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Building managers constantly need to deal with issues before they affect tenants. Being able to coordinate maintenance and handle problems is an essential part of their success. Good building managers will be able to keep their tenants happy and paying rent, but occasionally, one may move out for. Whether the move was the result of…

The commercial real estate sector could be headed toward major headwinds. The Wall Street Journal notes that banks are becoming more reluctant to extend loans to small property management firms as a significant number of loans are scheduled to be reevaluated in the coming years. The source notes that $276.2 billion worth of commercial-property loans…

A large wildfire is swiftly moving through the hills of Ventura County, California, threatening businesses and communities. The Los Angeles Times reports that 10,000 acres are already ablaze and high winds could strengthen the fire over the next few days. Despite high-profile events like the fire north of Los Angeles, many commercial real estate companies…

Businesses in every field are looking to take advantage of technology to boost their efficiency. With the growth of e-commerce, more organizations are turning to social media to connect with customers and gain an understanding of their audience. However, video may be more effective for creating engaging consumer experiences, and it could also be useful…

Breathe Easier With Better Indoor Air Quality Poor air quality can create a number of health problems for individuals. Pollution can make it difficult to breathe, lead to asthma attacks and even introduce cancer-causing carcinogens into the bloodstream. Regulations on car emissions, factory production and other sources of pollutants have helped maintain good air quality…

High-Rise Office Space to be in Demand Over Next Year Demand for office space is expected to grow in the coming years, even as construction of commercial properties struggles to meet that demand. Jones Lang LaSalle’s Spring 2013 United States Skyline Review stated that options for tenants will shrink in the coming year, as development…

Mobile Technology Helping to Change Building Management People always seem to be connected to their mobile phones. With the ability to do just about anything, smartphones have become a standard tool for many consumers and building managers. Mobile technology provides a number of advantages to building managers, including increased flexibility and easy access to essential…

New Technology Tools Give Tenants a Voice and Take the Guesswork out of Tenant Satisfaction Building Engines, global provider of comprehensive web-based and mobile property and tenant management solutions, today announced high adoption and usage numbers of the new tenant satisfaction and feedback tools recently added to its Work Order Manager.  The new functionality closes…

Building Engines Weighs In at the IREM Building Operations Symposium: The Incredibly Expanding Job- The Changing Role of the Real Estate Manager Scott Sidman, Senior Vice President at Building Engines Inc, global provider of comprehensive web-based and mobile property and tenant management solutions recently spoke at the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Building Operations…

NEW WHITEPAPER FROM BUILDING ENGINES OUTLINES THE HIGH COST OF RELYING ON OUTDATED PROPERTY & TENANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Building Engines, global provider of comprehensive web-based and mobile commercial real estate operations solutions, today released a new whitepaper, “Property and Tenant Management Systems: The High Cost of Maintaining the Status Quo” that outlines the increasing percentage…