Breaking Down the Triple Bottom Line The triple bottom line is a term thrown around in economics and ethics courses to describe a new focus for organizations. Instead of focusing solely on the gain in the form of profits, organizations are encouraged to loo [...]
Concrete Jungle: How to Approach Parking Maintenance This article was featured in the O+M Special Issue of CRE Insight Journal. Read more here. While they may have been a little emptier lately, the concrete and asphalt structures that greet vehicles should still be to [...]
Creating a Business Continuity Plan In case of an emergency, it is always helpful to have a plan. Business continuity plans are the backbone of a building’s resiliency when faced with a natural disaster or disruptive event. Whether a hurricane or a power [...]
5 Things that Shorten the Life of Your Roof A roof can sometimes fall into the category of “out of sight, out of mind.” While interior systems and curb appeal projects are easy to spot and feel more pressing for the day-to-day life of a tenant, problems on the [...]
On the Rise: Trends in Elevator Technology No matter the capacity of a building, moving people from place to place within a property is always an area of interest. Property and maintenance professionals are always considering new ways to increase safety and speed [...]
Gradual Rise: Responsible Operations While Increasing Building Utilization This article was featured in the Guide to Building Operations, Management and Finance in the New Normal produced by the CRE Insight Journal. Read more from that issue here: https://om.creinsightjournal.com/read-the-new-s [...]
Tenant Build Out and Construction during COVID-19 While many people worked in their new home offices and businesses found themselves vacant, some properties stayed buzzing with construction and tenant buildout projects. With no tenants to disturb and less foot traffic, [...]
Don’t Cool off on Commercial HVAC Maintenance Most property managers and maintenance professionals are no stranger to the panicked call of a tenant with a malfunctioning Heating, Ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Preventative maintenance on an HVAC sy [...]
Security Changes Due to COVID-19 Security has always been a vital part of the ecosystem of a building. Centered around safety and hospitality, security is responsible for guarding a property and ensuring tenant comfort.However, when COVID-19 meant m [...]
Read The Guide to Building Operations, Management and Finance in the New Normal Start Reading Now!This digital guide from CRE Insight Journal notes the present state of the commercial real estate industry and what challenges property professionals are facing as they plan for the future. The “n [...]
Silver Lining: Making the Most of Low-Occupancy While many properties are beginning re-entry, some may remain at a lower occupancy than usual. This gives maintenance professionals a golden opportunity to complete projects during workhours that may not have been possib [...]