Category: CRE Trends
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We Respond to 4 Key Thoughts on Digital Transformation from an Industry CIO
Art McCann is the Chief Information Officer at Highwoods Properties, a fully-integrated REIT specializing in the development, acquisition, leasing and management of quality office space, primarily in BBDs (best business districts) throughout the Southeast. He was recently featured in this interesting article in Realcomm, showcasing an important point of view from a leading professional…
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2 Important Trends for Commercial Real Estate Technology in 2018
My position at a technology firm that helps our clients manage over 1.5 billion square feet of property offers me a pretty unique point of view on an industry. I’m fortunate to have this perspective of the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) market, a sector that is quickly changing as the worlds of technology and…
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Highlights from Our Conversation with Michael Beckerman
Michael Beckerman is the founder of CRE industry destination The News Funnel and CEO of the largest commercial real estate tech events in the industry CRE Tech. He recently sat down with Building Engines’ Head of Research, Phil Mobley, to discuss the findings of our CRE operations industry benchmarking research. Highlights of the full discussion are…
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Key Findings from The State of CRE Operations 2017 Research Study
Watch the On Demand Webinar here as Building Engines analyzes the findings of the inaugural State of Commercial Real Estate Operations 2017 research report. Watch Webinar Here Like all businesses, Commercial Real Estate is in a state of transformation, led by a digital and customer revolution. In dynamic times like these, best-in-class operations can provide a sustained…
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What to Look for in a Mobile CRE Solution
Mobile has transformed the way we live our lives, giving us on-demand access to anything, at any time, from anywhere. It’s also changed the way businesses operate, creating exciting new opportunities for the Commercial Real Estate world. Both tenants and CRE employees stand to benefit from the efficiencies that mobile technology can bring. But, how…
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7 Property Managers Explain Why They Use CRE Operations Software
Don’t take our word for it. 1. Speed, efficiency, and happy tenants “Compared to similar products, Building Engines provides the most user-friendly technology for our tenants, our Building Engineers, and our Property Managers. This translates to quicker response times to tenant work orders, efficient preventive maintenance scheduling, and increased tenant satisfaction ratings.” – Chad Boulay,…
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6 Reasons CRE Property Managers Love Smartphones
Every day, we rely on mobile devices. As you work hard to keep your tenants happy, that same convenience you’re used to from the smartphone in your pocket can help to delight the occupants in your buildings. It also allows owners to increase revenues from properties offering optimal levels of convenience and high-quality service. Here…
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All Eyes on Real Estate Tech: 4 Reasons to Watch (and Join) this Space
It’s been a remarkable four months since joining the Building Engines team as we work to bring innovative property operations management technology to all corners of the Commercial Real Estate market. Driven by thousands of incredibly amazing customers and an industry-leading solution, it’s been an exciting journey thus far to say the least. In fact,…
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What Should Your Engineers Work on First, Today?
There’s an old saying, “If you chase two rabbits, you won’t catch either one.” It refers to our tendency to spread ourselves too thin, to chase too many priorities at once, and ultimately get nothing done – or worse, waste valuable time and energy on the wrong things. Your engineers likely have a ton of…
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7 Ways to Go Home Happier as a Property Manager
It’s 6:00pm (if you’re lucky) – are you headed home exhausted? If you’re a professional in CRE property management, the answer is likely “yes.” You’re probably staying late to put out yet another fire (metaphorically speaking.) Property managers deal with a lot during their day, with responsibilities to create a better tenant experience, maintain equipment,…