

How is an ENERGY STAR® Score Calculated? ENERGY STAR® is an important program for buildings and their owners, engineers, and managers. Ninety percent of American households recognize the ENERGY STAR® label as a marker of energy efficiency on buildings, applia [...]
The Tenant Experience Guide The tenant experience has always been at the center of commercial real estate and property management. Over the past few years, the tenant experience has changed. From incorporating more live-work-play amenities to the e [...]
Sustainability Strategy and Competitive Advantage Through Workforce Coaching Investments We used to talk about generational chasms, immigration policy, and a qualified workforce as our primary issues in human resources. That migrated to not enough Gen X to fill the vacancies left by Boomers and our need to d [...]
Tenant Safety and Security: Mitigating Workplace Violence and Security Threats Workplace interaction petered out during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many employees have been quarantined at home, away from the office. Many are returning, some willing and others not, from high-stress environment where the [...]
The Global Mindset and CRE: Home and Abroad Globalization is not new. Countries and cultures have been connected for decades and the increased capabilities of technology have made those bonds more accessible and stronger. A global mindset for a commercial real est [...]
Fire Suppression in Industrial Real Estate No one wants to think about one of their properties encountering a fire, but the possibility of this building emergency remains. While these sorts of events are unlikely, it is still best to be prepared with the right fi [...]
Health, Safety & Wellness in Commercial Real Estate’s New Normal As the latest spike in COVID-19 infections continues to complicate and in some cases derail return to office, school, and campus plans, I remember discussions in the early days of the pandemic with several major building [...]
Measuring Energy Performance: Exploring Today’s Technology and Techniques Energy performance and measurement play a large part in the maintenance and running of a building. They are used for certifications such as ENERGY STAR®, and LEED. They can help compare your building to others, and benc [...]
Legionella: Taking Negligence Off the Table The public is wanting to know what legionella is and what needs to be done about it. The public also assumes that the owners and managers of these buildings and facilities where legionella bacteria can be found are proac [...]
Structural Inspection and Repair Terms Structural Inspection and Repair Terms
What is a slab? What does “movement” mean to a structural engineer? Understanding what is being said when a building is inspected and repaired will help as you navigate [...]
Industrial Real Estate: The Basics Industrial real estate is unique in its approach compared to other commercial real estate management such as office, medical, facilities etc. The industrial field is growing quickly and catching the eye of many. Those th [...]
Sustainable O+M Purchasing Sustainability is at the forefront of many minds, from building managers to office tenants, sustainable operations are a trendy topic for many in Commercial Real Estate (CRE). Sustainable operations and maintenance (O+M) [...]