Author: Building Engines

  • Property Managers: Get the Most Out of Social Media

    While the commercial real estate industry may be notoriously slow to adopt new technology, more and more property owners and managers are taking advantage of social media and the opportunity it presents. When used correctly, social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube can help building teams strengthen their brand, reinforce tenant relationships, and…

  • Clearing a Path to Productivity

    Several blogs posts ago we offered tongue-in-cheek advice on how to destroy productivity in a handy infographic. This time around we’re taking away the trendy visual but providing something even more valuable: concrete steps property owners and managers can take to ensure the maximum efficiency of their building team(s).

  • 21 Simple Tips to Woo Tenants

    We polled, you answered…and now it’s time to share! From new websites to communication to showering tenants with goodies, it’s clear the most popular strategies combine a mix of the old (face-time) and the new (technology).

  • And the Award Goes To…

    Congratulations to Rohan Jainarain, our Director of Technical Services, on receiving Building Engines Mission Award.

  • Q&A with Building Engines’ SVP Scott Sidman

    Our own SVP Scott Sidman had the pleasure of speaking to The News Funnel earlier this year. In case you missed it, we’re re-posting today! Check out it out and be sure to visit The News Funnel’s blog for more great content.

  • Heartbleeder, You Got the Best of Me (Us)

    If you’ve been perusing the Internet over the past 24 hours, you’ve likely come across headlines about the Heartbleed virus and how your data could be at risk. It’s even being called “one of the biggest security threats the Internet has even seen.” Because of this bug, hundreds of websites may have exposed your sensitive…

  • Securing a Buy-In from Executive Management

    So you’ve decided your building desperately needs new property management software. But now comes the hard part: convincing senior management. Since they usually aren’t close enough to day-to-day operations to understand why they need to invest in better technology, it can often become a “don’t fix what ain’t broke” situation.

  • Building Impact’s Non-Gala Showcased Service, Community

    We were so excited to be a part of Building Impact’s Second Annual Non-Gala last night to celebrate volunteerism and community. Attended by over 200 senior commercial real estate professionals in downtown Boston, the event aimed to increase awareness of Building Impact’s mission, raise funds, and honor volunteers, in front of their industry peers.

  • The CRE Crystal Ball

    If you were suddenly gifted with the power to see the future, the first thing you’d do is find out what the commercial real estate industry will look like 25 years, right? Okay, well even if that isn’t your first thought, it was definitely on the top of our minds at Building Engines after reading…

  • IREM Symposium: The Day in Pictures

    Miss the 2014 IREM Asset & Property Management Symposium? Or just can’t stop thinking about it? We’ll we’ve got a treat for you! Check out the slideshow below to reminisce about the day that was…