Cushman & Wakefield

China is building the world's largest dam (again), Tesla's trying out the restaurant business, and CRE is learning that happiness is reality minus expectations as it waits for interest rate cuts. All this and more in this week's #BuiltWeekly.

At Cushman & Wakefield, our bold commitment to outthink and outdo the challenges of the built environment is backed by a workforce that refuses to settle for the status quo. We are proud of the sustainability progress we made in 2024 to build a better future for our clients, colleagues, communities and planet. See highlights from our Sustainability Report below and read the full report here >> https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pcushwk.co/4lK1ufr

📢 Our latest MarketBeat Brussels Office is out now! Backed by resilient fundamentals and steady prime rents, the market is regaining traction for both occupiers and investors. 🎥 Watch the video for a quick snapshot check on leasing activity, take-up trends, and investment dynamics shaping the capital’s commercial real estate landscape. 🔗 Link to the full report: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pcushwk.co/45hYAZt #Belgium #RealEstate #Brussels #Offices

The latest workplace data shows that proximity bias may be adding fuel to the career advancement fire. This week in #BuiltWeekly, we break down the many forces dictating employee experience and talent retention in the return to office era. Plus, get the scoop on the link between Americans' spending sweet tooth and a sticky inflation outlook.

June’s CPI report came in close to expectations, but the details tell a more complex story. In this This Week in CRE video, Kevin Thorpe explains how rising prices in imported goods like toys, furniture, and clothing could signal the return of inflationary pressure and what that means for the broader economy.

What occupiers expect in their workplaces is changing. In our biennial survey of 200+ global occupiers, nearly 40% say employees are now expected to be in the office a minimum of two days per week. For more insight into global occupier preferences and the future of the workplace, read the 2025 What Occupiers Want report: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pcushwk.co/3HWD6rQ

Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is law, attention turns to its ripple effects. What will it mean for CRE fundamentals? From housing supply and construction costs to capital markets and labor dynamics, the implications are wide-ranging. Our latest analysis breaks down what clients need to know: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pcushwk.co/3Uenmn1

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝! July 1 2025 marks a significant milestone – one year of collaboration, innovation and shared success with our valued partner, Standard Chartered. Over the past 12 months, we’ve partnered closely with the Bank, embedding strategy into our delivery model to advance Standard Chartered’s strategic goals: positioning the organisation as an employer of choice, enhancing the client experience and delivering commercial value. This strong collaboration has been evident in the delivery of Property Services across Asia - including Integrated Facilities Management, Project & Design Management, Space Planning, Occupancy Management, Health, Safety & Wellbeing, and Physical Security - as well as in the global delivery of Asset and Transaction Management. Together, these efforts reflect the strength and depth of our partnership. “𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘐’𝘮 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘸𝘦’𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦. 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥.” - Kylie Nelson, Global Account Director, Standard Chartered, Cushman & Wakefield. To commemorate this special occasion, celebrations were held across our offices with teams coming together to reflect on the journey so far and look ahead to what’s next. #StandardChartered #CushmanWakefield #CRE #PartnershipAnniversary

When the heat is on, who leads? Today's #BuiltWeekly unpacks our industry's dual identity in the climate conversation, turns the mirror inward with our 2024 Sustainability Report, and spotlights one European city leading the charge. Plus, learn about the unexpected power source with roots in '50s military tech that could shake up the data center landscape.

Running to 887 pages, investors and occupiers alike are combing through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act looking for opportunity and for risks. Kevin Thorpe takes us through the headlines, ahead of an in-depth report from our Think Tank that we'll be releasing next week.