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 [...]
LeadershipThe State of Commercial Real Estate – Henry ChamberlainJune 10, 2019 | By: Henry Chamberlain President and COO of BOMA International talks where the industry is headed, who the big players are and what professionals should expect in the coming year. [...]
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 [...]
Design & Construction, Workforce DevelopmentThe Future of the WorkplaceMarch 26, 2019 | By: Jacob Wilder The way in which people work, and tenant expectations for space use and demand is changing. This is inspiring real estate professionals to think differently in terms of building design, tenant office build out structure, [...]
Financial ManagementBuilding Budgets for O+MMarch 14, 2019 | By: Nicole Lloyd Property owners and managers are always looking for ways to keep costs down. But when building the operations and maintenance (O+M) budget, it’s important to be sure that all items are covered. Consider the following t [...]