Cushman & Wakefield

Most industrial workplace investment is misdirected. Of 40 common workplace categories, only 8-10 meaningfully affect employee experience, retention, and performance. The rest is spend without payoff. Here are the five actions that consistently deliver the highest impact. Read the full report: https://cushwk.co/3TahyxM

The data center debate sometimes misses the forest for the trees. In this week's edition of #BuiltWeekly, we get into what the megawatts announced on this quarter's earnings calls build downstream and why the zoning conversation shouldn't be scored against an incomplete ledger—plus a look at what froyo queues and a record box-office year reveal about foot traffic.

The best workplace investments begin with better data. When organizations have consistent standards, connected systems and strong governance, they can forecast demand more accurately, optimize portfolios with confidence and unlock the full value of workplace intelligence - so they don't end up with empty cafes. The most successful workplace AI programs don't begin with AI. They begin with trusted workplace data. Learn how your organization can move from #ZerotoAI with our Space Management, Planning & Occupancy services>> https://cushwk.co/4vovYIK It's Not the AI. It's the Data. #ZerotoAI #SPO #CushWake

AI is rewriting retail — but not in the way you think. No robots. No gimmicks. Just fewer frustrations, faster decisions, and experiences that feel like they were designed just for you. From Singapore to Paris to Tokyo, the future of retail is being shaped by an invisible intelligence layer; connecting data, removing friction, and transforming every interaction into something more personal, more relevant, and more seamless. In our latest The Retail Edit, we explore what this actually looks like in practice, and why the next five years will separate those who adapt from those who don’t. Are you ready for what’s coming? Richard Pickering, Robert Travers. Alanna Joy Loeffler, Sona Rai Aggarwal

Khurshed Gandhi leads with a pragmatic advisory approach that helps clients turn ambition into action. He brings a practical perspective shaped by years of advising and delivering complex projects, ensuring strategies are commercially sound, operationally viable and built to create long-term value. Meet Cushman & Wakefield’s Smart Advisors: https://cushwk.co/4cPqwqg

The towel card, love it or hate it? In this week's edition of #BuiltWeekly, we cover why and how hotel operators and investors are backing sustainability commitments with capital—plus, what's fueling America's claw machine obsession.

Good design starts with good data. If your office is over- or under-served with desks, it may be that the design was based on outdated headcount or incorrect attendance or utilization data. Reliable workplace data enables better forecasting, more effective scenario planning and greater confidence in future investment decisions. Discover the five stages of workplace data maturity in our latest whitepaper >> https://cushwk.co/4vovYIK It's Not the AI. It's the Data. #ZerotoAI #SPO #CushWake

Is physical retail dead? Far from it. As consumers increasingly discover, evaluate and trust brands before entering a store, the role of physical retail is undergoing a fundamental shift. Sona Rai Aggarwal, Managing Director – Head of Retail Sales and Strategy, APAC at Cushman & Wakefield, notes that malls and stores are evolving into "third places" (spaces for community, culture and brand engagement), rather than purely commerce. From K-beauty service integration in Seoul to luxury private suites in Singapore, retail success is no longer just about footfall; it's about engagement. Read the full article here: https://cushwk.co/4yrBHiU

In the built environment, the most important part of a complex decision is often the hardest one to raise. Our Smart Advisors bring the clarity and judgement to put these truths on the table, helping clients work through them and move forward on solid ground. This is smart advice in action, connecting honest insight to the decisions that shape real outcomes. Meet Cushman & Wakefield's Smart Advisors: https://lnkd.in/eJwdt8ja

Designing an industrial workplace for the "average" worker fails everyone. Shift operatives, supervisors, and site managers each need something different from their space. Most facilities are built for none of them specifically. Swipe through to see the three personas workplace strategy has to design for, and where today's spaces fall short. Read the report. Link in the comments.