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In this episode of Plugged In, Chuck Hanna speaks with Pat Lynch, Executive Managing Director at CBRE Data Center Solutions, about the evolving data center and AI landscape. They discuss the rapid growth of AI and its significant impact on data centers, including the shift from large training models to inference-based AI and private AI, which demands more distributed, latency-sensitive facilities in urban areas. Pat emphasizes the growing need for infrastructure investments in connectivity and power to support AI advancements and cloud growth. They also explore the challenges of meeting energy demands, the emergence of enterprise-built data centers, and innovations in sustainable practices–offering a forward-looking perspective on the industry's exciting trajectory. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in… Companies embracing technology solutions (01:55) Challenges and opportunities in data center development (04:38) Innovations in data center to enhance efficiency (06:58) How CBRE is supporting clients in managing sustainability initiatives (11:52) Differences and overlaps between AI and data centers (18:19) Ramp-up schedules of large data centers and AI facilities (22:56) Pat's favorite data center location (24:43) Insights on how the industry is evolving (27:34) For full episode show notes, click here. Connect with Pat Lynch On LinkedIn Pat Lynch, Executive Managing Director for CBRE's Data Center Solutions, acts as an advisor, advocate, and partner in navigating the dynamic technology needs for his clients. Pat and his team of professionals develop custom mission-critical strategies that address specific industry challenges and help meet business objectives. Through creative problem-solving and transaction structuring, clients experience improved reliability and expense management, and operational efficiencies. CBRE's Data Center Solutions has experienced significant growth under Pat's leadership, resulting in a diverse client base in terms of size and industry. Prior to joining CBRE in 2011, Pat led global real estate services for a number of technology companies including Level 3 Communications, Carlyle Group/Coresite, First Data Corporation, and MFS Communications. Having successfully completed multimillion-dollar transactions for site acquisitions and developments, his professional acumen includes data center and mission-critical facilities, global corporate service delivery, portfolio optimization, and leadership as a senior manager. Pat volunteers as a coach for a competitive junior high boys basketball team. He also serves on the board for the rocky mountain region chapters of the Association for Data Center Management (AFCOM) and CoreNet Global. Connect with Constellation Follow Constellation on LinkedIn Follow Chuck Hanna on LinkedIn Learn more about Constellation sustainability solutions Connect With Smart Energy Decisions Smart Energy Decisions Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com.
Michelle Needles of Savills leads a thought-provoking conversation on CoreNet Global's CRE 2030 initiative, exploring the transformations reshaping the real estate profession. With insights from global leaders, this episode covers key topics like data-driven strategies, the impact of technology, and the evolving role of real estate in today's rapidly changing landscape.
Zoe Hughes of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Managers and David Chang of CoreNet Global highlight the benefits of a symbiotic relationship between real estate investors and occupiers.Insights to Share: Investors and occupiers increasingly have similar priorities, especially with respect to operational efficiency and sustainability.Data-sharing between occupiers and investors can enhance asset performance.Consistent, open communication is essential for adapting to market changes and meeting the evolving needs of occupiers and investors.
