Environmental SustainabilityENERGY STAR Tenant Space: Program OriginsOctober 26, 2023 | By: Craig Haglund ENERGY STAR Tenant Space is the next step in environmental sustainability for commercial real estate, as it directly engages tenants in support of the sustainability efforts of the property at which they reside. Join Cra [...]
Environmental SustainabilityWays to Save: Sustainability ResourcesOctober 25, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal Sustainability and efficiency are a major driver 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 [...]
Environmental Sustainability, TechnologyHow to Implement a Living WallOctober 24, 2023 | By: Neschune Henry, RPA, LEED AP There are numerous benefits to installing a living wall, or green wall, at your property, but installing the wall itself requires careful considerations and planning. This process involves assessing your property and ins [...]
Environmental Sustainability, Indoor Air Quality, Tenant ExperienceBenefits of Living Walls in CREOctober 19, 2023 | By: Neschune Henry, RPA, LEED AP Often referred to as a green wall or vertical garden, living walls are a fusion of plant life and architectural design to provide not only an aesthetic relief but tangible benefits in terms of sustainability, wellness, a [...]
Environmental Sustainability, TechnologyEfficient Technologies for FacilitiesOctober 12, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal Sustainability is a critical aspect in the management of many facilities, and implementing highly efficient technologies and programs can save money and increase property values. In facility management, efficient technol [...]
Environmental SustainabilityWays to Save: Building a Sustainability RoadmapOctober 11, 2023 | By: Ashley Simien, CMCP, BOMI-HP, and Blair Powell Building a successful and effective sustainability program requires careful planning and consideration. Developing a sustainability roadmap will help you better define your goals, assess your property, and continue to su [...]
Environmental SustainabilityWays to Save: Tracking and Green CertificationsOctober 4, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal Energy consumption is a cornerstone of the operating cost for commercial real estate assets. Monitoring and managing these consumption patterns can result in significant savings, which have the potential to impact a comp [...]
Environmental Sustainability, TechnologyBuilding a Vision of Sustainable ExcellenceOctober 3, 2023 | By: Ashley Simien, CMCP, BOMI-HP, and Blair Powell Integrating sustainability into commercial real estate (CRE) has become imperative for property managers, owners, and operators. With tenants emphasizing net-zero policies and needing to lower operational costs, sustaina [...]
Additional InsightsENERGY STAR Month Has BegunOctober 3, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal ENERGY STAR Month is here.CRE Insight Journal is proud to promote and encourage the ENERGY STAR ideals. ENERGY STAR is a program of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and it is one of the most importa [...]
Leadership, Workforce DevelopmentMentorship in CRESeptember 28, 2023 | By: Amanda Madrid, RPA, FMA, LEED Green Associate Mentorship is something that I hold dear to my heart and have throughout my career. It is something that provides me personal and professional fulfillment. One of my greatest joys in being a part of the CRE industry is t [...]
Medical OfficeManaging Medical OfficesSeptember 27, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal Managing medical offices requires unique considerations compared to other commercial real estate types. This article will delve into the distinctive aspects of managing medical offices, including the differences compared [...]
Industrial Real Estate, LightingEfficient Lighting in Industrial Real EstateSeptember 21, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal Industrial real estate is a quickly growing segment of commercial real estate. E-Commerce has remained a driving force for the expansion and growth seen in industrial real estate, and efficient lighting is critical in th [...]
Additional Insights10 to Watch Application Deadline ExtendedSeptember 18, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal The CRE Insight Journal 10 to Watch program application period has been extended to September 25, 2023!This program recognizes the real estate industry’s top early career professionals. 10 to Watch tells the storie [...]
Operations & Maintenance, Parking Lots & DecksSummer Maintenance for Parking Lots and DecksSeptember 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 [...]
Preparedness, Risk ManagementBuilding Resilience into Your PropertySeptember 12, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal Now more than ever, global events outside of commercial real estate are affecting our properties. Between the impacts of climate change, ongoing economic uncertainties, and unforeseen disruptions like the recent pandemic [...]
Soft Skills/Interpersonal, Tenant ExperienceEnhancing Tenant CommunicationsSeptember 7, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal The interactions between commercial real estate professionals and tenants strongly impact the success of our properties. They are not just customers; tenants are our partners, and we must do a good job of communicating a [...]