Adobe Stock & GRI ClubFuture Trends in Real Estate: AI & Data Centres
Exclusive GRI Club Report reveals industry leader insights on the impact of AI on real estate and the rise of data centres
November 13, 2024Real Estate
Written by Rory Hickman
“During two days of roundtable discussions at Europe GRI 2024, top industry experts revealed their outlook on the biggest trends we can expect to see as we head into 2025. This report offers a detailed, exclusive look at the invaluable insights shared during these discussions.”
Gustavo Favaron - CEO & Managing Partner, GRI Club
In the rapidly evolving real estate landscape, technology is redefining how industry leaders make decisions, manage assets, and create value. Artificial intelligence (AI) and the burgeoning data centre sector are at the forefront of this transformation.
GRI Club’s latest report captures insights shared at Europe GRI 2024, where nearly 800 industry experts and decision-makers gathered for more than 60 candid roundtable discussion sessions to assess future trends in real estate, including in-depth explorations of the profound impacts of AI and the meteoric rise of the data centre asset class.
The rate of development and adoption of AI over the past two years has been staggering, and its integration into real estate is set to reshape traditional approaches across the board, driving change in investment strategies, development projects, and operational models. From automating administrative tasks to enhancing decision-making with predictive analytics, AI is quickly becoming an essential tool to maintain a competitive edge.
However, many organisations still face barriers, including knowledge gaps at the leadership level and the complexities of data management. Fears also persist about the potential for job displacement, although there is growing acceptance that AI will serve more as a “co-pilot” than a replacement for workers.
Hueb Vaessen, Head of Research and Analytics Real Assets at APG Asset Management, discusses the impacts of AI on real estate during Europe GRI 2024 (Credit: GRI Club)
Inseparable from the ascension of AI has been the simultaneous need to store the vast quantities of data that are generated and improve processing capabilities. These ever-growing requirements have seen data centres emerge as a pivotal asset class within real estate markets around the world.
Although the short-term escalation in demand for data centres is inevitable, the same rapid rise is also leading to a wide range of new challenges, including unprecedented power and space requirements, fears of asset obsolescence, difficulties in meeting data handling and ESG regulations, logistical constraints in global supply chains, and intensified scrutiny from investors.
As the industry navigates geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, and environmental pressures, real estate leaders must adapt to ensure resilience. The insights within this report provide a comprehensive look at how AI and data centres can support this endeavour, offering practical takeaways for those looking to position themselves for success in an increasingly tech-focused marketplace.
You can read the full analysis in GRI Club’s Future Trends in Real Estate: AI & Data Centres report.
“During two days of roundtable discussions at Europe GRI 2024, top industry experts revealed their outlook on the biggest trends we can expect to see as we head into 2025. This report offers a detailed, exclusive look at the invaluable insights shared during these discussions.”
Gustavo Favaron - CEO & Managing Partner, GRI Club
In the rapidly evolving real estate landscape, technology is redefining how industry leaders make decisions, manage assets, and create value. Artificial intelligence (AI) and the burgeoning data centre sector are at the forefront of this transformation.
GRI Club’s latest report captures insights shared at Europe GRI 2024, where nearly 800 industry experts and decision-makers gathered for more than 60 candid roundtable discussion sessions to assess future trends in real estate, including in-depth explorations of the profound impacts of AI and the meteoric rise of the data centre asset class.
The rate of development and adoption of AI over the past two years has been staggering, and its integration into real estate is set to reshape traditional approaches across the board, driving change in investment strategies, development projects, and operational models. From automating administrative tasks to enhancing decision-making with predictive analytics, AI is quickly becoming an essential tool to maintain a competitive edge.
However, many organisations still face barriers, including knowledge gaps at the leadership level and the complexities of data management. Fears also persist about the potential for job displacement, although there is growing acceptance that AI will serve more as a “co-pilot” than a replacement for workers.
Hueb Vaessen, Head of Research and Analytics Real Assets at APG Asset Management, discusses the impacts of AI on real estate during Europe GRI 2024 (Credit: GRI Club)Inseparable from the ascension of AI has been the simultaneous need to store the vast quantities of data that are generated and improve processing capabilities. These ever-growing requirements have seen data centres emerge as a pivotal asset class within real estate markets around the world.
Although the short-term escalation in demand for data centres is inevitable, the same rapid rise is also leading to a wide range of new challenges, including unprecedented power and space requirements, fears of asset obsolescence, difficulties in meeting data handling and ESG regulations, logistical constraints in global supply chains, and intensified scrutiny from investors.
As the industry navigates geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, and environmental pressures, real estate leaders must adapt to ensure resilience. The insights within this report provide a comprehensive look at how AI and data centres can support this endeavour, offering practical takeaways for those looking to position themselves for success in an increasingly tech-focused marketplace.
You can read the full analysis in GRI Club’s Future Trends in Real Estate: AI & Data Centres report.
