Regenerative Buildings: Beyond Sustainability to Environmental Restoration Imagine structures designed not merely to lessen harm, but to genuinely restore nature. This idea - buildings that actively improve their surroundings - is gaining traction, shifting from classrooms into actual construct [...]
Commercial Real Estate in the Age of AI A great deal has been written about the impact artificial intelligence (AI) will have on the real estate industry and the preparation and negotiation of legal documentation for real estate transactions. There is a genera [...]
How to Increase Revenue and Net Operating Income for Your Property Increasing revenue and net operating income (NOI) is a central priority for property owners and asset managers, and the strategies that work best combine careful benchmarking, thoughtful revenue management, operational e [...]
Putting Data Center Energy Consumption in Perspective Headlines warn that “data centers could consume more electricity than entire countries” and that “Google’s power use grew 27% in just one year.” For commercial real estate (CRE) professionals, the question is w [...]
State of the ENERGY STAR Program While the ENERGY STAR program continues to deliver value to commercial real estate, its future now hangs in the balance amid political pressure and privatization proposals. For decades, ENERGY STAR quietly became th [...]
Using AI for Sustainability Businesses are being reshaped by artificial intelligence, notably through gains in sustainable practices. It’s assisting them - whether lowering building energy use, streamlining deliveries, or forecasting ecological h [...]
Managing Deferred Maintenance: Prioritization Frameworks That Work When every system needs attention and budgets remain constrained, the difference between strategic prioritization and reactive maintenance can determine a property's financial future.Every property manager knows the [...]
PropTech That Delivers: Building Technology Partnerships That Drive Results The most expensive PropTech implementations aren't the ones that cost the most to buy—they're the ones that fail to deliver promised results after months of effort and disruption.The commercial real estate industry [...]
Building Engineer Professional Development: Which Pathways Pay Off? In an industry where technology evolves rapidly and regulatory requirements constantly change, the question isn't whether building engineers need ongoing professional development—it's which investments deliver the best [...]
Excellence in Thought Leadership: Phil Mobley Phil Mobley, National Director of Office Analytics at CoStar Group, received the 2025 Thought Leadership Award from CRE Insight Journal. CoStar Group is a leading provider of commercial real estate information, analyti [...]
Excellence in Thought Leadership: Tara Davis Tara Davis, Senior Director of Internal Communications and Staff Wellbeing with the American Psychological Association, received the 2025 Thought Leadership Award from CRE Insight Journal. The American Psychological Asso [...]
EXCELLENCE IN TENANT CARE: Preston Ridge Commons II & 5755 North Point Park, Managed by Virtue Investment Group Preston Ridge Commons II & 5755 North Point Park, managed by Virtue Investment Group, received the 2025 Excellence in Tenant Care Award from CRE Insight Journal. The award recognizes properties for excellence in tena [...]
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 [...]