Market Insight: 10 Predictions For Real Estate & The Built Environment In 2026 And Beyond
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Executive Summary
This report explores the key trends that will reshape the real estate and built environment landscape in 2026 and beyond, spanning the fusion of operational and portfolio platforms; the rise of AI-enabled facilities management (FM) services and autonomous energy management; and the growing convergence of decarbonization, resilience and technology governance. Verdantix has assessed competitive dynamics, innovation pathways and corporate strategies across the sector to identify the major shifts that will influence executive decision-making, investment priorities and operating models in the year ahead.About the Authors
Sophia Shakur
Industry Analyst
Sophia is an Industry Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in real estate and facilities software. Her research focuses on building optimization, tenant and occupier experience,...
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Joy Trinquet
Senior Analyst
Joy is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in real estate, facilities and workplace technology, with a particular focus on integrated workplace management systems/conn...
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Cara Haring
Senior Analyst
Cara is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in digital platforms and operational technology for the built environment. Her research helps real estate owners, occupiers...
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Sophie Planken-Bichler
Industry Analyst
Sophie is an Industry Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in AEC software and digital twins. She provides strategic guidance to both technology buyers and software vendors, del...
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Henry Yared
Analyst
Henry is an Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in digital platforms for energy management and building performance optimization. His research focuses on improving operational ...
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Claire Stephens
Research Director
Claire Stephens is a Research Director at Verdantix, leading research into technologies and services shaping the real estate and the built environment, encompassing ...
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