Author: Jessica Delahunt
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3 Unexpected Benefits of Visitor Access Software
Is your visitor check-in process slow, with little visibility? Manual visitor check-in processes can be time-consuming for you and your guests. Your visitors have to wait in line and provide their info – which can take 30 minutes or more. And, your team has to screen each visitor and make sure to save any important…
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How Building Engines is Redesigning the Vendor Bidding Process
Service vendors are key to ensuring your property’s health and success. You rely on vendors for services like security, landscaping, HVAC repair and snow removal. Most times, these vendors are ones you’re used in the past, or have heard about from a trusted peer. While using someone you trust is important, this shouldn’t come at a hit…
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6 Tips and Tricks to Make Bid Management Easier
Is your bid management process so time-consuming and difficult that it hardly seems worthwhile to send out an RFP? When you need a new vendor, you can go through the competitive bid process – which involves writing a request, sourcing vendors, communicating with vendors, comparing proposals, and choosing the right vendor. With so many steps…
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3 Benefits of Using Chatbot Technology on Your Property
Is it easy for you to communicate with tenants quickly and through the channels, they prefer (like text or Slack)? 80% of tenants prefer to communicate through instant messaging channels such as texts or Slack. However, most property teams communicate through email and phone calls. If you communicate like this, you’re not creating the best…
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3 Ways Poor Space Management is Hurting Your Revenue
Is your space management strategy hurting your revenue? If you manage your space poorly, then it could be. Managing your space properly enables you to maximize your RSF and position you for a better NOI. And, optimal space management helps you stay on top of expiring leases to minimize vacancies. Plus, you can speed up…
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Checklist: 3 Steps to Recalculate and Remeasure Your Portfolio
When was the last time you recalculated and remeasured your portfolio? If it was years ago, you likely didn’t measure your portfolio with the latest measurement standards. This means you’re not maximizing your RSF – costing you revenue. But, remeasuring and recalculating can be time-consuming. And, learning the newest measurement standards can be tedious and…
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3 Reasons Your Property Inspections Program is Failing – And How to Fix It
Does your property inspections program get you the results you want? Or, does it often fail to generate the data you need to keep your building in great shape? Regular inspections can help you extend the lifetime of your equipment and keep your building running smoothly. But, only if your inspection program is successful in…
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Should I Create an RFP – Or Not?
Unsure whether you should create an RFP? While the RFP process is a great way to find quality vendors at the right price, the traditional process can be time-consuming. And, with manual methods, there’s no guarantee you’ll find the right vendor. So, should you even bother with competitive bidding? If you want to find the…
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6 Steps to a Successful Property Inspection
Are your property inspections successful – providing you all the info you need to manage property performance and ensure compliance? Property inspections can help you keep your building in great shape and can help you avoid equipment breakdowns that require costly repairs or replacements. However, manual inspections are time-consuming to regularly conduct, making it tempting…
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Checklist: How to Use Building Operations Software to Increase Revenue
Do you want to increase revenue across your CRE portfolio – but aren’t sure how? While raising rent and increasing occupancy is traditional ways to increase revenue, it can only get you so far. If you have high occupancy rented at market rates, you need to look at alternative methods to increase your revenue. One…