Susan Sly has been voted as one of the top female entrepreneurs in Artificial Intelligence in 2023. She is the CEO and founder of ThePause.AI, former Co-CEO and Co-Founder of RadiusAI, a tech investor, and podcast host of the highly acclaimed show - Raw and Real Entrepreneurship. She has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Lifetime Television, The CBN, The Morning Show in Australia and has been quoted in MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and more. She is a graduate of MIT Sloan. As a highly acclaimed keynote speaker, Susan has spoken for MIT, NVIDIA, HPE, Intel, Lenovo, and shared the stage with Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Robert Kiosaki, and more. Susan has served as a distinguished guest speaker at prominent events such as the National Restaurant Association, MIT Sloan, Executive Next Practices Institute, Forbes Roundtable, Corenet Global, The Big Data and AI Summit, HPE Discover, The Edge AI Summit, and various others. In 2022, Susan was honored to receive the Rosalind Franklin Society Award in Science and a nomination for the Rising Star in AI from Venture Beat. Susan has completed the Boston Marathon 6X and placed Top 10 in the Pro Division of the Ironman Triathlon in Malaysia. Susan is passionate about philanthropy and has dedicated a significant amount of time and money working to liberate girls from trafficking and invest in education to support women and girls who have survived trauma and abuse both domestically and overseas. Susan is the mother of four children and resides with her husband in Scottsdale, Arizona. Find out more about Susan at www.susansly.com. ______________________________________________________________________ Check out my FREE Live webinar, the 3 MUST HAVE Secrets to Communicating with Narcissists RIGHT HERE Learn more about the SLAY Your Negotiation with Narcissists program right here: www.rebeccazung.com/slay ______________________________________________________________________ For more information on REBECCA ZUNG, ESQ. visit her website www.rebeccazung.com and follow her on Instagram: @rebeccazung and YouTube! GRAB YOUR FREE CRUSH MY NEGOTIATION PREP WORKSHEET RIGHT HERE! SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL RIGHT HERE. THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR INFORMATION: ❤️ AirDoctor : Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code YOURBESTLIFE to receive upto 39% off or upto $300 off! ❤️ Shopify : Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/bestlife ❤️ BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/negotiate today to get 10% off your first month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CoreNet Global in Collaboration with ISS presents the: Is Your Workplace Ready for Gen Z? Actionable Insights to Future-Proof the Workplace webinar Gen Z will soon be the largest workforce cohort in the labor market. Are you ready? As the landscape of the modern workforce continues to evolve, it's imperative for organizations to proactively adapt to the imminent shift brought about by the rise of Generation Z. Commonly recognized as the iGeneration, Gen Zers, Centennials, or Post-Millennials, this cohort holds unique characteristics that set them apart as the first generation to seamlessly navigate the complexities of the post-pandemic professional realm. Gaining insights into their behavior and the distinct needs that they have in the workplace will pave the way for enhanced integration of the new employees and joint accomplishments. This session will highlight actionable insights and concrete examples of key Gen Z priorities and provide participants with a deeper understanding of this cohort's expectations of employers and the role of the workplace. It will also provide tools to effectively prepare workplaces for Gen Z and future-proof the next-gen talent pipeline.
Post COVID and employers are looking for ways to entice employees back to the office. In this episode my colleague William and I visited Jones Lang LaSalle's beautiful offices in Akasaka Mitsuke to sit down with Joris Berkhout and Felicien Dumas and talk about best practices for businesses as well as explore more into the Tokyo real estate market. We discuss the current trends in the market, especially in terms of stabilizing and recovering after COVID, and we learn about how JLL specifically encourages staff back to the office after working from home.In this episode you will hear:Common myths about the real estate industryAbout the current trend of turning offices into social hubs to encourage home-working staff back to the officeWhy businesses may want to have flexible working spaces like co-working spaces rather than traditional fixed office spacesAbout how Tokyo's commercial real estate market is stabilizing after COVIDHow JLL is working towards creating a more sustainable environment in Tokyo's real estate market About Joris Berkhout:Joris brings 10 years of real estate experience, including 5 years at Mitsui Fudosan, Japan's largest developer/landlord. With a background and qualification as an architect he provides holistic support from layout analysis and masterplan development to negotiation strategy and transaction execution.Joris speaks Japanese and has a Master's Degree in Architecture from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Awarded Young Leader of the Year 2017 Japan by CoreNet Global.About Felicien Dumas:Felicien joined JLL in 2023. He was previously a sales trader at a firm founded by ex Goldman Sachs traders. Before that he was a professional soccer player in the US. He is fluent in English, French and Japanese.His track record includes advising multinational firms on their real estate requirements, including relocations, renewals and exit solutions.Connect with Joris & Felicien:JLL Website: https://www.joneslanglasalle.co.jp/Joris LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berkhoutjoris/Joris email: Joris.Berkhout@jll.comFelicien LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/f%C3%A9licien-dumas/Felicien email: Felicien.Dumas@jll.comConnect with David Sweet:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsweet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/focuscorejp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focuscoreasiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/focuscorejp/ Website: https://www.japan.focuscoregroup.com/ Are you enjoying the FocusCore Podcast? Please take a few minutes and leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts! Scroll down the show page, select leave a rating, and tap ‘Write a review'. The FocusCore Podcast is hosted by David Sweet and produced by Podlaunch
In the second of a five-part series in which CoreNet Global is partnering with ULI to discuss getting to net zero in the built environment, Kara Kokernak, Senior Director at the ULI Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate, talks with Meghan Mériot Johnson, ESG Director at Hines, about sharing data to achieve net zero.
