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McDonald's Files Trademark For Metaverse-Based 'Virtual Restaurant'
McDonald's Files Trademark For Metaverse-Based 'Virtual Restaurant'

McDonalds is filing various trademarks for a virtual restaurant, along with other major brands like Panera, Sketchers and Walmart.

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Industry NewsScott KaplanisMarch 15, 2022
How much do construction costs matter? Some factors that affect the price of housing
How much do construction costs matter? Some factors that affect the price of housing

An interesting deep-dive on the dynamics of construction costs and land costs in housing markets that underlines the importance on reducing the cost of construction to affect housing costs.

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Industry NewsScott KaplanisMarch 8, 2022
Sustainability's Impact on Office Investment Pricing
Sustainability's Impact on Office Investment Pricing

Tough times for ESG naysayers - it looks like investments into sustainability may be proving "worth it".

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Industry NewsScott KaplanisFebruary 22, 2022
Why Architects Worldwide are Turning to BIM for Better Careers
Why Architects Worldwide are Turning to BIM for Better Careers

It's nice to see that the increase in BIM demand and capabilities is being supported by incoming talent to maintain the momentum.

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Industry NewsScott KaplanisFebruary 15, 2022
Crypto Cities
Crypto Cities

An interesting walk through what the future of city life, operations and governance could look like

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Thought LeadershipScott KaplanisFebruary 8, 2022
City in the Sea
City in the Sea

Adapting to our climate emergency. Where’s Kevin Costner?

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Thought LeadershipScott KaplanisFebruary 1, 2022
Web3-based Buildings
Web3-based Buildings

Emerging incentives in the built environment via Web3?

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Thought LeadershipScott KaplanisJanuary 25, 2022
Real estate has gone meta
Real estate has gone meta

GroundBreak takes its first step into the Metaverse with a new investment

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Thought LeadershipScott KaplanisJanuary 18, 2022
Modulous finds talent gold in construction rival Katerra’s demise
Modulous finds talent gold in construction rival Katerra’s demise

Portfolio company, Modulous, is building a modular construction platform to add capabilities and value to every step of the value chain

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Company AnnouncementsScott KaplanisJanuary 11, 2022
The big problem of building waste and how to tackle it
The big problem of building waste and how to tackle it

Construction industry is notoriously wasteful and unsustainable.

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Industry NewsScott KaplanisJanuary 4, 2022
GroundBreak Ventures Helps Bring Mobility as an Amenity to the Built Environment
GroundBreak Ventures Helps Bring Mobility as an Amenity to the Built Environment

The leader in Mobility as an Amenity completes its Series A financing and secures $70 million in a strategic vehicle financing facility.

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Company AnnouncementsScott KaplanisNovember 12, 2020
GroundBreak Ventures Leads Local Logic Series A
GroundBreak Ventures Leads Local Logic Series A

We are excited to support Montreal’s robust startup community and this incredibly talented team.

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Company AnnouncementsScott KaplanisNovember 9, 2020
WELCOME SIMPLICITY TO THE FILOGIX MORTGAGE MARKETPLACE!
WELCOME SIMPLICITY TO THE FILOGIX MORTGAGE MARKETPLACE!

Simplicity is once again growing its partner ecosystem! The company is excited to work directly with the Filogix Mortgage Marketplace.

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Company AnnouncementsScott KaplanisAugust 24, 2020
indus.ai Recognized by AI Breakthrough Awards as Winner of the Best Object Recognition Solution of 2019
indus.ai Recognized by AI Breakthrough Awards as Winner of the Best Object Recognition Solution of 2019

“indus.ai — We are so proud to announce that we have been chosen by AI Breakthrough Awards to receive the honor of Best Object Recognition Solution of 2019 for our construction intelligence platform.”

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Company Announcementspb+jAugust 9, 2019
Amazon partners with Realogy, sending the real-estate brokerage giant’s shares soaring
Amazon partners with Realogy, sending the real-estate brokerage giant’s shares soaring

“CNBC — The largest residential real estate brokerage company in the nation is partnering with the largest online retailer in the world in a strategy designed to boost sales for both.”

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Industry Newspb+jAugust 9, 2019
Last-Mile Delivery Companies Are Rethinking Real-Estate Priorities
Last-Mile Delivery Companies Are Rethinking Real-Estate Priorities

“Inside Supply Management — Location is always said to be the most important factor when it comes to real estate. But location isn’t the only consideration for warehousing for last-mile delivery.”

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Industry Newspb+jAugust 9, 2019
How Blockchain Will Change Construction
How Blockchain Will Change Construction

“Harvard Business Review — Blockchain technology is among the most disruptive forces of the past decade.”

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Industry Newspb+jAugust 9, 2019
Walmart and Nordstrom are building stores that don't sell anything
Walmart and Nordstrom are building stores that don't sell anything

“New York (CNN Business) — Traditional brick-and-mortar stores alone are not enough to stay ahead in the digital era. America's shoppers want convenient, hassle-free experiences.”

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Industry Newspb+jAugust 9, 2019
Technology’s Role in Making Our Cities More Affordable
Technology’s Role in Making Our Cities More Affordable

“Propmodo — Cities all over the world are looking for ways to solve the same problem: how to develop economically and still remain affordable for every citizen”

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Industry Newspb+jAugust 9, 2019
Employee Engagement And Employee Productivity Aren't The Same Thing
Employee Engagement And Employee Productivity Aren't The Same Thing

“ioffice — Here's How To Boost Both”

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Industry Newspb+jAugust 9, 2019
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