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- Environmental Sustainability State of Play: The Sustainability Imperative: Practical Strategies for Office Buildings October 2, 2024 | By: Brian Bollinger As property managers of office buildings, you’ve seen the industry shift in many directions over the years. Tenant expectations have evolved, regulations have tightened, and the pressure to maintain the value of your p [...]
- Environmental Sustainability Sourcing Energy Efficient Products September 30, 2024 | By: CRE Insight Journal ENERGY STAR® is an essential resource for commercial real estate (CRE) professionals who are focused on driving environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® provides several tools that are useful in [...]
- Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance Efficiency in Facility Management September 16, 2024 | By: CRE Insight Journal Facilities are currently seeing a growing focus on sustainability. For facility managers, this means balancing many different needs while being innovative and responsible. New technologies are rapidly entering the market [...]
- Operations & Maintenance, Technology The Data-Driven Future of CRE and Property Management September 9, 2024 | By: CRE Insight Journal Commercial real estate (CRE) property managers are finding themselves at the forefront of innovation through the power of the data economy. The integration of data-driven technologies is reshaping traditional property ma [...]
- Environmental Sustainability, Sponsored Content Enhancing Sustainability and Savings: Investing in Energy Efficiency for Commercial Buildings April 1, 2024 | By: Eric Swann In an era marked by heightened environmental awareness and escalating energy costs, the imperative for business owners and facility managers to prioritize energy efficiency within commercial buildings has never been more [...]
- Industrial Real Estate, Lighting Efficient Lighting in Industrial Real Estate September 21, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal Industrial real estate is a quickly growing segment of commercial real estate. E-Commerce has remained a driving force for the expansion and growth seen in industrial real estate, and efficient lighting is critical in th [...]
- Operations & Maintenance, Technology Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Commercial Real Estate HVAC Systems August 10, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal In commercial real estate, optimizing energy consumption is not only a financial consideration but also a step towards environmental sustainability. One of the most impactful areas to focus on is the Heating, Ventilation [...]
- Books / Blogs, Environmental Sustainability 2021 ENERGY STAR® Content Guide October 28, 2021 | By: CRE Insight Journal Since its inception, ENERGY STAR® has helped American businesses and families save 5 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity and avoid more than $450 Billion in energy costs. This important program was the centerpiece of [...]
- Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance Building Benchmarking: Constance Hodges October 21, 2021 | By: Constance Hodges In the journey to energy efficiency and a high ENERGY STAR® score, benchmarking is an essential step. In this video, Constance Hodges with Cousins Properties, details how ENERGY STAR® benchmarking can enhance your buil [...]
- Environmental Sustainability, Financial Management, Operations & Maintenance, Technology Ways to Save: Energy Management and Information Systems October 20, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh Identifying, calculating, and managing your energy consumption data is vital for building operations and improvement. Energy Management and Information Systems (EMIS) are an important set of tools to understand and impro [...]
- Environmental Sustainability, Operations & Maintenance Building Benchmarking: Joe Sorbet October 14, 2021 | By: Joe Sorbet, SMA, SMT In the journey to energy efficiency and a high ENERGY STAR® score, benchmarking is an essential step. In this video, Joe Sorbet, SMA, SMT with Collaborative Real Estate explains how he used benchmarking with his buildin [...]
- Environmental Sustainability History and Impact of the Energy Star® Program October 7, 2021 | By: Scott Baker The ENERGY STAR® program has had a significant impact on the energy efficiency and savings of residential and commercial properties alike. In this video, Scott Baker with Baker Engineering discusses the benefits he has [...]
- Environmental Sustainability, Financial Management, Lighting, Operations & Maintenance Ways to Save: Low-Hanging Fruit October 6, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh Upgrades to your building’s efficiency are not always expensive, some solutions are cheap, easy, and can be done without buying anything or bringing in a consultant. These low-hanging fruits are great for helping your [...]
- Environmental Sustainability, Technology Technology and Sustainability October 5, 2021 | By: Nancy Larson, LEED AP O+M Technological innovations have made it possible to advance sustainability in building operations through features such as systems monitoring and energy performance tracking, but the term technology has always been a bit [...]
- Environmental Sustainability, Professional Development Are You a LEED-er? What LEED Credentialing Means for O+M January 7, 2020 | By: Molly Looman Green jobs and environmentally conscious management practices are ever-growing in the commercial real estate and facilities management industry. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credentialin [...]
- Design & Construction, Lighting Three Reasons to Consider an LED Retrofit Now October 9, 2019 | By: Molly Looman Three Reasons to Consider an LED Retrofit Now By Molly Looman An LED retrofit can feel like a major renovation. It is hard to determine whether it is worth the cost to simply change a light bulb. However, switc [...]
- Design & Construction, Lighting Lighten Up: CRE Trends in Lighting July 24, 2019 | By: Molly Looman Who turns on the lights in your building? Are they on a sensor? A timer? Is there a switch? Most people, unless they are the ones turning the lights on, don’t think about it. Lights are always just there. This vital [...]
- Environmental Sustainability Defining the Role of the Sustainability Manager – Craig Haglund April 29, 2019 | By: Craig Haglund Craig Haglund with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discusses the role of the "energy" or "sustainability" manager in property management. Explaining how this role benefits and impacts a business, building or org [...]
- Environmental Sustainability Efficiency vs. Sustainability: Which is right for your property? – Dan Chancey March 11, 2019 | By: Dan Chancey https://bomageorgia.wistia.com/medias/8z840x1dzhDan Chancey, RPA, Senior Vice President - Asset Management with Cushman & Wakefield discusses the relationships among energy, sustainability practices and high-perf [...]