Bookmarks: 5 Interesting Articles That May Help You This Week
/May 14th, 2018
Each week, I select a few articles that rise above the fray and hopefully help you on your journey in the CRE world. They pull from one of four "corners:" corporate real estate, technology, management science and anything positive. I welcome your comments on these articles and the submissions of others (with credit to you if I post them). I wish you a terrific week! 
Why Automation In Real Estate Is A Blessing, Not A Curse"As technology becomes an increasingly ubiquitous feature of real estate — and of modern life — most opposition to CRE tech has begun to dissipate. Just as Netflix’s value to consumers has eclipsed that of Blockbuster video stores and mobile GPS applications are superior to paper maps, the true benefits of technology are becoming abundantly clear to the real estate industry.
One of the few lingering concerns is that increased adoption of technology will result in job losses. But at its core, automation is about helping industry professionals perform their jobs better and should be embraced, not feared." www.forbes.com[tweet_box design="box_09" float="none"]"One of the few lingering concerns is that increased adoption of technology will result in job losses. But at its core, automation is about helping industry professionals perform their jobs better and should be embraced, not feared." [/tweet_box]
The Robots Are Coming To Corporate Finance“AI isn’t a moon shot for your company. Thanks to increased computing power and improved machine learning algorithms, AI is becoming a reality for corporate finance teams, moving beyond “Do I need to take this risk?” to the point where the greatest risk is in not adopting AI -- because your competitors already have or soon will.” www.forbes.com
Atlanta Office Is So Red-Hot, CRE 'Is Pinching Itself To See If This Market Is Real'"Atlanta's real estate industry is pinching itself to see if this market is real,” Cushman & Wakefield Executive Director Ken Ashley said in an email. “Velocity in Atlanta's office market is at a torrid pace. There is robust demand for space by companies of all sizes and from a variety of industries. Expansions are as common as millennials noshing on avocado toast.” www.bisnow.com[tweet_box design="box_09" float="none"]"There is robust demand for space by companies of all sizes and from a variety of industries. Expansions are as common as millennials noshing on avocado toast." #cre [/tweet_box]Ford: Tech Culture Can Rise From Ruins“One way to compete is with stick and bricks” said Ken Ashley, executive director at Cushman & Wakefield, a real estate services firm. "younger workers are interested in creating impact. It feels good to work in a space that is historically significant." www.autonews.comAtlanta Office Is So Red-Hot, CRE 'Is Pinching Itself To See If This Market Is Real'“We are very pleased with this opportunity to provide a workplace environment that will enhance the effectiveness of our organization,” said Fred Burke, CEO of Guardian Pharmacy Services. “We are most appreciative of the excellent work done by Sam Hollis and Ken Ashley of the Cushman & Wakefield brokerage team in helping us locate here. We are impressed with the level of quality offered by the building owner, KBS Realty Advisors, and the expertise of the Cushman & Wakefield team managing the building. Our team looks forward to enjoying this office environment for many years to come.” www.bisnow.comYour success blesses others. I wish you a great a hugely impactful week!
