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Lufthansa disrupts logistics industry with tech-fuelled solution

German airline Lufthansa has produced a pandemic success story in the shape of heyworld, its digital start-up within the global Lufthansa Cargo Group.

The Future Works becomes Slough’s first smart office

The Future Works, AshbyCapital and U+I’s office development in Slough, has become the town’s first smart office building, thanks to the integration of Smart Spaces’ technology.

Datscha launches lease expiry date tracker for UK market

Datscha, a web-based information and services provider for the Swedish, Finnish and UK real estate markets owned by US data group RCA, has launched a new feature which tracks lease expiry dates in the UK.

Skanska research seeks to curb CO2 emissions with AI

Nordic construction and project development giant Skanska is partnering with Volvo Construction Equipment, research organization SINTEF and construction software company Ditio to develop artificial intelligence (AI) for construction equipment to achieve less emissions, faster production and lower costs.

Avignon debuts hello energy at Amsterdam site

Avignon Capital, the European property investment and asset management firm, has installed new energy management software, hello energy, at its Danzigerkade building in Amsterdam.

Proptech startup secures €72m in funding

Immo Investment Technologies has announced that it has raised a total of €72 mln in fundinglargely to be deployed through its residential platform.

JLL Technologies group will accelerate proptech innovation

JLL has announced the formation of JLL Technologies, a new business division to align and expand its technology and digital initiatives, while accelerating innovation for its investor and occupier clients.

Boston-based HqO has plans to double the size of its team, opens in London and Paris

Samuel Warren will lead UK operations for HqO, serving as managing director, UK and be responsible for building a team in London. Julia Paolucci takes on the managing director role for France. Based in Paris, Paolucci formerly served as global head of business development for competitor Workwell.

Arcadis teams up with software firm to make cities of the future more mobile

Arcadis, the global environmental planning and consulting firm, has joined forces with logistics software specialist PTV group to devise solutions that will improve mobility in cities.

Search portal Placebuzz hires digital sales specialist to grow platform

UK property portal aggregator Placebuzz has named digital publishing specialist Neil Tillott as its business director as it looks to increase its market share.