Xeriscaping in Commercial Properties Xeriscaping is a form of landscaping that requires little to no irrigation. This system can help reduce costs associated with installation and maintenance of plants and irrigation systems. Xeriscaping usually util [...]
CRE Insight Journal, 2022 Special Issue The 2022 Insight Special Issue covers the value of continuing education in commercial real estate, the importance and benefits of building certifications, the evolution of e-commerce, fall protection in the workplace, an [...]
Native Landscaping in Commercial Real Estate In Commercial Real Estate, landscape design is incredibly important to the overall look and feel of a property. Utilizing native landscaping is a great way reduce overall maintenance costs and water usage while simultane [...]
Vertical Farming Methods in Commercial Real Estate In recent years, commercial real estate owners and managers have been moving toward environmental sustainability systems that are cost-effective and beneficial to tenants and staff. One of these systems is rooftop garden [...]
Developing an Inclusive Mindset for Generations in the Workplace George Bernard Shaw said, “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”What do you think of when you hear the word mindset? What about growth mindset?
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The Proptech and Cybersecurity Guide This Proptech and Cybersecurity Guide from CRE Insight Journal curates a special collection of articles, videos, webinars, and other resources that equip industry professionals with the knowledge and resources needed to [...]
Green Roof Sustainability and Maintenance What does it mean to have a green roof? A green roof is any roof with a layer of vegetation over it. Green roofs can be extensive or intensive. Extensive green roofs usually focus on low growing plants and a thin layer o [...]
ENERGY STAR® Certification Nation Update In 2014, ENERGY STAR® celebrated its 15-year anniversary through the first Certification Nation campaign. In honor of the ENERGY STAR program’s 30th anniversary, ENERGY STAR has opened a new Certification Nation campa [...]
Pollinator Friendly Tips for Building Owners and Managers For the past few years, there has been an ongoing conversation about the importance of pollinators to the health of ecosystems and biodiversity. Commercial real estate industry stakeholders have a unique opportunity to i [...]
Standards of Measure: Using Calculations of a Newly Remeasured Building BOMA Floor Measurement Standards are very well known throughout the commercial real estate industry. They are so well recognized, that it is common practice to include a reference to BOMA floor standards in standard leas [...]
Standards of Measure: Calculating your Floor Space BOMA Floor Measurement Standards are very well known throughout the commercial real estate industry. They are so well recognized, that it is common practice to include a reference to BOMA floor standards in standard leas [...]
Structural Inspection and Repair: Densely Populated Repairs Structures deteriorate. Water, cracks, changing loads, insect infestations, and more, affect the structural integrity of buildings, and may necessitate repairs. Some repairs simply have to happen. However, many buildings [...]