EXCELLENCE IN COLLABORATIVE SERVICE: Piedmont Realty Trust and Fortress Consulting Piedmont Realty Trust and Fortress Consulting received the 2025 Excellence in Collaborative Service Award from CRE Insight Journal. The award recognizes an exemplary partnership between a real estate product or service p [...]
Cross-Training Strategies for Small Property Management Teams When your property manager calls in sick and nobody else knows how to handle the emergency tenant situation, you've discovered the hidden vulnerability of running lean operations. Small property management teams ope [...]
The 19.7% Reality: How Sustained Office Vacancy Is Reshaping Property Management The national office vacancy rate has reached 19.7%, representing a fundamental shift that's forcing property managers to completely rethink their operational strategies.
The commercial real estate landscape has entered [...]
The Great Power Squeeze: How AI Data Centers Are Reshaping CRE Site Selection When a single data center requires the electricity equivalent of 750,000 homes, traditional site selection criteria become obsolete overnight. The commercial real estate industry has witnessed dramatic shifts before, b [...]
From Flash Floods to Heat Waves: Extreme Weather Strategies for CRE From record-breaking summer heat to sudden flash floods, extreme weather events are becoming a more common part of building operations. For commercial real estate professionals, this volatility raises the stakes: tenant [...]
From Wellness Rooms to Podcast Studios: The Future of Tenant Perks If you’re in commercial real estate, you know that tenant amenities can make or break a leasing deal. For years, gyms and coffee bars have been the go-to perks. But today’s tenants want more — and different. The ki [...]
Water Conservation: Techniques for Reducing Water Usage Water conservation has become a critical issue worldwide, driven by increasing demand, environmental concerns, and the effects of climate change. In the context of commercial real estate, where large buildings and comple [...]
A Stronger Clean: The Power of Partnership and Value-Add in Building Services In the world of janitorial and building services, cleanliness is not just a checkbox—it’s a foundation for safety, productivity, and lasting impressions. However, achieving and maintaining high standards in facility [...]
UAVs and CRE: How Drones Play a Role in Commercial Real Estate Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have revolutionized a wide range of industries, from agriculture to logistics. These airborne devices are changing how properties are marketed, inspected, and mainta [...]
Managing Environmental Risks in Commercial Real Estate The commercial real estate industry has always faced various challenges, from fluctuating market conditions to shifting tenant demands. However, over the last few decades, one issue has steadily gained prominence in the [...]
Cut Energy Costs With Smart Building Tech Optimizing Operational Costs with Emerging Energy Management Technologies in Commercial Buildings
In today's competitive commercial real estate market, efficient energy management is paramount. It’s equally important [...]
Retail Reinvention The retail industry is experiencing a monumental shift. Traditional brick-and-mortar stores, once considered the cornerstone of shopping, are now under pressure to evolve to keep pace with changing consumer preferences, [...]
Zoning Laws and Land Use Regulations Zoning laws and land use regulations are the foundation of urban development, guiding what can and cannot be built, where, and how properties can be used. These regulations have a significant impact on commercial real es [...]
Health and Safety Standards for Medical Office Buildings As healthcare providers increasingly focus on patient experience, comfort, and safety, medical office buildings must adhere to rigorous health and safety standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and th [...]
Top Skills for Effective Safety & Security Professionals Commercial Real Estate Safety and Security professionals face a wide range of situations and interact with various individuals daily. As such, they must possess a diverse set of skills to effectively manage and protect t [...]
Potential Impact of Tax Policy Changes on CRE As elections have concluded, commercial real estate leaders are now navigating the effects of anticipated changes in tax policy. With the expiration of significant provisions under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 202 [...]
Three Lessons in Leading CRE Teams Leading and cultivating teams are two of the most enjoyable facets of my job. Leadership in commercial real estate is an ever-evolving journey that requires constant learning and adaptation as well as a unique blend of s [...]
Ecosystems in Commercial Real Estate In today’s fast-paced real estate market, the secret behind successful commercial property management lies in an ecosystem of integrated service providers. This interconnected network not only ensures smooth operations [...]
Overhauling A Commercial Building’s Conference Center: Guidelines to Upgrading Spaces for Success Today’s working environment requires a standout conference center that leaves a lasting impression. As businesses continue to evolve, so do the spaces where important discussions, collaborations, and decisions take pla [...]
Onboarding for Impact: Strategies That Deliver Results Any new employee walks into the first day with that mix of excitement and anxiety, but if you're a manager in commercial real estate greeting the newcomer, you have your own set of concerns.You worry about how quickl [...]