Category: CRE Trends
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How to Answer Tough Service Evaluation Questions
We generally get asked this when we are engaging with potential new clients as well as things like, “Who are your competitors?” The rationale and basis for the questions are clear; it’s about managing risk (personal and organizational) as well as trying to get some insight into what makes a company or service unique, and/or…
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Strengthen Your CRE Site Security with SAML Single Sign-On
We are excited to announce the recent launch of SAML Single-Sign-On (SSO) in response to customer demand for a more seamless user experience. While we have provided Single-Sign-On for years, this is an important evolution to that existing capability.
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Does Size Really Matter?
When it comes to deciding if your organization is a good fit for a Property and Tenant Management System, it’s less about size and more about your business goals. The first step is asking yourself what you are looking to achieve beyond streamlining your work orders.
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Top Five New and Noteworthy CRE Apps
In a fiercely competitive market, commercial real estate professionals are always looking for ways to outpace their peers, and implementing new technology is one way to do just that. There are dozens of apps and web-based services that perform a variety of useful functions, and it can be difficult to discern which ones are worth…
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What Lies Ahead For BlackBerry
As a purveyor of mobile technology tools, we here at Building Engines have been following the BlackBerry saga very closely, and like many, we were not surprised by the potential sale announcement yesterday. The former smartphone giant agreed in principal to be acquired by Fairfax Financial, a Canadian insurance company and BlackBerry’s largest shareholder, in…
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BlackBerry’s Down – But Definitely Not Out
Though consumer response to BlackBerry’s OS10 has been tepid at best, the ailing smartphone is still fairly prevalent in corporate America. Why? BlackBerry is the leader when it comes to mobile security.
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Eenie Meenie Miney Moe: Which System Is Right For You?
When it comes to technology choices for Commercial Real Estate (CRE) property management, knowing which system (or combination of systems) you need to run your business can get confusing. Here at Building Engines we’re often asked what the differences are between the various types of tenant service or maintenance systems and which are the right…
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Scott Sidman to Discuss Mobility & Big Data
We are excited to announce that BEI Senior Vice President, Scott Sidman, will be speaking at the NAI Property Management Council Fall Conference on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at the Eden Roc Hotel in Miami, FL. Sidman will be discussing mobility and “big data,” and how property managers can maximize these two technology trends to…
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Commercial Real Estate Grows Stronger As Vacancy Rates Decline
Improvements to real estate markets could boost the recovery of the U.S. economy. Organizations want to be ready for the return of consumer spending and are making the necessary moves to position themselves within the market. As a result, the commercial real estate sector is expected to see steady improvement over the next year, according…
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BE-Mobile Debuts on BlackBerry OS10
When we say BE-Mobile is accessible on all devices, we mean it. Today we are excited to announce the latest operating system to integrate with our software – the BlackBerry OS10 platform! Now BB Z10, Q10 and Q5 users can access all of the powerful features of BE-Mobile.