Even if a space planner prepares the actual package, the occupant must provide this information. Most facility management departments employ or retain design professionals to provide technical assistance to occupant personnel. These professionals can assist occupants with completing forms, defining the nature of the space problems to be solved, and...
Flexibility, cost control and increased employee retention are just some of the many attributes a corporate campus can deliver, regardless of economic conditions. Many real estate strategists and planners consider it to be the word that best describes the concept of corporate campuses. In a discussion on campuses, it also...
The tax implications of leasing versus buying space and how those implications will affect your real estate investment should be a significant element in site location discussions. A firm's mission is to create and manage commercial real estate that both satisfies the user and maximizes return on investment. Understanding existing...
When should a corporation raise cash by selling and leasing back real estate? While there are no textbook reasons to sell and lease back property, there is one reason for a company to sell and lease back real estate : when it is the most sensible option for raising capital...
One year after the tragic attacks of September 11, much of the American real estate community has attempted to return to business as usual. Yet, it is clear the events of last year have significantly impacted and changed the industry. The impact of the tragedy on the downtown Manhattan commercial...
Emergencies can be either anticipated or unanticipated. Real estate managers can develop specific emergency procedures for the anticipated natural disaster such as floods, earthquakes and tornadoes. Some man-made emergencies can be anticipated such as arson and bomb threats. As property management professionals, one must focus seriously on the security systems...
Of the four planes hijacked by terrorists on September 11, two were flown directly into the World Trade Center towers, the two tallest office buildings in New York City. When those two towers collapsed, falling debris damaged or destroyed 20 other office buildings in downtown Manhattan, incapacitating about 9 percent...
http://www.fmlink.com/ProfResources/Magazines/article.cgi?Journal%20of%20Property%20Management:jpm0101a.htm With the exception of large, institutional, life insurance, and pension fund financing, most property managers negotiate on behalf of their clients real estate financing with commercial banks and savings institutions. While the large institutional lenders customarily draw documents on a case-by-case basis, smaller commercial banks and savings institutions generally use...
For shell-shocked property owners, managers and insurance professionals, the bad news about mold is liability and legislation concerns have yet to hit bottom-and the culprit is water damage. Landscaping design errors in both residential and commercial properties can contribute to mold growth as well. Any structure with water leaks, water...
When it comes to minimizing business interruptions, few companies give much thought to water as a culprit. In reality, according to one study, water damage ranked second behind power outages as the leading causes of business outage, accounting for 27% of the causes. In addition, anecdotal evidence suggests that there...
Plaza construction has been part of the building landscape for quite a few years. Real estate can be used more efficiently when one allows pedestrians and vehicles to utilize the "roof" areas of a below-ground habitable space. This convenience, however, creates an interesting challenge for the design professional, namely, how...
The art of finding the right site to relocate or expand a company is like putting together a giant jigsaw puzzle. An executive must piece together location issues, cost considerations and many more factors in order to solve the puzzle. The site selection consultant market is loosely divided into three...
In this article, one talks about site consultants who share their methodology for helping clients sort out their location options. Moreover, real estate and other decisionmakers increasingly realize that traditional location decision criteria could be confounded by other factors. These were also questions raised by real estate decisionmakers and advisors...
Nowadays, industry professionals describe real estate in colorful terminology. This is a growing field, with many owners pursuing green buildings, making energy-efficient and environmentally sound decisions independent of the LEED certification. The article discusses various sidebars w.r.t. this aspect which, have been discussed in detail. To know more, refer to...
Article asserts that as pressure for a responsible environmental policy increases from local grassroots organizations to the federal government, even greater demands are being placed on property managers and real estate companies as they look to develop sites and construct new commercial and multifamily projects and while property managers try...
For shell-shocked property owners, managers, and insurance professionals, the bad news about mold liability and legislation has yet to hit bottom - and water damage is behind it. This article discusses five most common sources of unwanted moistures which, have been discussed in the article. Once a property has visible...
Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers Computers for Construction 2002 EXTON, Pa.--BUSINESS WIRE--July 23, 2002 A/E/C SYSTEMS International, a division of Penton Media, Inc., is pleased to announce the Advisory Board of industry experts for Computers for Construction 2002. With their industry...
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