Workforce DevelopmentFuture-Proofing Your OrganizationJuly 10, 2019 | By: Molly Looman With a generation of building engineers approaching retirement and a new generation of millennials entering the workforce, making sure your company and your properties are well taken care of in the future can be da [...]
Financial ManagementPreparing for Budget Season? Gain the Competitive EdgeJuly 9, 2019 | By: Molly Looman With budget season approaching and the hiring market getting more competitive, companies need to be as prepared as possible. Being prepared means having proper research and a good pulse on the trends in the industry. The [...]
Leadership, Soft Skills/InterpersonalFive Tips to Grow as a LeaderJuly 3, 2019 | By: Molly Looman Becoming and remaining a leader is not a one-time process. It takes constant work, vigilance and a willingness to better oneself. Whether you are beginning your career in operations or a chief engineer looking to move up [...]
Environmental Sustainability, RoofingUrban Beekeeping and CRE – Susan HammerJuly 1, 2019 | By: Susan Hammer Susan Hammer with JLL talks about what it's like to have beehives on properties and the decision to put them on her Beacon-owned property in Chicago. Find out more about urban beekeeping and what it takes here: http://om [...]
Environmental Sustainability 2019 Green Lease Leaders Announced at BOMA International ConferenceJune 26, 2019 | By: Chris Potter, Institute for Market Transformation IMT and the DOE Better Buildings Alliance recognize leading-edge landlords, tenants, and real estate teams representing more than 501 million square feet of commercial, retail, and industrial space whose leasing practice [...]
Design & Construction, Environmental Sustainability, RoofingCRE and the BeeJune 21, 2019 | By: Molly Looman Bees buzzing around can help the garden, but can it help a commercial real estate asset’s bottom line? A new free white paper from BOMA Georgia and the BOMA Georgia Foundation outlines how the commercial real estate in [...]
Parking Lots & Decks3 Trends for Parking ManagementJune 12, 2019 | By: Molly Looman As transportation and technology meet, parking lot owners and managers must look to the future to see what may happen to the traditional parking structure. Changing consumer habits and the shift away from cars being driv [...]
Professional DevelopmentEarning the SMT Enhanced My Building’s ValueJune 5, 2019 | By: Molly Looman A building is only as valuable as the sum of its parts. By that logic, a building’s systems are only as good as their engineer. A Systems Maintenance Technician designation is more than a course. It can add real value [...]
Environmental SustainabilitySurging Solar EnergyJune 5, 2019 | By: BOMI International Solar energy use has surged at about 20 percent each year over the past 15 years thanks to rapidly falling prices and gains in efficiency. Japan, Germany, and the United States are major markets for solar cells. With tax [...]
TechnologyTop Apps for CRE ProfessionalsMay 29, 2019 | By: Molly Looman Technology is making life easier. Gone are the days of having to wait until you were back at the office to get a signature, approval or even just a status report. These apps can make your workflow and work life smoother. [...]
Operations & MaintenanceWhen to OutsourceMay 21, 2019 | By: Nicole Lloyd Property managers are increasingly interested in outsourcing certain O+M roles. It’s important, however, to consider the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing. The following provides an overview of the benefits a [...]