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- Operations & Maintenance
Breaking Down the Work Order February 8, 2021 | By: Molly Looman 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 [...] - Healthy Buildings, Indoor Air Quality
The Basics on MERV-13 Filters January 27, 2021 | By: Bill Palmer With air filtration and indoor air quality being a top concern of many property professionals, more people have been wondering about the MERV-13 filters. In this video, Bill Palmer, president of Aeromed and a member of t [...] -
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Beyond the Price: What to Look for When Buying Supplies January 22, 2021 | By: Molly Looman 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 [...] - Design & Construction, Tenant Experience
First Impressions: How to Make Your Commercial Lobby Stand Out January 18, 2021 | By: Molly Looman 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 [...] - Books / Blogs, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Workforce Development
Evolving Workforce: Finding the Next in Commercial Real Estate January 11, 2021 | By: Molly Looman >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 [...] - Soft Skills/Interpersonal
Unread: Tips for Better Email Management January 11, 2021 | By: Molly Looman 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 [...] - Professional Development
Goal Setting for 2021 January 4, 2021 | By: Molly Looman 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 [...] - Additional Insights, Books / Blogs
Top Articles and Videos of 2020 January 1, 2021 | By: Molly Looman Top Articles of 2020
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 [...] -
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Instagram for Business December 20, 2020 | By: Lauren Townsend 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 [...] - Cybersecurity, Safety & Security, Webinars
What’s in Your Engineer’s Toolbag + Arc Flash Webinar December 17, 2020 | By: Julian A. Sanchez, Richard Klareich and David Vences This webinar asks the question, “What is in Your Engineer’s Toolbox?” For many engineers, their toolbox might look the same from the outside, but not all tools in the engineer’s toolbox are used the same or corre [...] - Preparedness
Snowed In: Handling Personnel during Winter Weather Events December 14, 2020 | By: Molly Looman 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 [...] - Healthy Buildings
Staying Healthy During the Holidays and Beyond December 10, 2020 | By: Krystle Johnson RN, MSN, CIC Sponsored by Gray Contracting. With the holidays and a new year approaching, the fatigue of ZOOM calls and masking up can begin to set in. However, it is important to consider safety and health this holiday season and be [...] -
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The Changing Landscape of Building Engineering December 10, 2020 | By: Dusty Muck “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 [...] -
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The Building Engineer’s Role in Cybersecurity December 7, 2020 | By: Michael Knox, Fred Gordy and Josh Smith Sponsored by Voss Lighting and Burke Painting. On the property management team, Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Building operations and maintenance professionals have their own unique set of vulnerabilities [...] - Wellbeing
Pushing the Brakes: How to Avoid Burnout December 7, 2020 | By: Molly Looman 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 [...] - Healthy Buildings, Soft Skills/Interpersonal
Fostering Collaboration in a Time of Physical Distancing November 30, 2020 | By: Molly Looman 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 [...] - Financial Management, Webinars
OPEX 360: Considerations for Management, Operations and Tenant Care Webinar November 24, 2020 | By: Marc Fischer and Pat Freeman Even as the 2020 budget season wraps up, there is the old saying: “It is always budget season.” For 2020 and 2021, this saying is especially true as asset and property managers deal with the unique challenges to buil [...] - Tenant Experience
Virtual Tenant Holiday Experiences November 23, 2020 | By: Molly Looman 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 [...] - Financial Management
The Mathematical Crystal Ball: Lifecycle Costing November 16, 2020 | By: Molly Looman 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 [...] - Safety & Security
How Security Can Best Work with a Property Team November 11, 2020 | By: Paula Petakos Communicating with a security team is an imperative part of the property management process. During the night, the security team can be the first to spot potential issues and alert you. During the day, they manage the in [...]