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Winter Preparation: Top 8 Things Building Owners and Managers Should Do January 27, 2025 | By: Scott Weiland, PE, SE Is your facility prepared for winter? Winter can be a challenging season for property owners and building managers. Inclement weather can strike without notice, and if you’re not prepared, your building and occupants c [...] - Operations & Maintenance, Roofing
A Guide to Commercial Roof Maintenance January 27, 2025 | By: Drew Higgins Maintaining a commercial flat roof is critical to ensuring a long life for your building’s structural integrity and preventing costly repairs. While flat roofs are known for their durability and practicality in commerc [...] - Operations & Maintenance
How Building Engineers in Commercial Real Estate Can Prepare for a Fire Inspection January 20, 2025 | By: CRE Insight Journal Fire inspections are essential in the commercial real estate industry, serving as a safeguard for the safety of building occupants and protecting property investments. For building engineers, ensuring readiness for these [...] -
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Enhancing Energy Efficiency in CRE HVAC Systems December 13, 2024 | 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 [...] - Additional Insights, Operations & Maintenance
Codes and CRE: How they are Developed, Adopted, and Applied December 9, 2024 | By: CRE Insight Journal Codes are paramount to buildings and architecture. Building codes ensure that properties are built and operated in compliance with safety and health standards, as well as local laws and regulations. They guide what can a [...] - Operations & Maintenance, Preparedness
Winterization for Commercial Real Estate Properties: Essential Preparations for Building Operations November 5, 2024 | By: Kevin Weatherby | Mike Ghinga | Brock Gallman | David Vences As winter approaches, commercial real estate professionals need to shift their focus from summer maintenance to protecting their buildings from wintry weather challenges. Effective winterization can prevent costly repair [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance
Sustainable Management: an Interview with Brenden Welch October 7, 2024 | By: 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 [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance
Efficiency in Facility Management September 16, 2024 | By: CRE Insight Journal 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 [...] - Operations & Maintenance, Technology
The Data-Driven Future of CRE and Property Management September 9, 2024 | By: CRE Insight Journal Commercial real estate (CRE) property managers are finding themselves at the forefront of innovation through the power of the data economy. The integration of data-driven technologies is reshaping traditional property ma [...] - Operations & Maintenance, Professional Development
Enhancing Building Operations and Maintenance: The Power of On-the-Job Training for Building Engineers July 29, 2024 | By: Jacob Ruppel In the ever-evolving landscape of commercial building operations and maintenance, staying ahead of the curve is essential for professionals to deliver optimal performance. One of the most effective ways to achieve excell [...] - 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 [...]