Author: Building Engines

  • Life’s a Beach – Unless You Have to Manage One

    Think your commercial real estate property can be a challenge to manage? Imagine running the world’s biggest freestanding building – The New Century Global Center in Chengdu, China. Measuring 1.9 million square meters in size, this architectural giant is features offices, hotels, two malls, 14 IMAX screens, a regulation-size ice skating rink, entertainment facilities, and…

  • Strengthen Your CRE Site Security with SAML Single Sign-On

    We are excited to announce the recent launch of SAML Single-Sign-On (SSO) in response to customer demand for a more seamless user experience. While we have provided Single-Sign-On for years, this is an important evolution to that existing capability.

  • Does Size Really Matter?

    When it comes to deciding if your organization is a good fit for a Property and Tenant Management System, it’s less about size and more about your business goals. The first step is asking yourself what you are looking to achieve beyond streamlining your work orders.

  • Top Five New and Noteworthy CRE Apps

    In a fiercely competitive market, commercial real estate professionals are always looking for ways to outpace their peers, and implementing new technology is one way to do just that. There are dozens of apps and web-based services that perform a variety of useful functions, and it can be difficult to discern which ones are worth…

  • Building Engines Supports National Preparedness Month with Digital Emergency Readiness Kit

    We are concluding our celebration of National Preparedness Month this September by offering an Emergency Preparedness Kit to our network of friends and colleagues. The Kit enables CRE owners and operators to assess their level of readiness and take action to prepare for the unexpected.

  • What Lies Ahead For BlackBerry

    As a purveyor of mobile technology tools, we here at Building Engines have been following the BlackBerry saga very closely, and like many, we were not surprised by the potential sale announcement yesterday. The former smartphone giant agreed in principal to be acquired by Fairfax Financial, a Canadian insurance company and BlackBerry’s largest shareholder, in…

  • Crisis Communication: How to Educate Your Tenants

    Reputation goes a long way for a successful commercial real estate property owner or manager. It can take years to build and seconds to destroy – especially if you don’t have an efficient Business Continuity Plan in place. Communicating with tenants in real-time is a top priority in the event of an emergency. Do you…

  • BlackBerry’s Down – But Definitely Not Out

    Though consumer response to BlackBerry’s OS10 has been tepid at best, the ailing smartphone is still fairly prevalent in corporate America. Why? BlackBerry is the leader when it comes to mobile security.

  • Implementing an Effective Emergency Response Plan

    In honor of 9/11 and National Preparedness Month, today’s blog post focuses on risk management. Does your property have an effective emergency response plan in place? Below is our checklist to see if your business and tenants are truly protected should a crisis arise. If less than five apply to you, it may be time…

  • Scott Sidman to Discuss Mobility & Big Data

    We are excited to announce that BEI Senior Vice President, Scott Sidman, will be speaking at the NAI Property Management Council Fall Conference on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami, FL. Sidman will be discussing mobility and “big data,” and how property managers can maximize these two technology trends to…