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Breaking Down the Work Order Work orders are a major component in the operation of a property. Not only do they keep systems running smoothly and generate repairs, but they also are a major factor in tenant satisfaction. The work order is much more [...]
Beyond the Price: What to Look for When Buying Supplies Engineers are likely to bring up cost as one of their first considerations when purchasing a product. However, price is only one factor of supplies purchasing. Because different teams have different chains of command whe [...]
First Impressions: How to Make Your Commercial Lobby Stand Out Other than the parking lot, the lobby is one of the few areas that almost every visitor to your property will see. There has been a recent revolution in lobby design. Commercial real estate professionals are beginning to [...]
Evolving Workforce: Finding the Next in Commercial Real Estate >This new guide is meant to aid commercial real estate professionals in their quest to find their next hire, build their culture, and expand their skillset. It is filled with articles and links to videos fro [...]
Unread: Tips for Better Email Management The email inbox can feel like a time management vortex. Replying to one email can turn into hours of composing, scheduling, replying, and reviewing. Many professionals feel that working through their inbox can prevent th [...]
Goal Setting for 2021 After a year of postponing, re-arranging, and cancellations, it can feel daunting to head into a new year. Usually, this is a time of resolutions, forward-facing planning, and reinvention, but the past year may leave som [...]
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Engaging Your Virtual Team
Transitioning a team from daily office sightings to the virtual world was a new challenge for many professionals. However, with the help of technology, we were able to ad [...]
Instagram for Business If you aren’t using Instagram to promote business, you are missing potential clients and employees. According to Instagram metrics, 200+ million people visit at least one business profile a day; there is an 80% increas [...]
Snowed In: Handling Personnel during Winter Weather Events When snow and ice begin to fall, property managers do not want to be caught empty-handed. While preventative maintenance steps are essential to ensuring a smooth recovery after a winter weather events, people and staff a [...]
The Changing Landscape of Building Engineering “Right now there is an engineering problem. There is an engineering shortage, ” said Senior Property Manager with Realty Trust Group Greg Bellina. And he is right according to a 2015 Survey commissioned by the HVACR [...]
Pushing the Brakes: How to Avoid Burnout When the lines of work and home life blur, it can be difficult to power down and create boundaries. This can lead to burnout and a decline in productivity. Burnout is a state of exhaustion caused by a period of prolonged [...]
Fostering Collaboration in a Time of Physical Distancing As the new year approaches and some teams continue to operate from a distance, leaders must work harder than ever to foster collaboration. Working virtually can often lead people to feel isolated in their work and preven [...]
Virtual Tenant Holiday Experiences As the holidays descend in this unprecedented year, it is no secret that they will look a little different. Many commercial real estate professionals are faced with choices concerning holiday decorations, tenant engageme [...]
The Mathematical Crystal Ball: Lifecycle Costing Life cycle costing is the process of estimating how much money will be spent on a building or asset over the course of its useful life or the terms of ownership. Determining this amount can be a part of due diligence or [...]