Category: Building Operations
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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…
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Upcoming Webinar: Emergency Preparedness
Don’t miss this exclusive presentation where Joe Donovan, SVP of Beacon Capital, shares insights on managing risk and the changing role of the property manager, as well as essential tips for emergency preparednes. This free webinar on emergency preparedness will teach you: Don’t be left in the dark, register today!
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LEED EBOM 101: Essential Tips for the Greening of Existing Buildings
LEED certification can be an extremely beneficial tool for a company. While it can be a hassle to implement, especially in existing buildings, the benefits are plentiful and far-reaching. Our newest on-demand webinar, LEED EBOM: 101: Essential Tips for the Greening of Existing Buildings, discusses how management should go about gaining LEED certification, and showcases…
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Integration and Operations Management
Hugh Morgan recently wrote an intriguing blog post on the lack of integration Google utilizes in its applications. While each SaaS product they roll out is brilliant and useful, they do not fit well together and are difficult to combine and fully take advantage of. In the same manner, an operations management system needs to…