The 10 Most Influential Leaders in Real Estate, 2025 May2025

Abdelrahman Tallawi

“Real estate that respects nature today ensures communities can flourish tomorrow.”

Building the Future

Inaneramarkedbyrapidurbanexpansion,shifting

marketdynamics,andtheintegrationof groundbreakingtechnologies,therealestatesector continuestobeabarometerofeconomicresilienceand innovation.AsCIOLookunveilsitsspecialedition The 10 Most Influential Leaders in Real Estate, 2025 they shineaspotlightonthetrailblazersredefiningthewaywe live,work,invest,andgrow

Thisyear’shonoreesaremorethanjusthighachievers; theyarevisionarieswhohavetransformedchallengesinto opportunities.Fromsustainableurbandesigntoleveraging dataanalyticsandproptechforsmarterdevelopments, theseleadersexemplifystrategicforesightandbold leadership.Theyhavenotonlydrivenrecord-breaking growthbutalsocontributedtocommunities,advancing inclusivity,affordability,andenvironmentalstewardshipin realestate.

Whatunitesthemisasharedcommitmentto impact—buildingbeyondstructures,investinginpeople, andleavingalegacythattranscendsprofits.Eachprofilein thiseditionoffersaglimpseintotheirjourney, philosophies,andthefuturetheyareshapingforthe industry

Atatimewhenuncertaintyandtransformationgohandin hand,theseindividualsprovideclarity,purpose,anda roadmapforthenextgenerationofrealestate professionals.

Wearehonoredtopresenttheirstoriesandcelebratetheir contributionstoanindustrythataffectseveryaspectof modernlife.Maytheirjourneysinspireyouasmuchas theyhaveinspiredus.

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Abdelrahman Tallawi

Redefining Industry Standards with Technology-Driven Approaches

Theprojectmanagementindustryisprogressingwith

thegrowingintegrationofdigitalsolutionsthat enhanceefficiency,transparency,andcollaboration. Asorganizationsundertakeincreasinglyintricate infrastructureandrealestateprojects,theneedfor streamlinedprocessesanddata-drivendecision-makinghas becomemorepronounced.ProjectManagement InformationSystems(PMIS)haveemergedasessential toolsinoptimizingprojectexecution,providingreal-time insights,andmitigatingrisks.Theseadvancementsreshape howteamsmanageworkflows,ensuringthatlarge-scale projectsmeetquality,time,andbudgetexpectations.The roleoftechnologyinprojectmanagementisnotjustabout automationbutaboutcreatingacohesiveecosystemwhere data,processes,andpeoplealignseamlesslyforbetter outcomes.

AbdelrahmanTallawi,asaPMISManager,bringsa forward-thinkingapproachtoimplementingdigital solutionsinprojectmanagement.Hisabilitytobridgethe gapbetweentechnologyandexecutionhaspositionedhim asakeyfigureindrivingtransformationwithintheindustry Withastrongfoundationincomputerscience,project management,andbusinessstrategy,heintegratesadvanced analytics,automation,andworkflowoptimizationto enhanceoperationalefficiency.Hisleadershipisdefinedby acommitmenttocontinuousimprovement,adaptability,and adeepunderstandingofhowdigitaltoolscanredefine projectmanagement.Byengagingstakeholders,refining processes,andensuringseamlesssystemadoption,he nurturesacultureofinnovationandefficiency,making technologyanenablerratherthanadisruption.

HillInternational,Inc.,aglobalprojectandconstruction managementleader,providestheplatformforexecuting large-scaledigitaltransformationinitiatives.Recognizedfor itsexpertiseinmanaginghigh-profileprojects,thecompany prioritizesadoptingadvancedtechnologiestoenhance projectperformance.Throughitscommitmenttodigital projectgovernance,HillInternationalensuresclients

receivetailoredsolutionsthatalignwiththeirstrategic objectives.Thecompany’sfocusonintegratingPMIS solutionsacrosscriticalinfrastructureandrealestate developmentsreinforcesitspositionasaleaderinmodern projectmanagementpractices.Byinvestinginadvanced technologyandskilledprofessionals,HillInternational continuestoredefineindustrybenchmarks,driving efficiencyandinnovationinprojectexecution.

