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3 Trends in Green Building We’re Paying Attention To

Going green is more than just a trend now but what options there are to go green has seen incredible changes throughout the last few years. While small changes can help your lifestyle to be greener there are large changes as well that can be made not only by individuals in their lives but also large companies and developers.

The Impact of Electric Vehicles on CRE

Electric vehicles are becoming more prevalent as Tesla and other car manufacturers continue to change the auto industry. Another industry this is impacting is the commercial real estate industry as owners of these vehicles need places to plug in, as opposed to stopping at gas stations to fuel up.

5 Considerations for Cyber Security in Smart Buildings

As the world becomes more connected through the internet of things and everything becomes “smart” it helps to bring more convenience to everyday lives but it can also lead to more avenues for outside parties to obtain personal information or perform cyber-attacks. When looking at smart buildings it is important to not only consider the security of the people who will be utilizing the building but also the security of the data that will now be stored within the building to help make it smart.

Green Building Practices in CRE: What to Watch

Going green has come into play in most everyone’s lives in one shape or form by now and is being embraced more frequently than it used to be. This is due to accessibility being increased to green products as well as the affordability of green products being improved upon. One of the major things to go green and help to build a greener future is building commercial real estate utilizing green products as well as techniques.

4 Transit-Oriented Developments to Watch in 2017

Transit-oriented development or TOD is the development of transit hubs like train stations and airports into not only a place to go to travel but also a place to shop with retail locations coming into these transit hubs. As the traffic and congestion in these hubs comes in large numbers it only makes sense to put retail in the same place as most of these travelers are consumers as well.

Is the Open Office Concept a Goner?

Open offices were a big deal and are much-hyped thanks to tech companies such as Google and other startups looking for something different  —a more collaborative environment. However, it seems the verdict is in and open concept offices are not being so well received these days. Just one simple Google search for “open concept office” and most of the results are negative articles about open office concepts. One article even proclaiming that “Google got it wrong.”

Tenant Retention Tips: Part II

Tenant Retention Tips: Part I

Obtaining new tenants can be a costly affair for landlords. If tenants are dissatisfied, given today’s market, they can easily seek new space. It is always the preferred option to retain good tenants – those who pay their rent on time and cause little or no problems.

Connectivity: A Driving Force in Selecting Commercial Space

In choosing commercial space, location still reigns as the prime consideration, but increasingly the facility’s connectivity is very high on the list as well. For tenants like tech startups in particular, having a connected workplace is paramount.

6 Best Practices for Securing Professional Office Space

More and more professional services firms are focusing on the needs of their employees rather than on what executives want when it come to the workplace.  This is a useful strategy for attracting and retaining top talent, and it’s changing the way that those firms choose office space.