Colliers’ recent report ‘Building Resilience: 5 Megatrends Redefining Corporate Real Estate’ identifies AI-enabled workforces as a central trend which reshapes how organisations operate.
While AI can be widely seen as a primary driver of transformation and real estate adoption – many businesses are underprepared for its impact and the gaps it creates in the execution of AI in day-to-day workflows.
Colliers uncovers that many organisations have moved beyond experimentation, but readiness remains spotted, with a large proportion still lacking a clear AI strategy and struggling to deliver persistent results from implementation.
The implications go beyond technology, as AI becomes streamlined in decision-making and core workflows. It is starting to reshape how work is organised, where teams are situated, and what environments are needed to support them.
For workplace and real estate strategy this creates imminent pressure. Businesses need to accommodate more data-driven workflows, integrate technology more deeply into day-to-day operations, and retain flexibility as requirements continue to evolve.
“The key is knowing where AI adds value and where it doesn’t. The solutions you roll out need to be practical, sustainable and easy to support. Most importantly, investing in education and training is critical to making sure AI is used responsibly and in the right places.”
Stuart McDonald, Global CIO, Colliers
The report finds location decisions are also being affected, as access to digital infrastructure and skilled talent is becoming especially important, with established hubs continuing to play a key role while new centres emerge as competitive alternatives.
The report illustrates AI is not simply a technology shift, but a wider test of organisational readiness. Companies who invest in skills, governance and adaptable operating platforms are more likely to capture value – and those who don’t – risk falling behind as AI adoption continues to grow.