Let's explore Abdelrahman’s data-driven decision-making in project management:

ExpertiseinManagingLarge-ScaleProjects

Abdelrahman’sjourneyintoprojectmanagementandPMIS (ProjectManagementInformationSystems)stemsfroma deep-seatedpassionforoptimizingprocessesand harnessingtechnologytodriveoperationalefficiency.With anacademicbackgroundinComputerScience,Project Management,InternationalBusinessandStrategy,and BusinessAdministration,hedevelopedastrongfoundation inboththetechnicalandstrategicaspectsofproject execution.

Earlyinhiscareer,herecognizedthetransformativepower ofdigitalsolutionsinenhancingprojecttransparency, efficiency,andcollaboration.Thisrealizationledhimto specializeinimplementingPMISplatforms,integrating advancedanalytics,andstreamliningworkflowautomation toimproveprojectperformance.

Overtheyears,hehasgainedextensivehands-on experiencemanagingcomplex,large-scaleinfrastructure andrealestateprojects,refininghisexpertiseinselecting, configuring,anddeployingPMISsolutionstailoredto diverseorganizationalneeds.Hisrolehasevolvedbeyond technicalimplementationtoincludestakeholder engagement,processreengineering,andchange management,ensuringseamlessadoptionofdigitaltools acrossmultidisciplinaryteams.

AbdelrahmanTallawi PMISManager

HillInternational,Inc.

HillInternational,aglobalprojectandconstruction managementleader,recognizedhisabilitytobridgethegap betweentechnologyandprojectexecution.Thecompany providedhimwithaninvaluableplatformtospearhead PMISinitiatives,enablinghimtousecutting-edge technologiestodrivedigitaltransformationacrosscritical projects.Aspartofthisrole,heledthePMISeffortsforthe NationalHousingCompany(NHC),thelargestrealestate developerintheMiddleEast.

Giventheirscale,complexity,andstrategicimportance, workingonNHC’sambitiousandtransformativeprojects hasbeenbothanhonorandachallenge.Throughthis initiative,hehasenhanceddigitalprojectgovernance, streamlinedoperations,andensuredthatNHC’sextensive portfolioisexecutedwithmaximumefficiency, transparency,andtechnologicalinnovation.

Today,hisapproachtoPMISisshapedbyacommitmentto continuousinnovation,adaptability,andadeep understandingofhowdigitalsolutionscanrevolutionize projectmanagementinanincreasinglycomplexandfastpacedindustry

EnablingReal-TimeInsightsandRiskMitigation

AsaPMISManager,Abdelrahman’sprimary responsibilitiesarestrategicallyselecting,implementing, andoptimizingdigitalsolutionsthatenhanceproject execution,facilitateseamlesscollaborationanddrivedatainformeddecision-making.Thisinvolvesconducting comprehensiveassessmentsofprojectrequirements, customizingPMISplatformstoalignwithclientobjectives, andensuringseamlessintegrationwithexistingsystemsto createaunifiedprojectecosystem.

Heengagescloselywithprojectstakeholders,ITspecialists, andprojectmanagerstoguaranteesuccessful implementationandensurealignmentbetweentechnology andbusinessneeds.Arobustchangemanagementstrategy isessentialtoencourageuseradoption,minimize resistance,andmaximizetheplatform’simpact.

Thisincludesstructuredtrainingprograms,continuoususer engagement,anditerativeprocessimprovementsthatrefine workflowsandenhancesystemefficiency.Byusing innovativePMIStechnologies,heenablesteamstogain real-timeprojectinsights,streamlinereporting,and proactivelymitigaterisks,ultimatelycontributingtothe successofcomplexprojects.

PromotingCollaborationandAccountability

LeadershipinaPMISroledemandsabalanceoftechnical proficiencyandstronginterpersonalskills.Abdelrahman’s approachpromotesacultureofcollaboration,innovation, andaccountability.Managingcross-functionalteams involvesmorethanjustaligningprojectgoalswith technology;itrequiresadeepunderstandingofeachteam’s uniquechallengesandtheabilitytobridgegapsbetween technicalandnon-technicalstakeholders.

Hehighlightsclearandtransparentcommunication, ensuringthateveryone,fromexecutivestoendusers, recognizesthestrategicvalueofPMISadoption.By empoweringteammemberswiththerighttools,providing targetedtraining,andencouragingaproblem-solving mindset,hecreatesanenvironmentwheretechnology enhancesefficiencyratherthanbecomingabarrier. Encouragingopendialogue,feedbackloops,andcontinuous learningalsodriveengagementandlong-termsuccessin projectexecution.

