The urge to reboot the global economy as lockdown conditions ease can't distract us from those challenges that pre-existed the pandemic. The drive towards a digital-ready, environmentally responsible construction sector must continue in our new normal.

As cities get smarter, is personal privacy becoming a thing of the past? Will machines ever be capable of human empathy? And what will happen to central business districts in this new age of distributed urbanisation? Panellists from last month's WBEF webinar on artificial intelligence answer your questions. 

Evolution 4.0 is a monthly column that looks at the defining trends and practices of the fourth industrial revolution. The scale, scope and complexity of this revolution bring both opportunities and challenges. This month, we discuss how advances in artificial intelligence are likely to challenge business leaders and change corporate management structures.

Across the world, cities of all sizes are wrestling with the climate emergency, affordability concerns, liveability shortfalls and public health issues. Those prepared to continuously innovate will be best placed to succeed.

In the 'Future of Cities: Opportunities, Challenges and The Way Forward' report produced by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Commission’s science and knowledge service, some key challenges of what urban cities would be facing when it comes to the challenges of an ageing population are highlighted.

Evolution 4.0 is a new monthly column looking at the trends and practices that define the fourth industrial age. The scale, scope, and complexity of this revolution brings both opportunity and challenges. This month we focus on customer-led innovation and why digital transformation should not be confused with digitisation and digitalisation.

Last month, nearly 300 people registered for a webinar covering the role of tech and data in safe workplace re-entry processes. Here, two members of our expert panel address a selection of questions that we were unable to answer during the session.

Countless businesses have already embarked on a phased return to the office, with many others readying to follow suit. While fears of a second wave of Covid-19 infections persist, thoroughly safety assured workplaces, and clearly communicated employee safety measures will be key to any successful transition. The effective and imaginative use of data and technology will be centrally important.

Real estate investment priorities were changing even before the Covid-19 pandemic. The crisis is only likely to accelerate the emergence of these five investment drivers.