A New Space Race –Country Reports

We would like to extend a special thank you to the diverse set of industry leaders and experts who shared their ideas and insights with us as part of this study.

• Ali Alsuwaidi, vice-president of the Middle East Facilities Management Association 
• Wayne Butcher, director at Grant Thornton UK LLP
• Ewan Jones, Partner at Grimshaw
• Jeremy Kelly, Research Director at JLL
• Kerstin Sailer, Co-Founder of Brainybirdz and Professor in the Sociology of Architecture at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London 
• Maia Small, Manager, policies and strategies at San Francisco Planning
• Steven Velegrinis, Head of Masterplanning at AECOM
• Christian Waglechner, senior development manager at CA Immobilien Anlagen AG (CA Immo)
• Michael Webber, Josey Centennial Professor in energy resources, mechanical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, and former chief science and technology officer at ENGIE
• Xiaohu Tao, Vice President, Business Innovation and Digital, in Energy Networks at E.ON

This thought leadership study is based on a survey, in-depth interviews and desk research. It is not an academic or scientific research paper. Our goal is not to provide any final answers, but rather to start conversations, stimulate thought, and encourage infrastructure stakeholders to reflect on what today’s megatrends mean for the future of our energy system and built environment.

The survey included 501 respondents from 10 countries. The countries involved include those large-scale and/or highly advanced infrastructure assets and ambitions. It was fielded in June and July 2021.