Category: CRE Trends

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Think about the last time you bought building operations software. What triggered this need? A communication gap between you and your tenants? The need for more efficient operations? Preventive maintenance tasks missed? At the end of the day, I’m willing to bet you had a pain point in your business that needed some relief. Many…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Between the headaches that come with running a CRE property, the last thing property managers need is more agony. Is your building operations software adding value or simply causing more pain and frustration? If you can relate to these six pain points, chances are it’s time to ditch your current property management system and seek…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Let’s face it: Most people today are attached to their smartphones; if you think you aren’t, there’s a good chance you’re in denial. I can relate because a few minutes ago I learned that I’ve already picked up my phone 25 times today. Twenty. Five. Also…it’s 9:00 am. I’m well on my way to…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Property managers today can’t afford to wait until something breaks in their building to address it. Unfortunately, this is too often the case in situations where building inspections aren’t completed thoroughly – or worse, weren’t even planned in the first place. When your staff is left to reactively put out fires that could’ve been prevented,…

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Laggard Property Manager at 100 Idler Lane   [/vc_column_text][vcex_image overlay_style=”” image_id=”13185″][vc_column_text]Chris wakes up to many emails and voicemails notifying him that there is a problem at his building. Overnight a pipe burst due to the renovation and construction they are doing in their lobby. Chris starts off his day immediately flustered.  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Modern Property Manager at 100 Performance Blvd.   [/vc_column_text][vcex_image overlay_style=”” image_id=”13186″][vc_column_text]Jennie wakes up…

There are many factors that give commercial real estate (CRE) properties a competitive advantage. Some of these factors – like location and size of a building – come from sheer luck and can often be out of your control if you’re a building owner or manager. However, there is one factor that is always in your control as an owner or manager and can…

With the advent of technology like smart devices, it’s never been easier to manage the pandemonium in our lives with just a few clicks. Whether it’s banking, travel, commuting, or even ordering your morning coffee, everything is accessible within a matter of seconds.   But tech has changed more than just our personal lives; it had revolutionized…

Implementing and effectively using software is undoubtedly a process laced with much frustration and many headaches. Depending on the type of software you use, the purchasing process and the way you work with your software provider can be very transactional. And once the transaction is complete, you’re left to fend for yourself without much support…

Prior to being a product manager at Building Engines, I was lucky enough to be a property manager for over eight years in Boston. During this time, I was exposed to challenges that many of our clients in the commercial real estate industry still face today. This hands-on experience and an understanding of what property…