Zoos used to be concrete, barred cages with little regard for the captive animal. The same could be said for offices; spaces were divided and you were assigned a seat based on availability. But times are changing and zoos are putting the emphasis back on the most important part of the operation-the animals. Similarly, companies … Continued

“Massive concrete eyesores” is most often used to describe parking garages. Originally, when garages were integrated into the urban landscape, they were usually converted stables or repurposed large buildings. But as Americans became more auto-dependent, the parking garage shifted from a mechanized or attendant parked garage to the self-park, ramped buildings that dominate today’s landscape. … Continued

The buzzword when it comes to the office environment is “flexible”. Trends, technology and tight budgets are reshaping the office interior. Cube farms are being eliminated as more companies are moving to an open floor plan and shared work space environment. Server rooms are being replaced with cloud-based solutions. And, the average square footage of … Continued

It’s not enough anymore to put a recycling can in the break-room and LED light bulbs in your desk lamp in order to say a company is environmentally conscious. According to the US Department of Energy, commercial buildings account for 35 percent of US electricity consumption. That number, along with other environmental factors is what’s … Continued

There’s a major cultural problem facing companies who are broadening their real estate beyond the US borders as well as global companies who are strategically looking at their real estate assets. The issue is business textual translation – it’s more than the difference between writing a date (3/Mar/2015 versus Mar. 3, 2015), it’s about key … Continued

You know the saying “love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage”? Zoning and planning are much the same way. While many people think they are the same thing, they are in fact not. Understanding the differences can help landowners make the best use of their property, and give someone who is looking … Continued

Real Estate is a social business, so it’s ironic that so many people, within the industry, scoff at social media. While we can all agree you probably aren’t going to make the sale of a lifetime from social media, you are certainly going to get yourself out there. The power of social media is that … Continued

Very few companies view their real estate as a profit center. In the coming year, new FASB rules regarding accounting for leases should highlight your approach to utilizing real estate. Here are three ways companies can potentially profit from properties.

Finding the right property can be exhausting, but the search is just the first step in the process. The next step is often the pivotal part of a deal: the lease. The nuances of a lease can be tricky, keep in mind Landlords handle them daily and Tenants rarely. It’s why it’s easy to overlook … Continued

Chances are the next time you’re at the shopping mall, you’ll see a health clinic next to a retail store. Since the passing of Affordable Care Act, it’s been estimated, by Urban Land Institute, that 64 million square feet of additional medical space will be needed in the next decade to meet the increased patient … Continued