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Working from home, and the desire for social interaction
A vast majority of employees surveyed voiced opinions of their desire to regain daily interaction with colleagues, along with wanting to maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders. However, to return safely to the workplace, protective meas…
How to calculate the Internal Rate of Return and what it means for the real estate industry
For commercial real estate investors and owners, mitigating risk requires making informed decisions based not only on accurate data, but also on the projected return on investment and rate of return. One such tool asset managers can use to assess the…
7 key considerations for better spend control in property management
This blog was written by Andy Hamilton, a Consultant at Proactis. Proactis, a certified MRI Software Solutions Partner, helps property management companies control 100% of their spend. Their solution transforms the Source-to-Pay processes, which help…
4 ways to build a better office with MRI Workplace Central
As the vaccine rollout continues and real estate occupiers across the globe are assessing local health and safety requirements, everyone – from employees to landlords – is asking the same question. When and how will companies bring people back …
The evolution of real estate leases
Organizations that occupy real estate have faced many challenges over the past year. In particular, the spotlight on the relationship between tenant and landlord/agent has intensified – with a greater-than-ever need for clear communication and collab…
Reduce energy costs & waste in your commercial building
How can facility managers reduce energy costs and waste in their commercial building? Waste management is quickly moving up the business agenda. According to statistics, the average commercial building wastes over 30% of the energy it consumes.…
How facilities managers are using proptech to safeguard the future of the office
After a year of lockdowns and social distancing, governments around the world are starting to cautiously map out the roads to lifting restrictions. Vaccinations have now been administered to over half a billion people globally and are providing the w…
Dealing with changing industrial energy management priorities
Industrial energy management: A short guide for engineering managers One of the main challenges Engineering Managers face in the product development life-cycle is the introduction of new corporate sustainability goals. As Engineering Managers a…