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The importance of real-time energy data monitoring
How can real-time energy data & monitoring improve utility management? Real-time energy data is a key metric for an energy management program to be successful. With live data being collected, the question becomes how to organise and review it. …
5 reasons to use workplace apps to create an excellent employee experience
Workplace apps are not new in the age of workplace efficiency, but with the trend in hybrid working continuing its rise in popularity, they are becoming a key solution in taking the employee experience to a new level. What are workplace apps? Using a…
Why is commercial real estate tracking important?
While commercial real estate organisations might excel at attracting the right tenants, maximising the information in their leases, and running their businesses smoothly, they also regularly face additional challenges that can hinder their overall su…
Energy standards: 5 ways to conserve energy in your commercial building
If you manage a commercial building, ensuring it meets the relevant energy efficiency standards is crucial. Energy standards such as IPMVP (International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol) and ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating…
How lease administration teams can adapt to changing workplace dynamics
Nearly every industry is experiencing high turnover at the moment, and the commercial real estate sector is no exception. New workplace trends like the Great Resignation have led to a high level of employee churn, disrupting essential processes and t…
Three ways to master the complexities of data in real estate financial reporting
This blog was written by insightsoftware, a global provider of enterprise software solutions for the Office of the CFO to connect to and make sense of their data in real time so they can proactively drive greater financial intelligence across their o…
What is a visitor management system?
Traditionally visitor management was managed manually via a check-in book or ledger at reception or the entry point. A visitor management system replaces the book and pen to digitise the management of visitors, employees, and contractors within an or…
How power factor impacts your energy saving plan
How does a lagging power factor affect your energy costs? When evaluating the performance of a building, the main goal is always to reduce energy consumption and costs wherever possible. However, one aspect that is often overlooked in this proc…