The Weekly Take from CBRE

Interest in golf surged during the pandemic. Course designer Beau Welling and CBRE’s Jeff Woolson and David Gossett (ex-professional golfer) join Spencer Levy to discuss the reasons for the renewed popularity, its durability and what the future holds for golf as a sport and a business.

No matter the setting – from home to school to work -- our environments affect our concentration, creativity and critical thinking. In this episode, authors from Harvard University, Joe Allen and John Macomber, join Spencer to explore how healthy buildings can boost employee wellbeing and productivity and ultimately, business performance.

In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of REITs. Nareit’s John Worth and CBRE’s Richard Barkham join host Spencer Levy to offer insights on the global economy and trends in commercial real estate investment.

Data Centers are playing an increasingly integral role in the digital economy. Sureel Choksi, CEO of Vantage Data Centers, and CBRE’s Pat Lynch join Spencer to discuss innovations that increase data center reliability, operational efficiency and value, including new forms of energy management.

The world's largest companies are increasingly focused on employee well-being and mental health. Lisa Furst of Vibrant Emotional Health and CBRE's Lacey Willard join Spencer to discuss how proactively promoting employee wellness can yield profound benefits for a company's culture.

Miami is booming, capturing the imaginations of people, businesses and investors.  Parkway Property Investments’ Allen de Olazarra and CBRE's Shay Pope join Spencer to take a deep dive into what makes Miami the Magic City.

CBRE’s latest U.S. Cap Rate Survey  reveals  opportunities—and some risks—across property types. Rod Vogel, Head of Private Equity Production at Principal Real Estate Investors, and CBRE Executive Vice President Paige Morgan join Spencer to talk about what it all means for investors in U.S. commercial real estate.

With changes sweeping through most industries, Spencer speaks with Matt Watkinson, author of The Grid, about strategies for anticipating market evolution, adapting to the challenges every business faces and making better decisions.

As companies adopt more ambitious ESG goals, Altus Power Co-CEO Lars Norell joins Spencer Levy to discuss the role that solar power plays in helping to forge sustainable energy solutions at commercial properties.

After a year of historic challenges, what’s next for hotels? Marriott’s president Stephanie Linnartz and CBRE’s Robert Mandelbaum join Spencer Levy to discuss hospitality sector innovations, expectations for the future and more.