Category: Technology

Woman working on laptop with text: Commercial Cafe, Connecting Tenant Services

Watch: Testimonial on CommercialCafe connected tenant services

If your company has struggled to provide excellent service to tenants around the clock, it’s not a matter of increasing your staff and extending your office hours. Rather, it might be time to evaluate your technology solutions. That’s where our CommercialCafe connected tenant services come in. Just ask Big V Property Group (Big V). A […]

Technology

Tips for PHA collaboration: How agencies can work together

Don’t underestimate the power of PHA collaboration. Our team felt inspired by the conversations shared by PHA leaders at YASC. It was a powerful reminder that when we put our heads together, we can work towards common objectives. Navigating the current political climate, interpreting new regulations or even software implementation can be a real headache […]

Desk and chairs in a sustainable commercial building

Technology

Save energy with commercial software for sustainable buildings

For many CRE operators, the future is green. Businesses of all sizes are achieving sustainability by leveraging software for sustainable buildings. The latest tech offers detailed consumption insights, automates resource optimization, promotes waste reduction and engages occupants through access to building performance data. How facility management software drives sustainability Facility management tech is transforming how […]

Flow chart that shows a step-by-step process of how Yardi Online RFTA works

Technology

RFTAs Simplified

Online RFTA explained

Request for Tenancy Approvals (RFTAs) are difficult, but they’re just part of the job. They can take some time and really slow you down when you just want to move things along. The waiting, the delays, the endless paperwork — it all adds up. But there’s a better way. Online RFTA is a tool that […]

Technology

Forecasting “AHA!” Moments

Tech That Makes Them Happen

To create accurate forecasts for your CRE portfolio, a few challenges must be solved. See how tech can help.

Technology

PHA Employee Training

Communication Features for Success

Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) are constantly evolving, whether it’s bringing in new talent or refining the skills of seasoned employees. There’s always more to learn, and fresh perspectives can bring valuable insights to your organization. But this ambition to enhance your team comes with the challenges of keeping training materials and employee development organized. That’s […]

Yardi Maintenance IQ offers a robust Maintenance solution for PHAs

Technology

PHA Maintenance

A Simple Solution

As public housing professionals, we’re in the business of providing safe and affordable housing. Part of this promise means tackling PHA maintenance issues head-on, whether it’s emergency repairs or various inspections. And with the right software, you can respond to issues as they happen and make life easier for your residents! Here’s how Yardi Maintenance […]

Technology

Are Drones Delivering?

Tech Update

Nine years ago, an article in this space asserted that deliveries of products to customers using drones might be “just around the corner.” Google, Amazon and Walmart were among the major retailers developing unmanned aerial vehicle fleets; an Amazon vice president predicted that, pending resolution of various regulatory and technology issues, drone deliveries would become […]

Technology

Wireless Power Transfer

Opens New Possibilities

Wireless power transfer, or WPT, uses electromagnetic waves to transmit electrical energy from a power source to an electrical device without physical connectors or wires. By eliminating the need for traditional power cables for a charging pad, this technology provides a convenient and efficient way to charge devices. And as it becomes more mature, its […]

Aerial drone flying over suburban neighborhood capturing a sunny afternoon view of homes and gardens

Technology

High Value

Drones Boosting Real Estate

Some real estate professionals are using drone technology to gain a competitive edge. Drones, which are unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with high-resolution still and video cameras, can give potential buyers or investors a comprehensive view of a property and its surroundings. This constitutes “a unique perspective that traditional ground-based photography cannot [offer], providing comprehensive and […]

Technology

Facility Management Disruption

How to Stay on Track

When it comes to maintenance operations, continuity is king. A lag in response to work orders or skipped inspections can result in increased costs, equipment breakdowns and unhappy tenants. Over the long term, neglected buildings decrease in value, lose appeal and impact your bottom line. Fill the knowledge gap Research shows that the majority of […]

Technology

Barcode Tech

50 Years On

As holiday shopping steps up, you might interact with barcodes – those squares or rectangles with vertical black lines interspersed with white space and numbers that are attached to your purchased items – more than usual. Ever wonder where they came from and what they do? Virtually all types of businesses use barcodes to track […]

Technology

Still Beeping

The Enduring Pager

Some technologies lapse into obscurity when something more capable or easier to use comes along. Consider rotary telephones, floppy disks and VHS tapes. How about pagers, which came into service six decades ago? Those small electronic devices, sometimes called beepers because of the sound they make when notifying users of a new message, haven’t disappeared. […]

Technology

Making Plans

Optimizing CRE Space Management

Industry leaders agree that when it comes to CRE space management, it is critical to centralize lease data, maximize rental square footage (RSF), improve energy efficiency and reconfigure spaces to meet changing needs and put existing spaces to the best use. Understanding your RSF helps you determine effective rental rates as well as attract and […]

Technology

Empowering tech-resistant residents

Strategies for PHAs

We hear it all the time: “Our residents don’t want to use technology.” And we understand why! Concerns range from limited digital access to privacy worries, and sometimes it can be about not feeling comfortable with tech. Their reasons are valid, but with education and community-focused strategies, you can help them break through these barriers. […]

Technology

Building Confidence

Connected construction management

Like almost every other aspect of CRE operations, construction management is undergoing digital transformation. Getting real-time insight into the actual performance of projects against budget and being able to compare jobs based on various metrics is only possible with a connected software solution. Integrated construction management software can help with efficient data access, communication, collaboration, […]

Technology

Early Tech Showcases

World’s Fairs Through the Centuries

World’s fairs – international exhibitions of industrial, scientific and cultural advances held at a specific site for several months – boast centuries of history as forums for transformative technologies. The largest steam engine ever built, the telephone, the typewriter, the mechanical calculator, the Ferris wheel, a prototype fax machine and the Ford Mustang are just […]

Technology

Paper to High Tech

The Evolution of Passports

If you travel internationally, you must have a passport. One hundred sixty-one million holders of valid U.S. passports take that fact for granted, but this document took centuries to evolve from a frill into a mandatory border-crossing asset. The modern era of passports began when Louis XIV, king of France from 1643 to 1715, issued […]

Technology

You’re Welcome

Visitor Management Software

If you’re in CRE, you already know the challenges of managing and tracking visitor access at your properties. You need to know who is entering and for what purpose, how long they stay and when they leave. This can place a burden on site reception teams and can also lead to a frustrating experience for […]

Some observers consider radio frequencies the world’s most valuable natural resource and worry they could be depleted in the manner of other finite resources like clean air and water.

Technology

Will Frequencies

Become Rare?

Some observers consider radio frequencies the world’s most valuable natural resource and worry they could be depleted in the manner of other finite resources like clean air and water. Applications ranging from radio and television to cell phones, military systems, GPS and Wi-Fi use frequency bands of radio waves, a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum […]

1 2 3 … 30