Smart Buildings, Smarter Contracts: When Real Estate Meets Technology
On this episode, Belinda Schwartz, executive chairperson of Herrick and co-chair of the Real Estate Department, and Technology Transactions partner, Jenna Levy, explore the growing intersection of commercial real estate and emerging technology. From smart buildings, proptech platforms and tenant experience applications to AI-driven solutions and complex commercial contracting issues, Belinda and Jenna discuss a number of the technology-related risks shaping today's real estate deals and opportunities. They examine the concerns keeping clients up at night, share practical strategies for managing contractual and data-related risks, offer guidance on best practices for AI use and discuss what owners, operators and investors should be doing now to utilize technology to provide a competitive edge and prepare for the next wave of innovation transforming the commercial real estate industry.