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.

Location, location, location – a fresh perspective?

Location, Location, Location – A Fresh Perspective? Recently I revisited the MIPIM conference after a lengthy absence. It is the European if not global showcase for real estate projects and played host to over 20,000 people with the lovely Cannes in the south of...

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People, Place and Productivity – fresh perspectives?

It all depends on how one looks at the situation is a question I constantly ask myself. As another year draws to a close and we weather the storms of uncertainty and volatility the workplace agenda has been a real eye-opener. It reinforced my view that apart from the...

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The times they are a changing – even for CRE!

January 2004 was a big month for me.  It marked the start of my new role at the BBC where I became global head of Corporate Real Estate (CRE).  Since getting involved with the consumer side of the real estate industry almost 30 years ago I have focused on becoming...

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