Cushman and Wakefield recently published their Smart Premium report, a look into the impact of digital connectivity and smart technology on the rental market in London offices.
Drawing on 10 years of leasing data combined with WiredScore’s certification records, the findings reveal some compelling insights:
Office experiences are increasingly built on complex tech foundations as occupiers place greater value on experience, productivity, and wellbeing.
Landlords who get this right are seeing tangible benefits.
From Hong Kong to Warsaw, Leeds to Cairo, Q2 saw WiredScore stepping onto global stages, joining conversations that are shaping the future of real estate. With a growing presence in new markets and deeper engagement with developers, occupiers and policymakers, WiredScore continues to demonstrate the value of digital connectivity and smart technology across the built environment.
Whether launching new certifications, moderating industry-defining panels or connecting with top landlords and investors, our team has been at the heart of the conversations that matter most.
Here’s a look at the trends, insights and outcomes that stood out.
With uncertainty comes opportunity, and plenty of it in the case of the US. Against a backdrop of socio-political turbulence, the real estate industry has been battling continued headwinds with return to office numbers lagging expectations and restrictive monetary policies further increasing the pressure on landlords and developers.
This hostile environment has seen the majority of investors take a more risk-averse, defensive stance, looking to reduce costs where possible rather than committing capex to anything other than what is mission critical in the short term.
As we wrap up the first quarter of 2025, we reflect on some of the impactful events that have strengthened our commitment to enhancing digital connectivity in real estate, particularly in our European markets.
The events we attended in Q1 emphasized the growing importance of hybrid work and the need for tech-enabled, connected spaces in the future of real estate.
Sustainability emerged as a central focus, with a strong emphasis on net-zero buildings and the integration of smart technology to reduce environmental impact. The role of proptech and AI in transforming workspace design and usage was also a major takeaway, reinforcing the importance of innovation in shaping the next generation of smarter, more adaptable workspaces.
These insights will drive WiredScore’s continued commitment to creating future-ready, connected spaces.