Author: Building Engines

  • RIP to RFPs

    There’s no magic formula for conducting the perfect evaluation of a property management system, but I can tell you there’s one surefire way to send it to an early grave: Requests for Proposals, or RFPs.

  • Tenant Management Goes Mobile

    We just launched our innovative new Mobile Tenant Center that helps busy property managers, brokers, asset managers and any other member of the building team be better informed for meetings with their tenants.

  • Dude, Where’s my Data?

    Transitioning to a new property management system involves a lot of moving pieces. The most important of those pieces is data – the lifeblood of your business. So naturally, when making the switch to a new property management system, you want to know everything: Where will it be stored? Who “owns” it? Will it be…

  • [New Webinar] Increase Utilization of your CRE Technology Systems…

    In our first webinar of the year, we are sharing insights on how to improve tenant service & property maintenance by ensuring vendors & facility service providers are utilizing your technology applications & tools effectively.

  • Choosing the Right Mobile Device for Your Property Management Team

    In today’s mobile world, smartphones are now considered an extension of oneself. We view stock options, catch up on last night’s game, Tweet, respond to emails, and update business presentations all in the palm of our hand. Today’s mobile devices blend the line between work and personal life – making anything possible.

  • Sochi Problems: Facility Fails Go Viral

    If there’s one thing we’ve learned watching the Olympics over the past few weeks, it’s that every mistake made at an event of such significance is magnified and fodder for worldwide ridicule in this age of instant information distribution.

  • Valentine’s Day Exclusive: A Playlist for Property Managers

    A little humor for your Valentine’s Friday… We present The Top Property Management Love Songs. (We dare you to try not to sing along as you read!)

  • Top 12 Reasons To Love Property Management Software

    Hear 12 unique ways that real building owners and managers are using property management software to improve service responsiveness, better maintain their buildings, and create a brand that tenants love.

  • Four Mobile Trends That Should Affect Your Buying Decision

    It’s no secret that everyone is talking about mobile slowly taking over the commercial real estate industry, but what does that mean exactly for property owners and managers?

  • BEI Gets Personal with Profile Photos

    We often stress the value of using technology to better prepare for tenant meetings and enhance relationships. And now we’re rolling out a new tool to help you do just that!