Business Specialties Technology
SCIwatch Program Boosts Energy Efficiency for Clients Like Santa Clara County
Jul 10, 2009
The commercial property sector has been increasingly concerned with
energy efficiency for some years now. With ever-dwindling and
nonrenewable resources being consumed at faster rates than ever, the
industry has been among the leaders in efforts to increase efficiency.
And the current economic downturn has only served to render efficiency
even more vital to property owners’ bottom lines. Aiming to serve the
growing demand, Scientific Conservation Inc. has just launched a
software program that it says will enable owners to save up to 25
percent on energy costs. And for clients such as Santa Clara County in
California, that savings is more important now than ever.
Online Auction Platform Aims to Improve Bidding
Jul 10, 2009
Taking advantage of a new platform to create more interest from buyers
in auction-sold properties, Sperry Van Ness/Guardian launched the
MarketMaker auction platform to sell REO, bank ordered and developer
close-out properties.
Green Building in a Changing Economic Environment
Jul 10, 2009
Currently, buildings contribute the largest single source of emissions
to our environment. Approximately 40 percent of all carbon emissions
come from buildings, and these are the places where you live, work and
play. At the American Institute of Architects, we are approaching
sustainability and green buildings with a solutions-based approach that
embraces technological change and incorporates the business case for
green buildings, which has become immeasurably stronger during the past
decade, as prices for green materials have decreased and knowledge of
green design has increased.
Core Platform Anchors Enhanced Capabilities
Jul 10, 2009
Imagine it’s 1990. You’ve moved into a sparkling new office. On the
surface, it’s perfect: spacious, modern furnishings, convenient
parking. But the dynamism of the commercial real estate industry soon
exposes its shortcomings.
The Truth Behind Internet Security
Jul 10, 2009
How effective are Internet security tools these days and what
new tools or processes should I be using to protect electronic access
to my business records and communications?
The 5 Hot Buttons of Videoconference Space Design
Jul 10, 2009
As the economic slowdown continues and non-critical business travel
budgets are reduced, videoconferencing is becoming an acceptable
alternative. But if the facilities aren’t designed appropriately, what
could have been a productive meeting ends up as a technological
nightmare. Although it seems easy just to set up a camera and monitor
display in a conference room, there are five key areas that should all
receive attention to create a successful videoconference room with a
high-quality experience for all participants.
Define Your Digital Rights
Jun 11, 2009
Ask yourself this one simplequestion: Can you afford to give out confidential information without theability to control it?
Data System Allows Colonial to Produce Reports with Ease, Accuracy
Jun 11, 2009
In today’s market, financial reporting and recordkeeping are more important than ever. But it can often be a laborious and time-consuming process. And for a firm the size of Colonial Properties Trust—which has ownership interests in more than 250 multi-family, office and retail properties nationwide—that task can be even tougher.
TransUnion, RentBureau Affiliation Will Benefit M-F Owners, Renters
Jun 11, 2009
Facing increasing vacancy levels induced by
economic unrest, apartment owners are eager to attract tenants--responsible
tenants--in order to bolster their bottom line. To that end, owners using
TransUnion's rental screening platform have a new tool for evaluating tenants'
reliability now that the credit bureau has decided to incorporate RentBureau's
proprietary rental payment database as a new feature for vetting prospective
renters.
Technology's Collaborative Power
Jun 11, 2009
Collaboration is a fundamental requirement of integration. Research from the Construction Industry Institute has shown that collaborative projects have fewer claims, shorter schedules and more job satisfaction. Anyone considering putting a team together should consider the benefits of integration and how it can further enhance a team’s performance and outcome when delivering their project.
Data Centers' New Age
Jun 11, 2009
With the new administration trying to tackle America’s dependency on energy abroad, data centers, as spearheaded by the Department of Energy, are once again becoming the focus of the industry in its effort to reduce energy consumption.
Using Technology to Think-and Act-Globally
Jun 11, 2009
One challenge that arises when a real estate company seeks new opportunities in the international arena is managing an ever-expanding domain as one coherent, unified enterprise. Industry leader Cushman & Wakefield offers a compelling example of the benefits of using an open-architecture platform to centralize widely dispersed operations. Open architecture offers the promise of virtually unlimited efficiencies for real estate companies whose operations cross national borders.
The Case of the Disappearing Web Site
Jun 11, 2009
As companies rely more and more on their Web sites, hosted email servers and other outsourced IT services, a new threat has slowly emerged: the disappearing Web site. Traditional factors usually involve money: The Web hosting bill wasn't paid or the designer wasn't paid or there's a dispute between the client and the designer. If you have questions maintaining your disaster recovery policies and procedures, find out what you can do.
Economic Stimulus & Data Center Construction
May 14, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, as it is technically titled, has allocated roughly $19 billion for the deployment of electronic medical records. What exactly does that mean?
Business First Aid
May 14, 2009
Having a data recovery and business continuity plan ready for
activation following a disruptive event—localized building fires and
floods as well as widespread disasters—can minimize down time and allow
companies to collect rent, execute leases and perform other essential
functions virtually uninterrupted.
Upgrades for Easier Contract Management
May 14, 2009
On April 30, the AIA released an updated version of AIA Contract
Documents® software, making it better and easier to use. Guided by
extensive input from hundreds of contractor, owner, architect and
attorney users of AIA Contract Documents, the updated software saves
time and money by offering easier project and document management and
document completion.
An Integrated Approach
May 14, 2009
Today's commercial real estate market presents an extraordinary challenge but also an excellent opportunity for firms large and small to increase market share. Using an integrated marketing approach to communications will boost your firm's visibility with buyers and sellers who will once again become active. And it doesn't have to cost a lot of money to be successful.
As Mortgage Pool Shrinks, Lender Turns to LoanMarq for Leg Up
May 14, 2009
With the mortgage industry still in a state of tumult, lenders and investors are on the lookout for new and innovative methods to increase profits and make every aspect of the mortgage process run as smoothly as possible. Such was the goal of Mortgage Solutions, a Knoxville, Tenn.-based lender, when the firm turned to Sthenia Solutions and its LoanMarq software program.
New CRE Website Combines 3D Mapping, Property Data for NYC, NJ
May 14, 2009
Taking real estate expertise and combining it with technology has given birth to REonomy.com, a real estate information Web site designed to serve a range of professionals, from investors to brokers, by providing integrated parcel data, MLS and comprehensive property research tools in one location.
Sustainable Path to Efficiency
Apr 09, 2009
Much more than a catchy slogan, "Going Green" can provide a path for property managers that allows them to shed wasteful inefficiencies and reduce costs. Among the possible procedures involved are paperless invoice processing and centralized, Web-based procurement, environmentally friendly real estate practices that are also setting new industry standards for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
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