration opportunities.
Negotiation and cost effectiveness with players competing for the best results.
Performance monitoring frameworks that ensure accountability, alignment with organisational goals, and driving continuous service quality enhancements.
CRE leaders globally expressed similar levels or increased outsourcing plans in coming years, indicating continued reliance on external expertise to augment internal capabilities and drive efficiency.
Source: Colliers Global CRE Strategy Benchmarking Report 2024
outsourcing
98%
05
Sustainability-focused
Real Estate Upgrades
Growing momentum to upgrade legacy real estate assets to align with sustainability commitments.
How can sustainability initiatives create a more resilient and responsible workplace?
Tangible reduction in environmental footprint reduction, lowering operational costs and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and resource planning.
Improved efficiency and cost savings with smart building technologies and the use of sustainable construction and renovation materials.
Proactive regulatory compliance and risk management to reduce legal and reputational risks associated with non-compliance.
Engaging employees in sustainability initiatives to foster a sense of purpose and pride, ensuring job satisfaction, wellbeing, and talent attraction and retention.
Brand building with sustainable practices to enhance organistional reputation and strengthen relationship with stakeholders, while building trust and brand loyalty.
CRE leaders globally are prioritising sustainability practices in making real estate decisions.
Source: Colliers Global CRE Strategy Benchmarking Report 2024
Sustainability
57%
