This January 2021 from JLL highlights that COVID-19 exposed the social and economic inequities and vulnerabilities across healthcare, education and social systems. As a result, the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals has increased, and it is with this momentum that stakeholders can increase these commitments for a better future. The report provides specific recommendations from JLL’s leaders on the improvements that can be made—across industries, property types and regions—in the year ahead. In 2021, the real estate industry has the opportunity for transformative change in the areas of emissions, climate change, social justice and equality. Smart building technology, machine learning and predictive analytics can be powerful tools to enable greater building efficiency, predict maintenance needs and optimize performance for a reduced environmental impact, a healthier human experience and reduced operating expenses.
Key words: Distance Learning/Training, Employee Productivity, Energy Management, HVAC, Intelligent Building, Internet of Things (IoT), Large Building Controls/Automation, Lighting Systems/Controls, Property Management