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Five Things that Shorten the Life of Your Roof A roof can sometimes fall into the category of “out of sight, out of mind.” While interior systems and curb appeal projects are easy to spot and feel more pressing for the day-to-day life of a tenant, problems on the [...]
Industrial Proactive Maintenance Guide The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is offering a resource for industrial real estate professionals to assist in evaluating and implementing proactive maintenance strategies for the properti [...]
Exterior Preventative Maintenance of Commercial Structures Rot. Oxidation. Weather. Wind. Humidity. Rain. Ultraviolet Sun Damage. These are a few of the evil forces at play against your commercial property. As a building owner or manager there is a constant war against the eleme [...]
Breaking Down the Work Order Work orders are a major component in the operation of a property. Not only do they keep systems running smoothly and generate repairs, but they also are a major factor in tenant satisfaction. The work order is much more [...]
BOMA International Releases Guide to Improving Occupant Safety Inside Buildings The safety of building occupants during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a top priority for property professionals. As tenants and customers begin to return to buildings aver the next few months, there will be several new [...]
Beyond the Price: What to Look for When Buying Supplies Engineers are likely to bring up cost as one of their first considerations when purchasing a product. However, price is only one factor of supplies purchasing. Because different teams have different chains of command whe [...]
The Changing Landscape of Building Engineering “Right now there is an engineering problem. There is an engineering shortage, ” said Senior Property Manager with Realty Trust Group Greg Bellina. And he is right according to a 2015 Survey commissioned by the HVACR [...]
Back to Basics: Breaking Down Commercial Lease Types For veterans of the property management profession, the distinction between different types of commercial leases is easy, but it can be confusing for people just entering the industry. While each lease is specific to the [...]
Three Reasons to Prioritize Your Property’s Exterior The exterior and interior of a building can sometimes be thought of as two separate spaces. Exterior maintenance is often deferred for more immediate, tenant-facing interior projects. However, the exterior and interior a [...]
Concrete Jungle: How to Approach Parking Maintenance This article was featured in the O+M Special Issue of CRE Insight Journal. Read more here. While they may have been a little emptier lately, the concrete and asphalt structures that greet vehicles should still be to [...]
5 Things that Shorten the Life of Your Roof A roof can sometimes fall into the category of “out of sight, out of mind.” While interior systems and curb appeal projects are easy to spot and feel more pressing for the day-to-day life of a tenant, problems on the [...]
On the Rise: Trends in Elevator Technology No matter the capacity of a building, moving people from place to place within a property is always an area of interest. Property and maintenance professionals are always considering new ways to increase safety and speed [...]
Gradual Rise: Responsible Operations While Increasing Building Utilization This article was featured in the Guide to Building Operations, Management and Finance in the New Normal produced by the CRE Insight Journal. Read more from that issue here: https://om.creinsightjournal.com/read-the-new-s [...]
Don’t Cool off on Commercial HVAC Maintenance Most property managers and maintenance professionals are no stranger to the panicked call of a tenant with a malfunctioning Heating, Ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Preventative maintenance on an HVAC sy [...]
Read The Guide to Building Operations, Management and Finance in the New Normal Start Reading Now!This digital guide from CRE Insight Journal notes the present state of the commercial real estate industry and what challenges property professionals are facing as they plan for the future. The “n [...]
Silver Lining: Making the Most of Low-Occupancy While many properties are beginning re-entry, some may remain at a lower occupancy than usual. This gives maintenance professionals a golden opportunity to complete projects during workhours that may not have been possib [...]