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  • Google Maps Unlocks Infrastructure & Traffic Data to Empower Smarter Cities

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Google is making a strategic move to support smarter urban planning and infrastructure management by integrating key Google Maps Platform datasets directly into BigQuery, its advanced data analytics service. The update allows cities, developers, businesses, and public agencies to seamlessly access and analyze location-based insights at scale. This integr…

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    Google Maps Unlocks Infrastructure & Traffic Data to Empower Smarter Cities

  • Whose Desk Is It Anyway? The Unassigned Seating Debate Dividing Workplaces

    Emily Wright – CREtech

    There are certain things in life guaranteed to provoke strong opinions. Politics, religion, sports team loyalties and, here comes a curveball but one I’m pretty confident will provoke more than a few ‘that’s fair enough’ head nods among those of you inclined to read on, unassigned desks and seating at work. As a topic of conversation, it appears to have reached fever pitch. Hardly surprising given how many more people it affects now compared to five years ago. The share of employees using unass…

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  • SEGRO and Pure DC Launch £1B Data Centre JV to Power London’s Digital Future

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. SEGRO has partnered with Pure Data Centres Group (owned by Oaktree) in a landmark £1 billion joint venture to develop its first fully fitted data centre, marking a significant step into the hyperscale digital infrastructure market. The 56MW, 323,000 sq ft facility will be built on a 10-acre site at Royal Park in West London, adjacent to SEGRO Park Premie…

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    SEGRO and Pure DC Launch £1B Data Centre JV to Power London’s Digital Future

  • Trump-Era Pilot Quietly Reshapes Federal Workspaces with Coworking Tech

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. In a swift and largely under-the-radar initiative, the Trump administration is piloting a new coworking platform aimed at rethinking how federal employees use office space across the country. Spearheaded by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the program seeks to consolidate the federal real estate footprint and cut costs by enabling cross-ag…

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    Trump-Era Pilot Quietly Reshapes Federal Workspaces with Coworking Tech

  • Rise of the Humanoids: Will the Robot Revolution Rescue or Replace Us?

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Microsoft has significantly slowed its data center expansion, canceling or deferring leases totaling 2 gigawatts of capacity across the U.S. and Europe, according to analysts at TD Cowen. The decision appears tied to Microsoft’s move to limit support for new OpenAI training workloads, despite its broader $80B investment in AI infrastructure. This marks a…

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  • Microsoft Scales Back Data Center Expansion Amid AI Demand Shift

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Microsoft has significantly slowed its data center expansion, canceling or deferring leases totaling 2 gigawatts of capacity across the U.S. and Europe, according to analysts at TD Cowen. The decision appears tied to Microsoft’s move to limit support for new OpenAI training workloads, despite its broader $80B investment in AI infrastructure. This marks a…

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  • Chad Phillips Takes the Helm as Global Head of Nuveen Real Estate

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin. Nuveen has appointed Chad W. Phillips as Global Head of Nuveen Real Estate, succeeding Chris McGibbon, who will retire on June 30, 2025, after nearly 25 years with the firm. Phillips, who joined Nuveen in 2019, brings 25 years of experience in real estate investing and portfolio management. He will now oversee $141 billion in global real estate assets ac…

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  • Joe Doucet Unveils Climate-Responsive Paint That Adapts Like a Mood Ring to Reduce Energy Use

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  New York-based designer and inventor Joe Doucet has introduced a groundbreaking climate-responsive paint that passively cools and heats buildings by changing color with the seasons. Inspired by mood rings and nature’s ability to regulate temperature through color change, the thermochromic paint appears clear above 77°F (25°C) and turns black in cooler te…

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  • JLL Acquires Javelin Capital to Strengthen Clean Energy Investment Services

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  JLL has announced its acquisition of Javelin Capital, a boutique investment bank specializing in renewable energy financing. The deal, expected to close following regulatory approval, will expand JLL’s capital markets platform and enhance its ability to guide clients through the clean energy transition. Javelin, founded in 2017, operates out of New York …

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  • Why Glass Skyscrapers Persist Despite Calls for Their Demise

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    Thanks for keeping up with the CREtech Community in the News! For more news about members of the CREtech Community, follow us on Linkedin.  Despite growing awareness of their environmental inefficiencies, glass skyscrapers continue to dominate skylines worldwide. Architects like Ken Shuttleworth and industry leaders have long advocated for a shift away from all-glass facades, citing poor thermal performance and high energy consumption. However, the trend persists due to the economic advantag…

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