Author: Sarah Fisher
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Preparing for the Black Swan Event
FACT: 2011 saw more billion-dollar natural disasters than any year on record. Storms such as Hurricane Irene battered the U.S. East Coast while southern tornadoes brought devastation from Missouri to Alabama. Don’t wait until you are hit by a Black Swan Event – take steps to prepare your building before the unexpected occurs.
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The Intersection of Technology and Property Management
Our resident industry expert and VP of Building Engines, Scott Sidman participated in a panel discussion on the Intersection of Technology and Property Management. Joined by TJ Brookover of The John Buck Company, Sidman addressed some of the advancements in technology that are being used to improve management. Keeping the windiness out of the Windy…
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Case Study: How Lillibridge Proved Service Excellence
Without increasing staffing levels, Lillibridge was able to achieve and demonstrate a 73% improvement in documented service delivery in their initial pilot test location. This is the story of how Building Engines worked with Lillibridge to document and prove a commitment to service excellence.
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Industry Vet to Lead Building Engines Expansion
Building Engines announced today the promotion of Scott Sidman to Senior Vice President. In his new role, Sidman will oversee and drive the company’s market expansion. He was previously Building Engines’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing and ran the company’s outreach efforts since early 2003.
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Going for Gold: How to Get Your Building Up to Olympic Standards
If you are feeling inspired by Olympic athletes, get off your barstool or couch and make sure your building has a chance to go for Gold. Just as Olympians must prepare themselves for their spotlight moment, there are many steps you can take, and areas to investigate, to make sure sure that your building blows…
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Infographic: How to Destroy Your Productivity
Einstein had a lot of good ideas, but the easiest to grasp was probably the theory that you can accomplish more by doing less. Jack Ma simplifies this even more: “If there are nine rabbits on the ground, if you want to catch one, just focus on one.” It’s a concept we all get, but…
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What the Healthcare Act Means for CRE
The passage of the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act earlier this month has no shortage of loud opinions across party lines. Whether drawn in praise or contempt, many people are now asking the question of “how will this affect me?” Commercial Real Estate is facing its own set of benefits and challenges as the…
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How to Prepare Your Building for a Freaky Friday
Friday the 13th is notorious for being an unlucky day. Numerous folklore tales attempt to explain the day’s superstitious reputation and evade its misfortune. So how can you protect your building from the possible preys of this unlucky day?
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The Pursuit of Tenant Happiness: 3 Steps to Success
In a society where people’s time is becoming increasingly valuable and hard to procure a portion of, providing key information in a simple manner is number 1 when it comes to reaching (and winning over) your audience. Hopefully you think your product is valuable and your service is excellent – but that doesn’t matter much…