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There is little doubt that COVID-19 and lockdown have had a profound and lasting impact on how commercial tenants are viewing their real estate. The devastating global economic impact of the crisis has left a huge proportion of corporate occupiers lo…

Whenever somebody asks us how to use CAFM software, the immediate answer is that it depends. The capacity of this remarkable technology has become so vast in recent years that it can practically lend itself to any aspect of business continuity and op…

Behind the growth and development of many businesses are a variety of facilities management functions. These activities ensure companies stay up-and-running, key processes are established and maintained, and that staff are always working in an optima…

Throughout July, the multifamily, affordable and public housing markets in North America continued to deal with what could charitably be described as a cruel summer. With the ongoing spread of COVID-19, the MRI Market Insights Team continued its repo…

CIOs of commercial real estate firms have a lot of responsibility resting on their shoulders. For large companies, the ERP system that supports business operations, accounting and data sharing forms the backbone of the organization. These technology …

Having an awareness of energy usage and consumption across your entire enterprise will enable you to make data-driven decisions, reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency – but in order to get to this point, you need to focus o…

The Coronavirus pandemic offers a stark reminder – no matter how much we plan, unexpected and life-altering events are inevitable. Unforeseen change can be healthy. It can pave the way for personal growth and help us realize opportunities once consid…

June data from the MRI Software Market Insights report indicates that the impacts of the pandemic are still being felt across the multifamily market. While traffic for the conventional multifamily housing industry is on the rebound, the affordable an…