Category: Sustainability
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Top 7 Asset Manager Goals for 2023
Many commercial real estate (CRE) asset managers are facing new challenges as the industry continues to shift. From the evolving workplace where remote and hybrid work have become the norm, to a strain on property teams grappling with labor shortage, to a new focus on ESG reporting and sustainability initiatives – and everything in between…
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Building Management System vs Building Automation System: What’s the Difference?
Building management system vs building automation system: What’s the difference between the two? Is there even a difference? The terms building management system (BMS) and building automation system (BAS) are used interchangeably in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. Here, we define what the terms mean and how BMS and BAS are used in CRE…
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3 Solutions to Common Commercial HVAC Energy Efficiency Problems
With the growing tenant demand for healthy, safe, and energy-efficient building environments along with strict new government standards, proper HVAC management is critical. And the most energy efficient HVAC systems are the ones utilizing HVAC management software. If you’re a commercial real estate (CRE) landlord wondering how to make a commercial building more energy efficient,…
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How to Create a Good Tenant Experience: Start with Sustainability and Wellness
The world keeps changing, and commercial real estate (CRE) has had to adapt several times over in such a short period of time. Just when you think you’ve got one thing figured out, something changes again. One thing’s for sure: The workplace has changed forever. There’s no going back to the way things were before…
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3 Reasons to Use Building Technology Solutions to Meet CRE Sustainability Goals
Building operations in the United States accounts for roughly 40% of all energy consumption. It’s a big reason why the commercial real estate (CRE) industry is increasingly focused on making sustainability efforts a top priority. Now, building technology solutions are helping to leverage those sustainability opportunities. Technology for CRE sustainability will play a significant role…
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3 Steps to Prepare Your Buildings for CRE Sustainability Rules and Regulations
Sustainability rules and regulations for commercial real estate (CRE) properties are not going away. In fact, more mandates continue to roll out. And with the increase in legislation, 40% of CRE professionals are also seeing a rise in demand for sustainability among tenants. With all that’s at stake, CRE owners and operators need to make…
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5 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Commercial Office Buildings
The pandemic put the biggest spotlight on why healthy buildings are essential. As a result, attention has shifted to focusing on ways to improve indoor air quality in commercial office buildings. In fact, improving indoor air quality in commercial office buildings has become such a focus that the Biden-Harris Administration recently launched its National COVID-19…
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3 Insights from CRE Leaders at the 2022 BOMA International Conference & Expo
Last week we headed to the 2022 BOMA International Conference & Expo in Nashville, Tennessee to meet and hear from leaders in the commercial real estate (CRE) industry. At the conference we found a community of professionals looking for ways to improve operations, maximize NOI, and stay on top of the latest trends and developments. …
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How to Create Sustainable Commercial Buildings with Smart Tech
We often hear the stat that commercial buildings account for 40% of global carbon emissions, according to the World Green Building Council. But in a recent JLL report on decarbonizing cities and real estate, researchers found that figure to be much higher. The report, based on audits across 32 global cities, showed the contribution to…
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How CRE Property Teams Can Increase NOI with Property Management Software
Are you wondering how CRE property teams can increase NOI? The answer is by implementing property management software for your buildings. The best property management software not only increases efficiency for your teams but also has the power to grow your NOI. Take it from the experts. Scott Sidman, EVP at Building Engines, recently sat…