ProactiveChangeManagementStrategies

OneofthekeychallengesinPMISimplementationis overcomingresistancetochange.Manyteams,particularly thoseaccustomedtotraditionalprojectmanagement methods,mayhesitatetoadoptnewdigitalworkflows.To addressthis,Abdelrahmanfocusesonproactivechange managementstrategies,includingearlystakeholder engagement,clearcommunicationofbenefits,andhands-on trainingprogramstailoredtodifferentusergroups.By promotingacultureofcollaborationanddemonstratingthe tangibleadvantagesofPMIS,suchasincreasedefficiency, real-timedataaccess,andreducedmanualworkload,he helpsteamstransitionsmoothlyandembracenew technologies.

Anotherchallengeisensuringseamlesssystem interoperability.IntegratingPMISwithexistingenterprise software,suchasERPanddocumentmanagementsystems, requiresmeticulousplanning,technicalcustomization,and closecollaborationwithITspecialists.Heworkstoidentify potentialintegrationissuesearly,appliesindustrybest practices,andensuresthatdataflowsseamlesslyacrossall platformswithoutdisruptionstoongoingoperations.

Datasecurityandregulatorycomplianceareconcernsin PMISimplementation,especiallywhendealingwith confidentialprojectinformation.Tomitigaterisks,he implementsrobustcybersecuritymeasures,enforcesaccess

controlpolicies,andensuresadherencetointernational standardssuchasISO27001.Continuousmonitoringand periodicauditsfurtherhelpmaintainsystemintegrityand safeguardsensitivedataagainstpotentialthreats.

Byaddressingthesechallengesthroughstrategicplanning, teamengagement,andtechnologicalbestpractices,he ensuresthatPMISsolutionsmeetorganizationalneedsand drivelong-termprojectsuccess.

EffectiveTaskDelegationandAutomation

Abdelrahmanbelievesbalancingprofessionalandpersonal lifeinprojectmanagementischallenging,especiallywhen handlinghigh-stakesprojectswithtightdeadlines.To maintainequilibrium,Abdelrahmanadoptsaproactive approachtotimemanagement,settingclearprioritiesand establishingboundariestopreventworkfromencroaching onpersonaltime.Delegatingtaskseffectivelyandusing automationtoolshelpstreamlineworkflows,allowinghim tofocusonstrategicdecision-makingratherthan administrativeburdens.

Additionally,hemakesitapointtodisconnectafterwork hourstorechargementallyandphysically.Engagingin regularphysicalactivities,spendingqualitytimewith family,andpursuingpersonalinterestsareessentialfor maintainingresilienceandafreshperspective.Hefirmly believesthatawell-balancedlifestyleenhancespersonal well-beingandpromotesgreaterefficiency,creativity,and leadershipintheworkplace.

CollaboratingwithProfessionalNetworks

Beingproactiveandadaptableisessentialtostayingahead inthePMISfield.Abdelrahmanprioritizesstayinginformed byattendingindustryconferences,webinars,andseminars, wherehecanlearnaboutthelatesttrendsandemerging technologiesinprojectmanagement.Additionally,he activelyengageswithprofessionalnetworks,collaborating withthoughtleadersandpeerstoshareinsightsand innovations.

HecloselymonitorsadvancementsinAI-driventools,cloud platforms,andadvanceddataanalytics,allofwhichare reshapingprojectmanagementworkflows.Thisensuresthat thePMISsolutionsimplementedarenotonlycutting-edge butalsoinlinewithbestpracticesthatenhanceoperational efficiencyandimproveprojectoutcomes.

GainingHands-OnExperienceinKeyAreas

ForthoseaspiringtobuildacareerinPMIS,Abdelrahman recommendsstartingwithastrongfoundationinproject managementprinciplesandthetechnologythatpowers modernsolutions.AchievingcertificationssuchasPMPor PRINCE2orpursuingspecializedtraininginPMIScan provideacompetitiveedge.Equallyimportantisgaining hands-onexperienceinkeyareassuchasprojectcontrols, datareporting,anddigitaltransformation.

