Business Specialties Technology
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.
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.
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.
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?
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. Users can now view, edit, share and manage documents using one tool and easily populate and edit contract documents using a pop-up dialog box.
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.
Voice as a Telecom Tool
May 14, 2009
A: What are the pros and cons of going with VOIP as my company’s main telecommunications set-up?
AIA Awards Use of Technology in Design
April 09, 2009
On April 29, the AIA Technology in Architectural Practice Knowledge Community will recognize use of technology in building design when it bestows five award citations and six honorable mentions during its fifth Annual 2009 BIM Awards Program in San Francisco. From a submission field of 34 entries, the standout award was the Cooper Union Advancement of Science and Art Building by Morphosis, which won in both the Creating Stellar Architecture using BIM and the Jury's Choice categories.
Effective Backup Systems for Today’s Technology
April 09, 2009
Q: What should be my top considerations in backing up my system?
A: Backups are a critical component of proactive systems management and yet are quite often overlooked. Among the most common mistakes people make with backup systems:
HSBC Finds Integrated Program Manages Risk
April 09, 2009
With the economy still feeling shocks from the subprime mortgage meltdown and the ripple effect it sent throughout the financial world, the importance of risk assessment is now clearer than ever. And as commercial property deals with its own upheavals, industry lenders and investors are taking steps to more closely and accurately evaluate the risk profiles of underlying assets.
Standing Out Online
April 09, 2009
As commercial real estate spending for online marketing continues to rise, companies must carefully evaluate the best approaches for their business needs. Two popular tactics with application for corporate and property marketing are search engine optimization, or SEO, and search engine marketing, or SEM.
Sustainable Path to Efficiency
April 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.
Looking Back to Look Ahead
April 09, 2009
Future proofing is inherent in perhaps every building design. Nobody wants to be responsible for a design that will soon be dated, especially given that the useful life for a building is 30, 40, even 50 years. Every day we hear about and await the next best product—the product that will save us energy, save us labor.
Spaceport Could Spur CRE Development in New Mexico
April 01, 2009
Southern New Mexico is well on its way to becoming home to a burgeoning U.S. industry, commercial space flight--and the area could see a spate of new commercial real estate development to support that industry.
Data Center Reliability & Risk Tolerance
March 12, 2009
Sustainability and the environment is something every individual and many businesses have decided should be a priority for the 21st century. With much of the print media’s circulation substantially reduced, due in part to the availability of information via the Internet, through e-books or in other electronic format, we have thankfully started reducing our dependence on paper. But nothing in life comes without a price. With so much of our information now transmitted electronically, we are relying heavily on data centers and their associated infrastructure.
Mitigate Risks with Technology
March 12, 2009
In today’s market, it is critical to protect yourself from the legal risks involved in conducting real estate transactions. And when it comes to due diligence, technology can help.
Enabling a Multigenerational Workforce
March 12, 2009
For the first time in history, four generations are working side by side in the workplace -- Traditional Workers, Baby Boomers, Generation Xers and Millennials -- each with distinct needs, habits and work styles that can impact key business practices and strategies. While often perceived as a challenge, generational differences offer corporate real estate executives one of their greatest opportunities to add value to the enterprise.
Partnership Improves Electronic Multi-Family Resident Screening
March 12, 2009
In the current environment of credit inaccessibility and economic turbulence, the multi-family market has been faring better than other commercial real estate sectors, but it has not gone unscathed. Thus, multi-family property owners and managers are focused more than ever on maximizing net operating income and minimizing risk by weeding out applicants with undesirable tenancy profiles. That has given rise to online resident screening services provider RentGrow's decision to amplify vetting options by joining forces with multi-family credit bureau RentBureau.
New Visibility: Platform Raises Behringer Harvard’s Investment Profile
March 12, 2009
With investors in search of healthy possibilities amid the market's many risks, the premium on access to fast, accurate information has only increased. REIT sponsor Behringer Harvard’s affiliation with financial information processing and software firm DST Systems Inc. is helping it provide just that for potential investors.
Business Intelligence, the Smart Way
March 12, 2009
If gathered efficiently and used effectively, business intelligence translates into faster decision-making and organizational success. Underscoring this fact, a 2008 Aberdeen Group survey found that best-in-class companies—the top 20 percent of aggregate performance scorers—using business intelligence applications decreased the time between delivery of information and resulting action by an 8 percent mean average over 12 months. These companies, which represent several business sectors, also gained a 12 percent mean average improvement in employee productivity over the same period. A 2007 Aberdeen survey found that 25 percent of best-in-class retail companies using business intelligence increased their gross margin by 10 percent in a year.
Cost Cutting Through Technology
March 12, 2009
Q: How can technology in my building save me money?
A: Technology can save money in quite a few ways. First, if you're using traditional phone service (Private Branch Exchange, T1s, Primary Rate Interface), then switching to Voice over Internet Protocol, or VOIP, with good providers can significantly lower costs. In addition, VOIP makes it easy to move people: Unplug phone, move to new desk/office/location, plug phone in. Voila--instant change of location!
Short-Term Goals; Long-Term Vision
Feb. 12, 2009
Last week, more than 800 members of the American Institute of Architects from around the country met with their local congressional leaders with suggested strategies to rebuild the economy through construction-related provisions in the stimulus bill currently being debated.
Why Use Cables Today?
Feb. 12, 2009
Q: Why do I need cables when I can do everything wireless?
A: Great question. First, a quick overview of what "wireless" networking really means:
When users say “wireless,” they generally refer to "wi-fi," technically known as 802.11a, 802.11b/g or 802.11n networks. You can use consumer-grade access points (wireless routers or bridges) available at any retail store, or you can use enterprise-grade access points (APs) from Cisco, 3COM, et cetera. The difference between consumer-grade and enterprise-grade lies in manageability, security options and cost of deployment.
Map It Out
Feb. 12, 2009
The most impactive technological breakthroughs usually have less to do with new information and more with new packaging. Innovative ways to compare, contrast, synthesize and combine existing data sets enables those manning the keyboards to do more with less, making more informed and dynamic decisions.
Location Counts Online, Too
Feb. 12, 2009
By now it’s standard practice to conduct business on the web. In fact, it is a significant part of how commercial real estate brokers do business. They post property information, communicate with clients and other brokers via e-mail and conduct research, all using the Internet.
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