A Reinvestment Approach to Budgeting As we continue towards the end of another budget season, many of us are moving through a marathon of long hours to create our budgets. We are working to create a budget that meets the needs of the building and the financ [...]
Building Landscaping Scopes of Work for RFPs “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 [...]
BOMA Canada releases New Cybersecurity Governance Guide Who has access to data? How often do employees change their passwords? Are you still using default passwords for building systems? Which systems do third parties have access to? Who do you call if your property suffers a [...]
Emotional Resilience: Tips and Tactics to Help you Bounce Back A popular speaker started off a seminar by holding up a $20 bill. A crowd of 200 had gathered to hear him speak. He asked, “Who would like this $20 bill?”200 hands went up.He said, “I am going to give this [...]
The Value of Continuing Education in CRE Why Education?
Dollars. But more about that later.Education is essential and strategic. And all the other words like that. It is a tool that exponentially leverages your abilities to work quickly, accurately, profit [...]
Workplace Design Evolution and Amenities How does the design of a workplace attract employees? Why is workplace design so important towards retention rates? How have the needs of employees changed over time?Christina Piper, Vice President of Workplace Desig [...]
5 Sustainable Landscaping Trends to Watch in 2022 Landscaping trends are always evolving, particularly trends that focus on sustainability and less maintenance. Staying up to date with these trends helps your commercial property cut costs and increase environmentally co [...]
“Check” Your Roof 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 [...]
Building Certifications in CRE: An Environment of Excellence There are many beautiful states in this amazing country, one would be hard pressed to find more diverse and beautiful views than those found in the United States of America. Choppy waves wash along the shores of Maine, t [...]
Commercial Real Estate Landscaping Guide What are the options for green roofs? How can pollinators help your property? What is xeriscaping? The 2022 Landscaping Guide from CRE Insight Journal is a resource for commercial real estate professionals as they consid [...]
Building Certifications in CRE: Certified Excellence In my home state of Georgia, daffodils shine bright yellow in the morning sun like little heads looking around announcing the beginning of spring until old dogwoods and azaleas explode into whites and pinks in mature sta [...]
Structural Inspection and Repair for Property Operations 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 [...]
Revamping Your Property’s Budget The budget season for 2022 is fast approaching. For some property managers it brings anxiety and dread, and others thrive on preparing their budget. Regardless of which category describes your situation, it is clear that [...]