Asolidunderstandingofhowthesecomponentsinteract withinthecontextofaprojectwillhelpaspiring professionalsstandout.Additionally,thePMISfield demandsadaptabilitytoevolvingtechnologies,excellent problem-solvingskills,andtheabilitytocommunicate effectivelyacrossdiverseteams.Theintersectionof technicalacumenandstronginterpersonalskillsisvitalfor addressingthechallengesandopportunitiesinthisfield.

MentoringtheNextGenerationofPMISExperts

Lookingahead,Abdelrahman’sgoalistopropelHill International’sdigitaltransformationbyincorporating cutting-edgetechnologieslikeadvanceddataanalytics, artificialintelligence,andautomationintoitsPMIS solutions.Heenvisionsharnessingreal-timedataanalytics andpredictivemodelingtoenhanceoperationalefficiency andprovideactionableinsightsthatinformprojectstrategic decision-making.

AsPMISmanageranddoctoralresearcher,heexplores innovativemethodologiesinprojectmanagementandPMIS systems.Onapersonallevel,heaspirestocontributetothe broaderPMISandprojectmanagementcommunityby drivingthoughtleadershipinitiatives.Thisincludes publishingresearch,sharingindustrybestpractices,and mentoringemergingprofessionalstoensurethenext generationofPMISexpertsiswell-preparedtotackle evolvingchallengesinthefield.

Smart Spending

How to Save Money with Smart Financial Tips

Intoday'sfast-pacedworld,financialsecurityismore

importantthanever.Withrisinglivingcosts,economic uncertainty,andanincreasingnumberoffinancial obligations,manyindividualsfinditchallengingtomaintain controlovertheirmoney.However,thekeytofinancialwell-being isn'talwaysearningmore,it'softenaboutspendingsmarter.Smart financialhabits,whenconsistentlypracticed,canleadto significantlong-termsavingsandgreaterpeaceofmind.This articledemonstratespracticalandprovenstrategiesforsaving money,frombuildingarealisticbudgettomanagingdebtand creatingasolidemergencyfund,allaimedathelpingindividuals takecontroloftheirfinancesandbuildamoresecurefuture.

EstablishingaRealisticBudget

Astrongfinancialfoundationbeginswithcreatingarealisticand well-organizedbudget.Thisinvolvesclearlyidentifyingall sourcesofincomealongsideregularandoccasionalexpensesto gainacomprehensiveviewofpersonalfinances.Byunderstanding spendingpatterns,individualscanpinpointareasofexcessand makenecessaryadjustments.Apracticalbudgetalsorequires categorizingexpensesintofixedandvariablecomponentswhile prioritizingsavingsasanessential,non-negotiablecommitment ratherthananafterthought.

Stickingtoabudgetdemandsconsistenteffortandmindfulness. Utilizingdigitalbudgetingtoolsormobileappscansimplifythis processbyautomaticallytrackingexpendituresandorganizing themintoclearcategories.Thesetoolsnotonlystreamlinethe monitoringoffinancialactivitybutalsoserveasdailyreminders tostayalignedwithestablishedfinancialgoals,helpingprevent impulsiveorunnecessarypurchases.

ReducingUnnecessaryExpenses

Ahighlyeffectivestrategyforincreasingsavingsistominimize unnecessaryordiscretionaryspending.Expensessuchasfrequent diningout,high-endsubscriptions,andimpulsiveshoppingcan oftenbereducedwithoutcausingmajordisruptionstodailylife. Takingthetimetoreviewrecurringmonthlycharges—likeunused

gymmemberships,streamingplatforms,orsubscription boxes—canuncoverexpensesthatnolongerprovidevalue andcanbeeliminatedordowngradedtomoreaffordable options.

Tofurthercurbimpulsivespending,adoptinga24-hour pausebeforemakingnon-essentialpurchasescanbe particularlyuseful.Thissimpleyetpowerfultechnique createsspaceforreflectionandhelpsdifferentiatebetween genuineneedsandfleetingwants.Moreoftenthannot, waitingadayleadstothedecisionthattheitemisn'ttruly necessary,reinforcingmoreintentionalandmindful spendinghabits.

