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Who does what? Defining five key roles in the building design and commercial real estate industries

There is a plethora of roles of professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction industries as well as in commercial real estate, and it can be tough for the outsider looking in to determine who does what.

How the life sciences and multifamily sectors stand to benefit from adaptive reuse of commercial offices

With demand for office space decreasing and footprints shrinking, building designers, owners and operators are left with the challenge of filling up unused spaces. This ushers in the opportunity for adaptive reuse strategies.

Navigating the return to the post-COVID office

With vaccine distribution in full swing, many companies and employees are looking forward to some sort of return to a post-COVID office.

Proactive building maintenance: How planning, technology, and new service models can save costs for building operators

A proactive building maintenance plan can put building managers a step ahead of many issues, likely saving time, money, frustration and anxiety by avoiding emergency repairs.

Converting hotels to multifamily: Hospitality industry offers more permanent housing solutions

An unexpected silver lining has appeared for property owners looking to find uses for underutilized hotel rooms. Some hotels are undergoing transformation into multifamily properties.

Are people leaving American cities?

With the pandemic wreaking havoc on urban environments at its onset, some commenters have suggested the city as we know it may be coming to an end. Not so fast.

What is happening to America’s malls?

The challenges of changing consumer habits and the effects of the pandemic have caused ample hardship for America’s malls.

The issue of restrictive covenants in commercial real estate

A covenant on a property refers to restrictions on its use or obligations tied to the purchase of land. This can determine how a property is used and affect its price.

The future of hotel design and development

Allaying current fears and planning for future outbreaks is a must for hotel operators. Design will be impacted, and enhanced housekeeping measures will not only need to be undertaken but clearly demonstrated to occupants.

The effect of the economic downturn on commercial real estate

With retailers, landlords and hoteliers among many of the businesses feeling the pinch for some time, the economic downturn will continue to have a major impact on commercial real estate in the United States and around the globe.

Examining new initiatives to keep building occupants safe during and post COVID-19

As returning to the office causes trepidation for some workers, maintaining a safe work environment is paramount to both building managers and designers. This means initiatives meant to keep occupants safe must be both functional and visible.

Are large workplace campuses about to become obsolete?

Large corporations have flexed muscle over the years in creating photogenic work campuses that resemble tourist attractions meant to lure top talent.

Predicting the future of cities: How urban working and living may be impacted by the pandemic

Population density within our cities has been the talk of urban planners and the design and construction communities for some time. COVID-19 has thrown a curve at what experts are predicting cities may look like years into the future.

Live, work play: The rise of mixed-use development and what it means in the age of COVID-19

While the benefits of mixed-use community living abound, not one developer could have foreseen the challenges of operating such a building in the wake of COVID-19.

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