Global Real Estate Asset Manager Survey 2019: Priorities And Tech Preferences
Ibrahim Yate
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Executive Summary
This report helps real estate asset managers to benchmark their technology strategies within their firms over the next five years. We interviewed asset managers on their priorities and the technology they advise investors to consider deploying in their portfolios. We also asked how ‘smart building’ technologies feature in their strategies and the drivers as well as barriers that influence the decision to purchase solutions. Asset managers, investors and real estate technology providers can use this report to keep abreast of how technology will impact the real estate sector.Real Estate Asset Managers Are Bullish On The Potential Of Smart Building Technologies
Technology Is Having A Big Impact On The Landscape Of Real Estate Risks And Opportunities
On-Site Connectivity Will Have The Clearest Impact On Real Estate Values
Asset Managers Believe Smart Buildings Have Multiple, High-Value Use Cases To Tap Into
Asset Managers Believe Smart Buildings Enhance Yields, Reduce Obsolescence And Improve Tenant Experiences
Asset Managers Think Smart Building Tech Will Have The Greatest Impact On Airports And Offices
Compliance, Greater Efficiency And Securing High Occupancy Are The Top Investment Drivers
Figure 2. Real Estate Landscape Of Risks And Opportunities
Figure 3. Influence Of Tech Trends On Real Estate Asset Values
Figure 4. Asset Manager Tech Preferences
Figure 5. Smart Buildings In Investor Strategies
Figure 6. Impact Of Smart Building Tech By Facility Type
Figure 7. Tech Deployment Drivers
Figure 8. Tech Deployment Barriers
About the Authors
Ibrahim Yate
Senior Analyst
Ibrahim is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice, which he joined in 2016. His current agenda covers innovation in software and hardware solutions for spa...
Rodolphe d’Arjuzon
Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder
Rodolphe co-founded Verdantix in 2008. As Chief Product Officer, he leads the firm’s research strategy and intellectual agenda. With over 20 years of experience in techn...
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