ManagingDebtResponsibly

Effectivelymanagingdebtisakeycomponentof maintainingfinancialstabilityandsignificantlyimpacts one’sabilitytosave.High-interestobligations,especially fromcreditcards,canquicklyconsumeincomethrough compoundinginterestcharges.Toaddressthis,individuals canadoptstructuredrepaymentstrategiesliketheavalanche method,whichtargetshigh-interestdebtsfirst,orthe snowballmethod,whichfocusesonpayingoffsmaller balancestobuildmomentum.Bothapproachescan acceleratedebtreductionwhileminimizingoverallinterest paid.

Inadditiontostrategicrepayment,exploringoptionssuch asdebtconsolidationorrenegotiatingtermswithlenders canhelplowerinterestratesandsimplifymonthly payments.Asdebtsaregraduallyreducedoreliminated,the moneythatwasonceallocatedtoservicingthosebalances canberedirectedtowardsavings,emergencyfunds,or long-terminvestments.Thisshiftnotonlyimproves immediatecashflowbutalsolaysthegroundworkfor futurefinancialsecurity.

BuildinganEmergencyFund

Anemergencyfundservesasacrucialfinancialbuffer, offeringprotectionagainstunforeseeneventssuchas medicalemergencies,jobloss,orurgenthomerepairs. Havingimmediateaccesstocashduringthesesituations canhelpavoidtherelianceonhigh-interestcreditcardsor personalloans,whichcanleadtolong-termfinancialstrain. Thisfinancialcushionallowsindividualstohandle unexpectedexpenseswithoutderailingtheiroverallbudget orsavingsgoals.

Tobeeffective,anemergencyfundshouldideallycover threetosixmonths’worthofessentiallivingexpensesand bestoredinaseparate,easilyaccessible,interest-bearing savingsaccount.Buildingthisfunddoesn’trequirelarge, one-timecontributions—consistentdeposits,evenin modestamounts,canaccumulateovertime.Thepresence ofanemergencyfundnotonlyenhancesfinancialresilience butalsobringspeaceofmind,knowingthatsupportisin placewhenlife’suncertaintiesarise.

Conclusion

Smartspendingisnotaboutsacrificingcomfortor deprivingoneselfofenjoyment,it'saboutmaking intentionalchoicesthatalignwithlong-termfinancialgoals. Byadoptinghabitssuchasbudgetingeffectively,cutting backonunnecessaryexpenses,managingdebtwisely,and preparingfortheunexpectedwithanemergencyfund, individualscantakemeaningfulstepstowardfinancial independence.Thesestrategies,whenimplemented consistently,notonlyimproveday-to-dayfinancialhealth butalsocreateasolidfoundationforfuturegrowthand stability Withathoughtfulapproachtomoney management,anyonecanturnfinancialgoalsinto achievablerealities.

“A sustainable property is an investment in the planet and the prosperity of generations to come.”

How to Develop Zero-Carbon Real Estate Projects

Therealestatesectorisresponsibleforasignificant

portionofglobalcarbonemissions,boththrough theenergyusedinbuildingsandthematerialsand processesinvolvedinconstruction.Astheworldshifts towardsustainabledevelopment,zero-carbonrealestate projectsaregainingmomentum.Theseprojectsaimto eliminatecarbonemissionsthroughoutthebuilding’s lifecycle,fromconstructiontooperationandeventual decommissioning.Here’sacomprehensiveguideto developingzero-carbonrealestateprojects.

1.FocusonEnergyEfficiencyandPassiveDesign

Thefirststepincreatingazero-carbonbuildingistoreduce itsenergydemandasmuchaspossible.Energyefficiency shouldbeembeddedinthedesignandconstructionprocess fromtheoutset.Passivedesignstrategies,whichleverage naturalresourcesandsiteconditions,areessential.

Forexample,orientingbuildingstomaximizenatural daylightreducestheneedforartificiallighting.Usinghighperformanceinsulationandairtightconstructionminimizes heatlossinwinterandheatgaininsummer,drastically reducingtheneedforheatingandcooling.Incorporating naturalventilationsystemsandsolarshadingcanfurthercut energyuse.Byreducingthebuilding’sbaselineenergy needs,thechallengeofachievingzero-carbonstatus becomesmuchmoremanageable.

2.SwitchtoRenewableEnergySources

Onceenergydemandisminimized,thenextstepistomeet theremainingneedswithrenewableenergy.Installingonsitesolarpanelsorwindturbinescanprovideclean electricitydirectlytothebuilding.Inareaswhereon-site generationislimited,developerscanpurchaserenewable energyfromthegridorinvestinoff-siterenewableprojects.

