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Projects from Portugal, Belgium and France winners of the 2023 ULI Europe Awards for Excellence   

Workplace Insight

Scholen van Morgen “Schools of Tomorrow”, Flanders (below) Delegated Developer: AG Real Estate. A jury, composed of real estate leaders from across the built environment, determined the winning three projects for the EMEA region.

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Why Japan wants its citizens to try a 4-day workweek

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The Japanese government first expressed support for a shorter working week in 2021, after lawmakers endorsed the idea. A recent government white paper on “karoshi,” the Japanese term that in English means “death from overwork, said Japan has at least 54 such fatalities a year, including from heart attacks.

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Office refurbishments rise to all time high in London

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Margaret Doyle, chief insights officer for financial services and real estate at Deloitte, said: “Following pandemic-induced home working mandates, many businesses are now encouraging office attendance more proactively and are considering how to attract employees back to the office. The City has dropped to just under 600,000 sq.

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How to get your kids through college without going broke

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There is plenty that you and your nearly adult children can do to protect your finances and afford an education. Launching your kids without destroying your finances The continually rising cost of higher education may be a slow motion disaster, but that doesn’t mean you need to let it derail you. Here’s what you need to know.

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3 most common Small Business Administration loans—and which type might be good for your business

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The SBA, a government agency founded to help spur small business economic activity, disburses funding by partnering with private financial institutions such as banks or credit unions. The loan can finance all or one of these funding needs, so it’s a good option for borrowers who need to fund multiple kinds of growth.

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We need to seize the chance to make our buildings far more intelligent

Workplace Insight

Take the finance sector. During the pandemic the UK government relaxed regulations, a move which enabled the remote working shift to take place. Generally, I expect to see organisations beginning to realise the advantages of a corporate real estate portfolio being made up of hubs, located strategically in key places.

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More than one in three Americans fear artificial intelligence could take their jobs

Workplace Insight

The public sector, which encompasses government agencies, schools, and other organizations, is often seen as a bastion of stability, providing a secure and stable career path for employees. In the legal industry, 52 percent of workers expressed concern, while in retail and tourism, 43 percent of respondents expressed worry.