Category: CRE Trends
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The hidden cost of disjointed building operations technology
Fragmented building operations technology costs properties in revenue, wastes hours for teams daily and blocks strategic insights. A united system for all of your building operations technology needs can get rid of these issues, bringing your teams more time to focus on the work that truly matters. Property managers are burning out. Not because buildings are getting harder to manage, but…
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What’s really driving CRE tech in 2026?
Let’s cut through the noise. The commercial real estate world is saturated with buzzwords — AI, ESG, proptech disruption. It’s easy to feel like you’re constantly chasing the next big thing. But what if the real game-changers aren’t the flashy trends, but the fundamental shifts happening right under our noses? How do you separate the…
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3 signals shaping the future of property management
If the last year in commercial real estate has taught us anything, it’s that standing still isn’t an option. Juggling tenant expectations, budget pressures, and the promise of new technology has become the new normal. So, where is the industry heading? Our new report, The State of Property Management Technology, 2026, provides a clear answer:…
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Four reasons why commercial AI isn’t up to the task for commercial real estate
There’s so much discussion of AI out there that it can make your head spin. Odds are that if you’re chatting with friends, commercial tools like ChatGPT or Gemini dominate the conversation when the subject of AI inevitably comes up. But are those the right tools for your business needs, or are those just the…
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CRE leaders speak: how industry leaders are achieving more with Prism
When you’re investing in new technology, swapping stories with other customers can be incredibly helpful. Whether it’s a new personal device or a complex business system, hearing about others’ experiences with the tech can help you get more from your investment. That’s why we gathered representatives from three leading property teams at our annual virtual…
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How property management experts are navigating CRE’s AI-driven era
Imagine having a system that detects a water leak in your building and automatically dispatches a work order before a tenant even notices it. At the same time, it prepares monthly invoices and monitors energy use—all while you focus your attention on the prospective tenant who has come in for a tour. That scenario…
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Powering the Modern Life Sciences Campus with Prism
When a property manager has to solve an issue such as an HVAC outage, it can be a major headache – needing to fix the problem as quick as possible to keep tenants happy. The challenge is even more acute for life sciences property managers. They need to understand what work is at risk due…
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Beyond ChatGPT – AI’s CRE Transformation
This is part of a three-blog series from Daniel Russo, CEO Building Engines & JLL Property Management Technology. Think about all the work and data that you have caught in manual systems. You spend days trying to identify patterns, prioritize repairs, and do accurate work – and by the time you compile this, new issues…
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When scattered data becomes your biggest headache: a property manager’s tale
This is part of a three-blog series from Daniel Russo, CEO, Building Engines & President, JLL Property Management Technology. As the president of Building Engines, I’ve watched brilliant property management teams struggle with a challenge that shouldn’t exist in today’s world. And unfortunately, it’s a common story in property management. This scenario plays out thousands…
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Four ways to make AI in CRE a reality
Is artificial intelligence (AI) just a buzzword, or is it a revolutionary technology with the potential to reshape how real estate owners and property managers work? For those who have tested the waters, the answer is clear: embracing AI in commercial real estate (CRE) can unlock tremendous value. Property management AI is helping teams become…