Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa REIM February 2018 | Page 37

COMMERCIAL
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Sustainable
building
is becoming more
important than ever.
Find out how Green Star
ratings improve the value
of property - and how
you can easily implement
steps in your buildings.
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Find out
about the
changes taking place
in retail properties.
We look at recent
innovations in the
industry and speak to
experts on growing
trends.
MIKE WATTERS
CEO of Redefine International
“The long-term market outlook for the
flexible office sector remains extremely
positive, with structural and behavioural
change driving the momentum behind
strong occupier demand.”
RICHARD VRIES
Group Chief Executive Officer at
Gibb
NICK WATSON
Vice President for Emea, Ruckus
“Digital disruption is not new. Right from
the dawn of the internet, people have been
using technology to benefit business (aug-
ment an existing model) and/or disrupt an
industry. The only difference today, is the
speed of change.
“Africa has a growing need for power,
transport and water infrastructure. While
there are many financiers and enough cap-
ital in the market, little is being done to
bring projects and financiers together.”
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