Will smart working totally eliminate post covid offices ? The question arises spontaneously, considering that this new type of work has now taken hold in many countries. Especially in those where before it was totally unknown. The real estate world has changed, as well as the office sector. And many readers are wondering when and if this situation will come to an end worldwide. We cannot have the answer, but we have tried to create it.
Based on the main research on the world real estate market, to understand how the office layout will change. We remind you that the office market as well as those complementary to the residential market, tend not to have a strong impact for the Covid emergency. Probably because they are slower markets and that provide a meeting between supply and demand not as frequent as for housing units. So, if you are ready and especially curious to know more, we can inaugurate our mini but very detailed address book ! Let’s start !
The winning model that will probably allow the post covid office market to remain is that of hubs. What do we mean by this term ? For those who are not digital natives, with hubs we refer to all networks and devices capable of connecting the various users. The so-called ”tube”. Well, the ability to enhance the backbones but especially the devices and software used in the world of work, will be of vital importance. For what? Obviously for the survival of the office market. Flexibility, eco-design, comfort and well-being will be essential to create a safe, zero-risk covid working environment.
There are many multinationals that are recreating their offices following intelligent layouts. This is made possible by the presence of fast communication channels, capable of renovating even the oldest buildings. Allowing the various operators in the sector to maintain a safe distance. The expected results ? Better connectivity, lower carbon emissions and a social distancing only on public transport to reach the post covid office.
In short, one word, multiple potentials!
Obviously in all this melt in pot of ideas revolutionize, to safeguard the office market, we must protect the main stakeholders. The workers themselves. Not everyone is able to manage autonomously the computer systems used during the smart working. For this reason, it is expected that the offices will remain open to make an ‘alternation between the staff itself. A sort of training and continuous monitoring, to ensure effectiveness and efficiency to each individual worker. In fact, it should be remembered that not all company departments can be transferred to digital. Therefore, it will be necessary to carry out a cost/benefit analysis in order to understand which are the sectors to keep in the office and which ones to transfer on a deferred basis.
In any case, it is hoped that this emergency situation may have been the springboard, even for the office market, to make them smarter and less old school!
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