Alison Smith is the Vice President of Communications with STO Building Group. Alison serves as the “voice” for STO Building Group by helping the company tell its stories internally and externally. She spent several years as an editor and teacher before entering the AEC industry nearly 20 years ago. She has written and edited projects for dozens of industry publications and organizations and is involved in the marketing and communications committees for the New England Chapter of CoreNet Global and the Boston Chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC). https://stobuildinggroup.com/ https://brandgroupies.com/
In the first of a five-part series in which CoreNet Global is partnering with ULI to discuss getting to net zero in the built environment, Marta Schantz, Co-Executive Director of the ULI Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate, talks with Ben Myers, Senior Vice President of Sustainability, BXP, about taking green leases to net zero.
CoreNet Global feature's The Workplace Leader. Making the right CRE decisions with Sabine Ehm. The Workplace leader is a podcast featuring Corporate Real Estate executives and learning how they make decisions day by day to shape the next generation workplace. Hosted by Sabine Ehm. Presented by Locatee. This episode features Alexandra Sanchez, Director Real Estate & Facilities for Americas at Organon. She shared their approach to branding in the office spaces and why she believes that office perks are only done well if you use them to facilitate working experience and relationships.
In this episode of Telaid Tech Connect, host Beth Bergmann has a conversation with Susan Sly, co-founder of Radius AI, about human-centric AI and the future for AI in retail. They explore use cases for AI as well as what the technology looks like today versus what it may look like in the future. IN THIS EPISODE: [2:57] What is AI and what isn't it? [6:39] What is human-centric AI? [12:45] What does the art of AI mean to Radius AI and to the industry? [16:23] What is the potential for sentient AI in the future? [17:50] How are the savviest retailers who are deploying AI looking at the big picture? What differentiates the first movers in the industry? [24:14] What do the next few years have in store for AI in retail? KEY TAKEAWAYS: There are three key types of AI right now: Text AI – Can process documentation faster than humans Language AI – Can process auditory language like Siri or Alexa Computer vision – Can process visual data, able to filter video and point humans to the relevant portions Human-centric AI is AI that is designed to empower humans. Some things people do better than AI, for example, understanding the context for why someone might be on the ground. AI does a better job of flagging the fact that someone is now on the ground. AI and humans working together experience optimal results. Sentient AI can “think for itself.” However, that AI has to receive training from somewhere. Many of the beneficial applications for sentient AI coming in the near future may be companion care, whether for pets or the elderly. An AI-based companion may be able to provide early diagnosis of a parent with Alzheimer's, for example. A recent study indicated that 54% of AI pilots go to production, up from 8% in recent years. Retailers can increase that number by aligning with qualified partners who have vetted providers and who can help them pilot projects prior to large scale rollout. AI enablement for customer experience may include something like customers opting into facial recognition so when they show up in a store to shop, an associate can bring them their favorite beverage or they can receive a notification that there are new items from their favorite brand in store and here's a map to locate those items. The retailers who experiment early and pioneer new use cases are going to be the winners. LINKS MENTIONED Radius AI LinkedIn – Susan Sly BIO: Susan Sly is a tech investor, co-founder, best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur and podcast host of Raw and Real Entrepreneurship. Susan holds an Advanced Certificate for Executives in Management, Innovation, and Technology from MIT and is the author of 7 books. As a highly acclaimed keynote speaker, Susan has spoken for MIT, NVIDIA, Intel, Lenovo, and shared the stage with Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Robert Kiosaki, and more. And she has been a featured guest speaker for the National Restaurant Association, Executives Next Practices Institute, Forbes Roundtable, Corenet Global and the Edge AI Summit. In 2022 Susan was honored to receive the Rosalind Franklin Society Award in Science and a nomination for the Rising Star in AI from Venture Beat. Susan is the Co-CEO, and Co-founder, of RadiusAI – an award-winning artificial intelligence company with offices on three continents.
