Kresge Research Guides: Real Estate Case Competition: Ross School Future of Real Estate: Overview

Overview

This guide highlights Kresge databases and relevant web sites for those participating in the Future of Real Estate Case Competition sponsored by the Weiser Center for Real Estate, Ross School of Business. It includes information about researching the real estate industry and discovering trends that are impacting that industry. The competition launches on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 with final submissions due Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 9:00 AM.

Case Background: Future of Real Estate: Innovation Challenge
This document describes the future of real estate case parameters, deliverables, rules, deadlines, judging criteria, and prizes.

For additional information and sources, check out these other guides prepared by the University of Michigan:

Innovation in Real Estate and Proptech

KPMG Real Innovation in Real Estate
For years, the real estate and construction sectors have been slowly ramping up their efforts to innovate. Yet, for the most part, the sector still has a great potential to future embrace innovation.
PwC and Urban Land Institute - Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2023
Emerging Trends in Real Estate® is a trends and forecast publication now in its 44th edition, and is one of the most highly regarded and widely read forecast reports in the real estate industry. Key themes include: workforce transformation, sustainability and climate change, deals and capital markets, migration to affordable housing, infrastructure spending, and Metaverse.
Forbes - Five Real Estate Technology Trends to Expect in 2023
Agents, investors, homeowners, lenders, property managers and real estate entrepreneurs are all better off because of technology. So, the question is: What further tech developments can we expect in the coming year?
Softermii - Top 21 Real Estate Technology & Property Trends for 2023
Softermii is a company that provides full service software development for the real estate and other industries. This blog post highlights some technology trends the company sees going forward.
Oxford and Pi Labs - Technology and the Future of Real Estate Investment Management
The real estate investment management industry is undergoing a dramatic cultural shift driven by the pressures of technological innovation and climate change.
Knight Frank Intelligence Lab: Future trends and innovation in real estate investment
Global Real Estate Consultants Knight Frank warns that investors must be primed for the sixth innovation wave. From data centres to flexible working spaces, opportunities abound.

Frost & Sullivan
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Frost & Sullivan is a research and consulting firm that tracks trends across a wide variety of industries. Search "real estate" . Look for a report on the Global Home and Buildings Industry and other reports regarding real estate technology.
Use policy: When using material from this database in reports and presentations, vendor contract requirements dictate that you must include the phrase, "Used with permission of Frost & Sullivan."

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IDC
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International Data Corporation (IDC) is a market intelligence firm that produces reports on information technology, Search the term "real estate" to find reports on smart buildings, sustainable homes, and other technologies.

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Real Estate Industry Trends from Consulting Firms

The consulting firms listed below have teams dedicated to researching industries in which they operate. They often product free reports for consumption by the general public. These reports are good overviews on future trends and issues impacting specific industries.

PwC Real Estate (Emerging Trends in Real Estate)
PwC's Real Estate vertical includes the annual "Emerging Trends in Real Estate" report co-authored by the Urban Land Institute. It also includes Insight reports into other facets of real estate and financial markets.
Deloitte Real Estate
Deloitte’s real estate industry practice is at the forefront of top trends and issues facing the industry.
Deloitte Engineering & Construction
Deloitte’s engineering & construction group is at the forefront of top trends and issues facing the industry.
EY Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction
EY’s helps real estate, hospitality and construction companies achieve a balance between success today and what growth requires tomorrow.
McKinsey - Real Estate Insights
McKinsey & Company has reports, articles, and videos on the real estate industry in their "Real Estate Insights" section.
KPMG Building, Construction, & Real Estate
KPMG has client stories, trends, and outlook reports covering the building, construction, and energy sectors.
KPMG Real Estate
KPMG has client stories, trends, and outlook reports covering the real estate sector.
PWC Engineering and Construction
PwC’s engineering and construction practice leverages its extensive experience in the industry to help companies solve complex business challenges with efficiency and quality.

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