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Using AI for Sustainability Businesses are being reshaped by artificial intelligence, notably through gains in sustainable practices. It’s assisting them - whether lowering building energy use, streamlining deliveries, or forecasting ecological h [...]
Water Conservation: Techniques for Reducing Water Usage Water conservation has become a critical issue worldwide, driven by increasing demand, environmental concerns, and the effects of climate change. In the context of commercial real estate, where large buildings and comple [...]
Managing Environmental Risks in Commercial Real Estate The commercial real estate industry has always faced various challenges, from fluctuating market conditions to shifting tenant demands. However, over the last few decades, one issue has steadily gained prominence in the [...]
Adaptive Reuse – Transforming the Built Environment Adaptive reuse is revolutionizing commercial real estate (CRE) by repurposing underutilized or obsolete properties into vibrant, functional spaces. This strategy breathes new life into aging structures, reduces environme [...]
Green Cleaning in the Commercial Real Estate Industry: Enhancing Sustainability and Value As sustainability takes center stage across industries, the commercial real estate (CRE) sector is embracing green cleaning practices as part of its commitment to environmentally responsible operations. Green cleaning re [...]
ENERGY STAR NextGen™ Certification Launched The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the launch of ENERGY STAR NextGen, a new level of certification for U.S. commercial and multifamily buildings that available to the nation's most energy-efficient, l [...]
11 On-Demand Sustainability Resources CRE Insight Journal’s annual ENERGY STAR® Month wrapped up recently. Here’s a quick look at the 11 on-demand resources released this year:Behind the Curtain: Increased Tenant Transparency – While energy perfor [...]
Sustainability in the Commercial Real Estate World In the winter of 2020, I completed two brief videos for CRE Insight Journal relating to sustainability. The impact your company might have on the Triple Bottom Line of Sustainability, articulated beautifully by the Unite [...]
Environmental Sustainability Case Studies Commercial real estate professionals often find inspiration from other industry professionals and the projects they implement to design, construct, manage, and operate properties. If you’re looking for some inspiration [...]
Ways to Save: Resources Sustainability and efficiency are major drivers in commercial real estate. Tenants look towards greener buildings and ask owners how they are impacting the environment. Owners look towards managers and operators on how t [...]
EV Chargers in CRE: Cost and Installation There were only 506 public EV chargers nationwide in 2010. The number of EV chargers has grown substantially to over 175,000 chargers in 2024. With the growth in electric vehicles, the need to provide charging infrastruc [...]
Technology and Sustainability Technological innovations have made it possible to advance sustainability in building operations through features such as systems monitoring and energy performance tracking, but the term technology has always been a bit [...]
Strategies for Property Managers to Promote ENERGY STAR Tenant Space ENERGY STAR Tenant Space is designation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for commercial spaces that meet specific energy efficiency performance criteria. It focuses on leased spaces, encouraging tenants [...]
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Update The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is rolling out optional Multi-Factor Authentication for all Portfolio Manager® users on Oct. 15, 2024.What You Need to KnowMulti-Factor Authentication (MFA) [...]
Sustainable Management: an Interview with Brenden Welch Brenden Welch is Bridge Commercial Real Estate’s Director of Property Management for the greater Atlanta area. He has over twenty-five years in the commercial real estate industry and sits at the cutting edge of buildi [...]
State of Play: The Sustainability Imperative: Practical Strategies for Office Buildings As property managers of office buildings, you’ve seen the industry shift in many directions over the years. Tenant expectations have evolved, regulations have tightened, and the pressure to maintain the value of your p [...]
Sourcing Energy Efficient Products ENERGY STAR® is an essential resource for commercial real estate (CRE) professionals who are focused on driving environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® provides several tools that are useful in [...]
Behind the Curtain: Increased Tenant Transparency While energy performance has been the focus for most building owners, property managers, and building engineers for many years, there is now more of a push to see this reported. In recent years, Environmental, Social, an [...]
State of Play State of PlayThe Current and Future State of Play of the CRE IndustryWelcome to State of Play, from CRE Insight Journal.This publication features must-read articles on the current and future sta [...]
Efficiency in Facility Management Facilities are currently seeing a growing focus on sustainability. For facility managers, this means balancing many different needs while being innovative and responsible. New technologies are rapidly entering the market [...]