AI in Real Estate

Trust Engineers, Not Just Technology: Why the Future of Building Performance Depends on Outcomes, Not PropTech Hype

The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Some CRE Asset Owners Hesitate to Deploy AI Across Their Portfolios

Maintenance in the built environment has never stood still.

CSR Sustain Recognised Northwest Energy Efficiency Award for AI-Driven Building Optimisation at CENTRAL TECH

CSR Sustain is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted as a semi-finalist in the prestigious CBRE UK Supplier Partner Innovation Challenge

CSR Sustain has deployed its AI-powered Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) platform at the headquarters of AJ Bell , based in Building 4 at Exchange Quay - further accelerating the estate’s move toward data-led, high-performance workplaces. AJ Bell’s Salford headquarters is home to a large proportion of its UK workforce and plays a central role in the company’s post-pandemic return-to-office strategy. Like many modern occupiers, the focus has shifted beyond simply reopening

UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard The launch of Version 1 of the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UK NZCBS) in early March 2026 marks a new era for commercial buildings in the UK. The standard sets clear operational performance expectations, defining measurable targets for energy efficiency, operational carbon, and ongoing building performance. Compliance is now essential for ESG reporting, regulatory alignment, and protecting asset value. Yet, most buildings don’t

Explore how AI and smart technologies are reshaping UK office property management, driving efficiency, tenant satisfaction and cost savings.

Cooling is one of the largest controllable costs in any data centre - and one of the most critical operational risks. Sensor drift, control conflicts, and inefficient sequencing can quietly waste energy, degrade PUE, and increase the risk of downtime, often long before alarms are triggered.

On 26 November, leaders from CBRE, CIM, and CSR Sustain gathered in Manchester to unpack a truth the industry can’t ignore: AI isn’t an add-on anymore, it’s becoming the engine of building profitability.

The 2025 JLL Global Real Estate Technology Survey shows an unprecedented surge in AI adoption across commercial real estate

Join CSR Sustain and CIM.io for an exclusive in-person breakfast networking event exploring how AI and data-driven optimisation are transforming building performance and delivering measurable improvements in Net Operating Income (NOI) for property owners.

The British Council for Offices (BCO) is piloting a new grading framework, moving away from the outdated “Grade A” badge. Offices will now be scored across four tiers: Prime (≥80 points), Grade A (50–79), Grade B (30–49), and Grade C (<30).