Over the course of 2024, real estate has dramatically transformed.
AI is reshaping every stage of the building lifecycle, from construction to digital platforms that align with enterprise goals. While energy pricing has stabilized, the sector remains complex, with climate resilience and business demands driving change.
Make sure you're prepared for the year ahead.
Join our most anticipated webinar of the year on Wednesday, January 22, to hear our top 10 predictions shaping real estate and the built environment in 2025.
We'll cover:
- The 10 biggest trends in the real estate and built environment space in 2025
- The key technology areas set to see the highest rates of investment
- Exclusive insights to inform your long-term real estate strategies
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About the authors
Research Director, Smart Buildings
Claire Stephens is Research Director of the Smart Buildings team. With 18 years of experience in the sector, Claire is recognized as an expert in industries that make up the built environment, in particular, corporate and commercial real estate, and workplace and sustainability technologies. At Verdantix, Claire will be digging into building technology for building owners, occupiers and investors, focusing on how to support them in reaching their ESG objectives. Prior to her arrival at Verdantix, Claire launched Asia’s first corporate real estate, green building and building technology publications. She has also delivered full lifecycle real estate consultancy services covering a broad range of asset types in industries including financial services, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, technology, consumer goods, media, retail and hospitality.
Industry Analyst
Sophia is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix Real Estate & Built Environment practice. Her current research agenda focuses on real estate and facilities software for commercial owners and occupiers. Prior to joining Verdantix, Sophia worked at Deloitte in the Real Assets Advisory team, where she gained experience in advising public and private sector clients on facilities management challenges, workplace transformation and supporting digital transformation. Sophia holds a BSc in Geography from the University of Southampton and MSc in Real Estate Development from Henley Business School.
Senior Analyst
Joy is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on integrated workplace management systems/connected portfolio intelligence platforms (IWMS/CPIP), building systems integrators, and space and workplace management solutions. Joy joined Verdantix in 2019, having previously worked at BNP Paribas Asset Management as a business development intern. She earned a BA degree in Economics with a concentration on policy, as well as dual minors in computer science and business studies, from New York University.
Industry Analyst
Ben is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. His current research agenda focuses on ESG strategies and technologies for real estate, and corporate real estate technology investment strategies. Ben Joined Verdantix in 2021, having previously worked as a researcher at CECAN and as a sustainability officer for the NHS. He holds a Masters in Environmental Strategy from the University of Surrey and a BA in Geography from the University of Birmingham.
Analyst
Sophie is an Analyst in the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. She joined Verdantix in 2023, having previously worked as a landscape architect at James Blake Associates, where she gained experience in sustainable design and environmental policy. Sophie holds a BSc in Geography from the University of Exeter.