One of the major issues last year and into 2019 is the steel tariffs and safeguards imposed on aluminum and steel products. In 2019, expect to hear more about the benefits and potential ergonomic implications of hot-desking as more firms transition their workplaces into this model. As major consumers of electricity and natural gas, commercial real estate operators know they must prepare for flow-through costs of carbon tax in 2019. In 2019, expect more companies to make strides towards improving quality-of-life for employees, leading to more productive workers. Regulatory manoeuvresBarbara Carss: Whether it’s the introduction of new rules or relaxation of old ones, the regulatory landscape is likely to shift in 2019.