Energystoragesystems,suchasbatteries,arealsocrucial. Theyensurethatrenewableenergyisavailableevenwhen thesunisn’tshiningorthewindisn’tblowing,providinga steadyandreliablepowersupply.Bycombiningenergy efficiencywithrenewables,buildingscanoperateentirely withoutfossilfuels.

3.UseLow-CarbonandSustainableMaterials

Thecarbonfootprintofabuildingisnotjustaboutthe energyituses;italsoincludestheemissionsgenerated duringtheproductionandtransportofbuildingmaterialsknownasembodiedcarbon.Toaddressthis,developers shouldprioritizematerialswithlowembodiedcarbon.

Thiscanbeachievedbyreusingexistingstructuresand materials,selectingrecycledorrapidlyrenewablematerials likebamboo,andchoosingsupplierswhouselow-carbon manufacturingprocesses.Prefabricationandmodular constructionmethodscanalsoreducewasteand transportationemissions,furtherloweringtheproject’s overallcarbonfootprint.

4.IntegrateSmartTechnologies

Smartbuildingtechnologiesplayavitalroleinmaintaining zero-carbonoperations.Sensorsandautomationsystems canmonitorandcontrolenergyuseinrealtime,optimizing lighting,heating,cooling,andventilationbasedon occupancyandweatherconditions.

Smartmetersprovidedetailedfeedbackonenergy consumption,helpingfacilitymanagersidentify opportunitiesforfurthersavings.Automatedsystemscan alsoadjustblinds,windows,andHVACsettingstomaintain comfortwhileminimizingenergyuse.Thesetechnologies ensurethatthebuildingcontinuestooperateefficiently throughoutitslife.

5.ImplementWaterandWasteManagementSolutions

Zero-carbonprojectsshouldalsoaddresswaterandwaste. Rainwaterharvestingandgreywaterrecyclingsystems reducethedemandforfreshwater,whilewater-efficient fixturesandlandscapingminimizeconsumption.

Duringconstruction,wastemanagementplansshould prioritizerecyclingandreuse,divertingasmuchmaterialas possiblefromlandfills.Throughoutthebuilding’s operation,compostingandrecyclingprogramshelp minimizetheenvironmentalimpact.

6.PursueGreenBuildingCertificationsandIncentives

CertificationssuchasLEED,BREEAM,orEDGEprovide aframeworkfordesigningandoperatingsustainable buildings.Achievingcertificationnotonlydemonstratesa commitmenttosustainabilitybutcanalsomakethe propertymoreattractivetotenantsandinvestors.

Manygovernmentsofferincentivesforzero-carbon projects,includingtaxbreaks,grants,andexpedited permitting.Takingadvantageoftheseprogramscanhelp offsetthecostsofsustainabletechnologiesandmaterials, makingzero-carbondevelopmentmorefinanciallyviable.

7.EngageStakeholdersandFoster

Collaboration

Developingazero-carbonrealestateprojectrequires collaborationacrosstheentiresupplychain.Architects, engineers,contractors,suppliers,andbuildingoccupantsall playaroleinachievingsustainabilitygoals.

Developersshouldestablishclearsustainabilitycriteriafor suppliersandcontractors,andprovideeducationand trainingforbuildingoccupantstoencourageenergy-saving behaviors.Engagingwithlocalcommunitiesand policymakerscanalsohelpovercomeregulatoryand logisticalchallenges.

8.Monitor,Report,andImprove

Zero-carbondevelopmentisanongoingprocess.Oncethe buildingisoperational,continuousmonitoringand reportingareessential.Regularenergyaudits,carbon footprintassessments,andoccupantfeedbackhelpidentify areasforimprovementandensurethatthebuildingremains ontracktomeetitszero-carbongoals.

Conclusion

Zero-carbonrealestateprojectsarenotjustan environmentalnecessity-theyareasmartinvestmentinthe future.Byprioritizingenergyefficiency,renewableenergy, sustainablematerials,smarttechnologies,andstakeholder collaboration,developerscancreatebuildingsthatare healthier,moreresilient,andmorevaluable.

Asthedemandforsustainablerealestategrows,thosewho leadthewayinzero-carbondevelopmentwillsetthe standardfortheindustryandcontributemeaningfullytoa moresustainableworld.