Ways to Save: Sustainability Resources 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 [...]
How to Implement a Living Wall 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 [...]
Benefits of Living Walls in CRE 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 [...]
Industrial Sustainability: Solar, VFDs, and Energy Management Technologies like energy management systems, solar panels, green roofs, and variable frequency drives are redefining operations in industrial real estate. These technologies and systems can drastically enhance efficiency [...]
Efficient Technologies for Facilities 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 [...]
Ways to Save: Building a Sustainability Roadmap 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 [...]
Sustainability in Facility Management: Challenges and Solutions Facility management is crucial in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of buildings and properties throughout the county. Environmental responsibility is seeing greater emphasis than ever before, and facilities [...]
Sustainability in Industrial Real Estate: LED, IoT, and Smart Buildings Technologies like Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting, occupancy sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and smart thermostats are not just facilitating more efficient operations—they are redefining them. These tech [...]
Ways to Save: Tracking and Green Certifications 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 [...]
Building a Vision of Sustainable Excellence 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 [...]
ENERGY STAR Month Has Begun 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 [...]
Mentorship in CRE 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 [...]
Managing Medical Offices 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 [...]
Efficient Lighting in Industrial Real Estate 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 [...]
10 to Watch Application Deadline Extended 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 [...]
Summer Maintenance for Parking Lots and Decks 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 [...]
Building Resilience into Your Property 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 [...]
Enhancing Tenant Communications 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 [...]
Returning to Work: A Post-Pandemic Perspective on Workplace Violence Concern I was on a company sponsored trip in the Caribbean during the last week of February 2020, enjoying sun, sand, my colleagues, great food and adult beverages with tiny umbrellas and pieces of fruit floating on the surface. [...]