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CAFM considerations
Whether investing in CAFM for the first time or thinking about changing vendors, it’s important to select the right system for your needs as a mistake can be costly. MRI Business Development Manager, Val Henry, joins FMJ’s panel of experts advi…
The impact of COVID-19 on commercial real estate: Part 2 – the future for the office workspace
The impact the COVID-19 virus is having on the commercial real estate sector is immense. We recently looked at how the pandemic is specifically affecting retail landlords and tenants, as they struggle in the face of self-isolation, social distancing …
The impact of COVID-19 on commercial real estate: Part 1 – the future of retail
COVID-19 is dominating the news agenda, and while the immediate effects are clear, the long-term impact is still very much an unknown – and that’s giving everyone in the commercial real estate industry reason to consider both the near- and long-term …
Accelerated adoption of technology and potential impacts on real estate
Change comes slowly, almost imperceptibly, until it doesn’t. Now, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, is a moment when substantial change has been thrust upon us, without much warning, without much preparation, and so broadly that it is not hype…
Resident communications in the age of COVID-19
Resident communications have been top of mind for most multifamily property organizations lately. As the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve, communication between property management and residents is of the utmost importance. At MRI Software, our Ca…
Why energy management software is fundamental for your business
What is energy management software? Energy Management Software (EMS) is a central tool for businesses looking to reduce their energy usage and costs. An EMS is comprised of cost savings and energy usage analytics, dashboards and data collection …
COVID-19 and multifamily: Potential impacts
Clearly, COVID-19, aka the coronavirus, is top of mind these days. The World Health Organization has designated it as a pandemic, the number of infected individuals continues to grow, and decisions increase by the day. So, what might we expect for t…
Evacuation Roll Call – the roll call we all need
Accounting for people! It starts from the day we are born. The theatre nurse count our fingers and toes and enters the birth details into a medical registry. We are sent off to school, where our teacher completes roll-calls. We join the Scouts, Girl …