Property Technology (PropTech) stories
Sensors, drones and automation are reshaping building upkeep, with smarter systems promising lower costs and better occupant comfort.
Evidence from a New Zealand office trial could help landlords justify spending on healthier workspaces, with plants only part of the picture.
Jobseekers could cut training time from days to minutes as a new virtual reality tool is piloted to fill construction skills gaps in New Zealand.
The real gains will come from analytics and workflow software, not from simply adding more connected sensors to buildings.
Clients on mega-projects could see fewer overruns as an alliance deploys AI to flag risks earlier and improve decision-making.
Auckland vendors are offering a $1.2 million home for Bitcoin, in a potential first cryptocurrency property deal for New Zealand.
Economic growth and measured construction are keeping real estate markets in good shape, even as Brexit and trade uncertainty cloud the outlook.
Automation is becoming a priority for commercial real estate firms, even as many still rely on spreadsheets and play catch-up on digital tools.
Hangzhou’s proposed towers could ease water and energy pressures if approved, as the mixed-use scheme remains under review.
New rules are set to steer developers towards better connectivity, data use and planning across greenfield sites, precincts and campuses.
Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.
More than 2,680 delegates attended the Auckland event, as new energy management and smart-building displays drew strong interest from tradespeople.
Commercial buildings could soon gain healthier air, light and sound systems as EDGE Technologies and Delos test a shared platform.
Homebuyers are increasingly seeking properties that let them control lighting, heating and security from their devices.
Students will visit hazardous building sites and leaky-home repairs virtually, as the University of Auckland tests low-cost VR teaching tools.
Construction firms could save time and money as AI use is projected to jump from USD $407.2 million to USD $1.83 billion by 2023.
Rapid urbanisation and housing demand could give the Hadrian X a role in up to 600,000 low-rise builds a year within five years.
Investor confidence has recovered to September 2017 levels, even as online retail growth and flexible offices reshape New Zealand property demand.
Robotic construction could cut costs and speed work on a school serving 1,800 people across 12 villages in Jiangxi province.
Real-time project data will now flag delays earlier for builders, as Acuite and PlanGrid link dashboards to improve margins and safety.
