Category: Building Operations
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Building on World Green Building Week
At the close of World Green Building Week, we’re not quite ready to move on from the importance of greener, more sustainable buildings. Read about Going Green in this whitepaper, where David Osborn, President & CEO of Building Engines takes a look at what we can do as owners and operators of real estate to…
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Emergency Preparedness- the Whole Kit and Caboodle
Now is the perfect time for commercial real estate owners to assess their respective levels of readiness. Did you go “halfway” on your emergency pre-plans? Have you forwarded all the necessary information to first responders in advance of an emergency? Do you practice regular tabletop exercises? In sum, are you prepared for when the “what…
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Protecting Your Ass(et)
There is an unavoidable situation for commercial real estate owners and property management firms. The simple world of ensuring day to day operation in properties is gone forever. Companies need to look long and hard at the emerging arena of risk management. Otherwise, their ass(et) can be in serious jeopardy.
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Because We Remember, We Prepare
Watch a short video from our emergency preparedness experts.
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An Empire State of Mind
Inspiration. Drive. Will. These words represent traits we seek to find in ourselves and find admirable in others. They are also part of the “stuff” we believe helps define America; its people, accomplishments and history. My sister’s close friend is the co-creator of a musical she is working around the clock on with a talented…
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Ever Feel Like You’re Running a Zoo?
At Building Engines, we understand how diverse and complex property management can be. Our newest client, Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden, will be the first to tell you that sometimes things can get a little wild! Mesker Park Zoo came to us with a need for a tool to unify all their departments, track…
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Maintenance Deferred is NOT Preferred
The importance of property maintenance falls not only on nonrecourse lenders but also on the property owners, brokers, and potential buyers- effectively the entire market. In the September/October issue of Commercial Investment Real Estate (CIRE), Tim Follain, FI Consulting co-founder and principal explains, “Neglected properties affect not only deal participants but the market as a…
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Prepared Buildings: Reducing your Exposure to Risk and Loss
There’s a lot more attention being paid to risk management focus with the economic downturn. People are now much more concerned with the cost of their insurance, the cost of uninsured loss, and risk management practices. You want to make sure you have all the practices, contractual transfers, and the management and operational facilities…
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New Webinar! Prepared Buildings- reducing your exposure to risk & loss
Date: Thursday, June 9th at 12:00pm EST Presenter: Kathleen M. Nickerson, SVP of Robert M. Currey & Associates Prepared Buildings Reducing Your Exposure to Risk & Loss What is your organization’s exposure to risk and loss? How prepared is your building or property team for an unplanned event, accident, or liability incident? Don’t miss this…