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CoreNet Global's the SOURCE magazine, November 2022 Written by: Lisa Shanahan Stanley Corporate real estate (CRE) executives and teams have a new role in environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting. This means solving a number of significant data challenges, gaining alignment with business partners, and building new skills. These are important components when building a comprehensive plan for the digital future of organizations regardless of size.
CoreNet Global's the SOURCE magazine, November 2022 A Q&A with Bob Clarke Narrated by Gayle Crew Moving to an activity-based work model? Here's how to adapt your cleaning program
CoreNet Global's the SOURCE magazine, November 2022 Written by: Cynthia Kantor Narrated by: Gayle Crew Some businesses were already implementing hybrid work before COVID-19 forced their hand, while countless others entered the fray with no experience in flexible programming. Ultimately, employers on both sides of the spectrum began to treat their teams with more empathy – and it is only the beginning.
CoreNet Global's the SOURCE magazine, November 2022 A Q&A with Albert Slap Narrated by: Gayle Crew Recently, The Source had a chance to sit down with Albert Slap, CEO and co-founder of the hazard-assessment technology company, RiskFootprint™, to discuss the changing landscape in corporate real estate (CRE) due diligence and climate reporting. He shared his expertise and experiences with us, including some use cases. This is especially pertinent in the wake of the recent Hurricane Ian disaster in Southwest Florida.
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In this podcast, listen to Paul Sitton, Head of Group Technical Services - Global Operations at ISS and with CoreNet Global's Tim Venable discuss, “2025: A Look Back,” a conversation about the evolving nature of technical services in corporate real estate.
CoreNet Global's the SOURCE magazine, October 2022 Workplace planning requires accurate and timely information. Then why do so many companies have an incomplete picture of their real estate portfolio? In this article, HOK's On-Site Space Management team offers guidance to help companies improve their real estate data and develop clear insights. Written By: William Mitchell Narrated By: Gayle Crew
CoreNet Global's the SOURCE magazine, September 2022 Written By: Barry Wood Narrated By: Gayle Crew For facility owners and operators, planning is the critical first step in preparing for an emergency. Whether it's a severe-weather situation (hurricane, tornado, etc.), earthquake, or human threat such as an active shooter, a strong and proven plan of action is vital to keep everyone safe and protect the asset. While the planning will vary depending upon property type (office, retail, industrial, or medical facility) and location (city, suburbs, or rural area), it is critical to have a plan that is site-specific. Generic plans cannot possibly anticipate all the potential scenarios at the property.
