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- Operations & Maintenance Building Strategic Partnerships Through Outsourcing March 12, 2024 | By: CRE Insight Journal Within commercial real estate (CRE), property management plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of assets and the enhancement of property value. Now, with a focus on operational efficiency and strategic [...]
- Operations & Maintenance, Parking Lots & Decks Summer Maintenance for Parking Lots and Decks September 14, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal The sun is shining, temperatures are soaring, and summer is coming to a close. While people look forward to the final beach trips and barbecues of the season, it is crucial for commercial property owners and managers to [...]
- Operations & Maintenance, Risk Management Fall Protection in the Workplace: Laws, Responsibilities, and Practices August 28, 2023 | By: Scott Weiland, PE, SE, and James T. Boatright, PE, OSHA Qualified Person Falls are the leading cause of preventable death and lost day injuries in the workplace. While most falls are from a higher to lower level, the majority of fatalities occur from heights of between 11 ft. and 20 ft., and [...]
- Operations & Maintenance, Technology Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Commercial Real Estate HVAC Systems August 10, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal In commercial real estate, optimizing energy consumption is not only a financial consideration but also a step towards environmental sustainability. One of the most impactful areas to focus on is the Heating, Ventilation [...]
- Operations & Maintenance, Preparedness Extreme Weather in CRE: Preparing for Tomorrow July 13, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal Property managers and operators must be ready for almost anything, both for tenants and staff. Putting strategic plans to safeguard properties and operations during extreme weather events can ensure your property and sta [...]
- Operations & Maintenance, Technology Energy Storage Technologies and Net-Zero Policies May 4, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal Energy storage technologies, when paired with renewable energy systems, have the potential to revolutionize commercial real estate (CRE) by enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. As these technologies become increasingl [...]
- Financial Management, Operations & Maintenance The Role of Building Operations Professionals in Budgeting for Commercial Properties January 31, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal Building operations professionals play a crucial role in budgeting for commercial properties. They are responsible for ensuring that a building runs efficiently and effectively while also controlling costs. In this post, [...]
- Leadership, Operations & Maintenance Lessons in Leadership: Michael Lopez January 9, 2023 | By: Michael Lopez In October of 2022, four leaders across different sectors of the CRE industry were brought together to discuss and present on leadership.
This incredible panel spoke on investing in future leaders, growing teams, mental [...]
- Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance Energy & Cost Savings for Building Engineers November 2, 2022 | By: CRE Insight Journal Building operations and maintenance professionals are both on the front lines and in the trenches when it comes to energy efficiency and sustainable operations at their property.Whether it is the day-to-day operation [...]
- Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance The ENERGY STAR Mindset October 27, 2022 | By: Trent Patterson What mindset should maintenance professionals and property managers have when pursuing an ENERGY STAR certification? Join Trent Patterson, Corporate Facilities Manager with Havertys Furniture, as he reflects on the neces [...]
- Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance ENERGY STAR Tips October 20, 2022 | By: Mark Graves and Laura Campbell How can you make sure all the program and technology changes you make are properly impacting your ENERGY STAR score? Join Mark Graves, Chief Engineer with Zeller, and Laura Campbell, Property Manager with Zeller, as they [...]
- Environmental Sustainability, Lighting, Operations & Maintenance Daylight Harvesting in CRE October 19, 2022 | By: Michael Knox, SMA, LEED GA, BOMI-HP What is daylight harvesting? Join Michael Knox, SMA, LEED-GA, BOMI-HP, Chief Engineer, CODA, with Portman Management, as he explains what daylight harvesting is, and how municipalities are adopting daylight harvesting te [...]
- Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance Building Benchmarking with Chris Lelle October 13, 2022 | By: Christopher Lelle, C.E.M. Benchmarking a portfolio of buildings can show trends, savings, and much more. Join Chris Lelle, C. E. M., Senior Operations Manager with Lincoln Property Company, as he discusses how he uses ENERGY STAR benchmarking, an [...]
- Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance ENERGY STAR® in Commercial Real Estate October 12, 2022 | By: CRE Insight Journal How has the ENERGY STAR® program impacted commercial real estate? Join CRE Insight Journal this ENERGY STAR Day as we explore the incredible benefits ENERGY STAR has brought to CRE over its 30-year lifespan. In this vid [...]
- Operations & Maintenance Building Landscaping Scopes of Work for RFPs September 29, 2022 | By: Kathryn Kavanagh “A SOW is an acronym for a scope of work, and it’s important to have one to avoid contractors making assumptions about what you may or may not want, or what your ownership may or may not want with regards to the leve [...]
- Operations & Maintenance, Roofing “Check” Your Roof August 31, 2022 | By: CRE Insight Journal With the current state of the real estate market, it’s more crucial than ever to have a thorough roof inspection on your commercial property. A bad roof inspection can lead to expensive repairs or even resulting in a t [...]
- Design & Construction, Operations & Maintenance, Parking Lots & Decks Structural Inspection and Repair for Property Operations August 9, 2022 | By: CRE Insight Journal Structural inspection and repair for property operations is a growing industry, with many professionals working to ensure the structural integrity and visual aesthetic of a building or parking structure remains sound. It [...]
- Books / Blogs, Design & Construction, Operations & Maintenance CRE Insight Journal, 2022 Special Issue July 7, 2022 | By: CRE Insight Journal The 2022 Insight Special Issue covers the value of continuing education in commercial real estate, the importance and benefits of building certifications, the evolution of e-commerce, fall protection in the workplace, an [...]
- Design & Construction, Operations & Maintenance, Risk Management Structural Inspection and Repair: Densely Populated Repairs May 12, 2022 | By: Owen Kavanagh Structures deteriorate. Water, cracks, changing loads, insect infestations, and more, affect the structural integrity of buildings, and may necessitate repairs. Some repairs simply have to happen. However, many buildings [...]
- Design & Construction, Operations & Maintenance Structural Inspection and Repair: Masonry, Concrete, and Repairs April 18, 2022 | By: Owen Kavanagh Structural inspection and repair are extremely important topics. Building materials require regular inspection, maintenance, and repair, regardless of whether they are wood, steel, masonry, or reinforced concrete. This a [...]