Technology
Property managers downplay cybersecurity threats
Buildings are becoming more connected and functional as information and operational technology converge, heightening the risk of cybersecurity attacks.
Changing market challenges property managers
A recent PM Expo seminar elaborated on changing market conditions and how they will affect future property managers in an increasingly technical field.
Industry sees promise in low-impact communities
Industry proponents of sustainability are looking beyond buildings and thinking on a larger scale with low-impact communities.
Eight technology trends that could impact CRE
Eight technology trends have recently been flagged in a new global report, spanning various regions and industries, including real estate.
Fibre-optic internet shifts real estate industry
Buildings with access to fibre optic office space have a competitive advantage compared to assets without this amenity.
Real estate reaps smart technology paybacks
Real estate owners/managers point to the efficiencies and savings that can come with real-time monitoring and operational responses, which also support asset value and competitiveness in the marketplace.
International Year of Light radiates potential
UNESCO has proclaimed 2015 the International Year of Light to shine a beacon on scientific achievements, reflect on possibilities and promote a spectrum of related economic and sustainable development objectives
How to develop a telecom strategy for your site
With the evolution of data networks, cellular phones and smart devices driving demand for more infrastructure and technology among asset classes, properties are beginning to
Case study: monitoring energy via smart meter
Lorina Keery of Colliers International explains how the company found savings by monitoring energy usage with smart meters in order to cut waste.
Improving indoor air quality
The HVAC industry is improving indoor air quality through facilities and buildings by combining new air purification technologies.
Intellectual properties
Building automation systems enable buildings to generate limitless data and information on nearly every aspect of a building and then share it among systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire facility.
Underfloor air distribution
Textile ducts are now being introduced inside underfloor air distribution systems to transfer and distribute the supply air to exact zones of the system.
Building automation can save energy
Energy efficiency in highrise multi-residential buildings can be achieved through a variety of retrofits. However, one method that is often overlooked is ...
Core sunlighting
Core sunlighting is a system that gathers natural sunlight, concentrates it and delivers it deep into a building’s interior, not just the area along ...
Utilizing site-recovered energy
Many commercial building owners are turning to energy recovery ventilation technology that recovers energy on-site and reuses it to reduce the demand ...
High-performance building approach to condos
In recent years, environmental regulations, new innovations and higher energy costs have raised the bar on green buildings and provided economic incentives ...