CoreNet Global's the SOURCE magazine, September 2022 Everyone has likely heard of the trend to consolidate office space by implementing various strategies such as desk sharing and free-address employee workstations for hybrid work schedules or smaller touchdown stations for remote workers. Many people have likely even experienced some of these strategies in their own space or in other office environments they have encountered. Some companies will be able to provide data that support these strategies based on tangible outcomes, such as reduced overall expenses or higher staff satisfaction. However, no one can be certain whether or not these are long-term strategies, and whether they will create the need for less overall square footage for office space in the future. Written By: Carolyn Glime Narrated by: Gayle Crew
CoreNet Global's the SOURCE magazine, September 2022 The benefits companies offer play a key role in attracting employees and retaining them. Workplace wellness has grown in importance to both employees and employers in recent years, and such programs will continue to evolve – in part as a response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Resignation. Written By: James Harold Webb Narrated By: Gayle Crew
CoreNet Global's The SOURCE Magazine, September 2022 Authors: Kim Jensen and Ben Webne Narrated By: Gayle Crew In both our personal and professional lives, our relationship with food has evolved. We are now more aware of the correlations between our diets and the impact they have on our long-term physical wellness. If the last two years have taught us anything, it is the importance of slowing down and enjoying one another's company. In that regard, the communal food experience can positively impact our mental well-being as well.
Hybrid working is forcing organizations to reevaluate their real estate footprints. At the same time, corporate real estate (CRE) professionals are juggling a multitude of issues, including technology and automation, supply chain reorganization, DEI, sustainability, and climate risk, that are adding new dimensions to discussions on portfolio strategy. CRE professionals agree that there is widespread rightsizing of portfolios occurring which is resulting in space reduction, the shedding of excess or inefficient space to cut costs, as well as ongoing efforts to reposition existing space so that it is more functional and valuable in attracting and retaining talent. However, what used to be a straightforward exercise of analyzing space needs around occupancy has shifted. How are CRE professionals wading through this new landscape and optimizing their portfolios to best suit both their business's and employees' needs? Tune in to CoreNet Global's insightful panel discussion as we discuss the role of CRE professionals in this rapidly evolving field.
CoreNet Global's the SOURCE magazine, August 2022 The Source recently spoke with Scott Weiskopf, director of the Global Workplace Services Center of Innovation at Microsoft. He's here to talk with us about the new and innovative corporate real estate (CRE) technologies and tools enabling today's hybrid workplace. Interviewed: Scott Weiskopf Narrated by: Gayle Crew
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is having a transformative effect on how companies operate, and corporate real estate (CRE) professionals have an opportunity to play both a tactical and strategic role in helping the C-Suite develop, execute, and benchmark ESG strategies. What is the role of the CRE professional in this new landscape, and where can CRE teams add value for their organizations in the rapidly evolving world of ESG? Click play to listen to CoreNet Global's insightful discussion with JLL, Colliers, Newmark, Deloitte, and Blue Skyre IBE on the evolving role of CRE in this rapidly changing field.
Gensler has worked with CoreNet Global over the last year to explore the new emerging workplace realities. Our research offers valuable insights in terms of timing to return to the office, the long-term impact on real estate footprints, employer policies, what matters to employees, and advice that CRE executives would give to others. Interested in hearing more? Click play. Written By: Janet Pogue McLaurin Narrated By: Gayle Crew
CoreNet Global's the SOURCE magazine, July 2022 Written by: Dan Wakelin It seems that recently, barely a day passes when leaders in most organizations are not discussing choice and collaboration. The challenge is that these two concepts, while equally desirable for most businesses, are not obvious bedfellows when it comes to the workplace.
