One size (property) solutions no longer work

We now need elastic buildings

Landlords and Bosses face the same dilemmas

It is all about choice and flexibility

Existing playbooks are obsolete

Commercial property faces huge disruption

CRE Advisor

Leading an estates, facilities, property, or workplace team today is a very demanding role, one has to face up to the unique and unprecedented challenges of a rapidly changing world of work and the workplace (property).

Chris Kane and Associates offer clients an unusual blend of people and property skills coupled with genuine hands-on practical experience . This is delivered through out unique CRES proposition.

Author & Speaker

As the author of Where is my Office and a variety of other publications and blogs Chris provides his unique perspective on a rapidly changing world of work, the workforces and workplaces.

Chris Kane

Non Executive Director

  • Over 25 years experience as a non executive Board Member across a range of sectors has equipped Chris with the ability to apply a strategic perspective to facilities, property and construction issues.
  • Deep experience in workplace strategy, place making and supply chain optimisation.
  • Extensive knowledge of the property industry as both a client and a provider and across public and private sectors.
  • Long term advocate for the need to better understand the relationship between people and place.
WHY IS PLACEMAKING SO HOT RIGHT NOW?

WHY IS PLACEMAKING SO HOT RIGHT NOW?

Recently I’ve noticed a noticeable increase in the mainstream press and social media on the importance of placemaking; making me wonder why has it become so topical now and what are the driving factors behind the buzz? Reading London’s popular Evening Standard...

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A collision of two colossi?

A collision of two colossi?

I am always filled with awe, every time I get the opportunity to walk through  the  hallowed  portals  of  The  Mother  of  Parliaments, However, last week there was another reason to be awestruck; since I was attending and event hosted by WeWork at the Palace of...

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Boston and Madrid reflections: A Rubicon moment in transit?

Boston and Madrid reflections: A Rubicon moment in transit?

Having just returned from the CoreNet Global Summit in Boston and having previously attended the EMEA Conference in Madrid, I had the opportunity to reflect on what I had observed at both these gatherings. My impression was that CRE/workplace sector was now beginning...

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