Today, The Crexi Podcast examines the industrial sector with Tivon Moffitt and Peter Bauman of Institutional Property Advisors at Marcus & Millichap.The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of commercial real estate in conversation with top industry professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests, tapping into their wealth of expertise and exploring the latest trends in commercial real estate. In this episode, Crexi's Matt Cors sits down with Moffitt and Bauman to discuss what's going on in the industrial market, especially with changing demand, growing interest rates, and the active movement of capital. Their wide-ranging conversation covers:How the past few years have altered the industrial sector, with a current state of low vacancy, increased tenant demand, and rent growth. A look at the limitations of California industrial, particularly in the Inland Empire, and what's positioning Phoenix and other Southwest markets for success.How Phoenix and Las Vegas are growing industrial players thanks to competitive land and labor costs.Measuring trends in broader economic activity with respect to increased demand and growing interest rates.Crucial tips for success in the corporate CRE environment.And much more! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our newsletter to receive the very next one delivered straight to your inbox. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi Insights.Ready to find your next CRE property? Visit Crexi and immediately browse hundreds of thousands of available commercial properties. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/ https://www.crexi.com/instagram https://www.crexi.com/facebook https://www.crexi.com/twitter https://www.crexi.com/linkedin https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Tivon Moffitt:Tivon Moffitt specializes in the acquisition, disposition, and recapitalization of Arizona's institutional office and industrial properties. He also has substantial experience in single-tenant office and industrial investment throughout the United States. He has worked with major investors, including REITs, institutional investors, private equity groups, private capital investors, 1031 Exchange investors, and foreign investors. Moffitt previously worked at JLL, Colliers International, Grubb & Ellis, and Marsh & McLennan Companies. This experience gave him a deep understanding of how corporations approach space requirements and utilization throughout the United States. He earned his Masters of Corporate Real Estate from CoreNet Global and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. Tivon is a member of NAIOP and ICSC.About Peter Bauman:Peter Bauman is a Senior Director of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) , a select division of Capital Markets experts at Marcus and Millichap that specializes in the sale, purchase, and recapitalization of industrial, medical, office, and retail properties throughout the US. Peter has sold over $2 billion of assets nationwide throughout his career. Peter and his team are focused primarily in the Southwest, though are experts throughout the country. He is an expert in maximizing value for clients by accessing institutional and private capital.Prior to IPA, Peter worked at JLL and Colliers International specializing in investment sales on a national basis. During his tenure at JLL he helped establish and build their Corporate Finance Division. While at Colliers, he chaired the Net Lease Practice Group and was on the Board of the Leadership Committee. He is defined as an industry leader across office and industrial product types. He was consistently a Top Producer for both JLL and Colliers. Peter holds his real estate license in Arizona and Nevada.
CoreNet Global's the SOURCE magazine, July 2022 Written by: Sanjay Rishi What is the value of the workplace today? While hybrid work is the most popular way of working among employees, particularly among office workers, more individuals are returning to the workplace on a regular basis, at least once per week. Once there, they are increasingly expecting design and programming that drive culture, collaboration, creativity and community – the four Cs of value.
In our 100th episode of Leading Voices in Real Estate, Matt speaks with David Radcliffe, the head of real estate at Google, and the first corporate real estate guest on the podcast. David is responsible for managing all aspects of Google's global real estate portfolio, industry-leading workplace services, and physical security services that enable the company to thrive. Through his leadership, David and his team create inspiring environments where 130,000+ employees in over 170 cities spanning more than 60 countries can do their best work every day. The conversation revolves around Google's mentality to create unique, collaborative workspaces for employees to engage daily, corporate residences and communities beyond the workplace environment, and how the global tech giant is bringing personnel back in the office following COVID.In his 15+ years at Google, David has built and led teams that continually scale, evolve, and innovate Google's dynamic workplace environment and services, promote employee health and drive sustainable solutions for both Google and our broader communities. From Google's offices and workspaces to the food, events, and transportation options offered, the Real Estate & Workplace Services teams work closely together to provide an integrated workplace experience that's a cornerstone of Google's culture of collaboration and innovation. The Global Security & Resilience Services team work to keep Google and the Google community safe and ensure business continuity.David has deep roots in commercial real estate. Before joining Google in 2006, he served as a Senior Vice President at the Trammell Crow company, overseeing corporate accounts outside the U.S. Prior to that, he led global real estate and corporate services at PeopleSoft and JD Edwards. In 2011, CoreNet Global's Northern California Chapter recognized David as its Corporate Real Estate Executive of the Year.David earned an MBA with a concentration in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Engineering from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. He currently serves on the External Advisory Board of Harvard's Master of Design Engineering program, and holds CoreNet Global's Master of Corporate Real Estate designation.