Efficient space utilization has become a critical concern for organizations. Occupancy insights derived from Wi-Fi meta-data has emerged as a powerful tool to optimize space management, enhance resource booking, and drive cost-effective decision-making when it’s embedded into Accruent’s suite of...
Real estate prices have skyrocketed in cities across the US leaving colleges and universities in a peculiar predicament. They’re not just competing for students and faculty; they’re engaged in a high-stakes game of musical chairs, desperately seeking space to accommodate their growing needs....
The sharp and sustained decline in college-age populations will quickly make the enrollment cliff a national reality. With undergraduate enrollment already down 15% since 2010 and a projected 10.7% decrease in high school graduates by 2037, admissions teams won’t be the only ones on campus...
Recent reports indicate a surprising trend in the commercial real estate market: despite high overall vacancy rates, companies are struggling to find the right office space. This paradox highlights a critical issue in the current market – the mismatch between available space and tenant needs....
In the bustling world of academia, where space is both coveted and contested, the quest for optimal occupancy management can often feel like navigating a labyrinth of conflicting interests. However, at Purdue University, a transformative approach led by leaders like Rob Wynkoop, VP of Auxiliary...
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is experiencing significant growth, from increasing enrollment figures to expanding faculty and staff. Amid this surge, Maria Isabel Martinez, GISP, Director of Space Planning, faces the intricate challenge of fitting a growing population onto a campus...
Occupancy analytics have become table stakes in the corporate real estate landscape, accelerated by mandates from organizations like OBM Management Procedures Memorandum No. 2024-01 and insights from CBRE surveys. As businesses increasingly recognize the importance of data-driven excellence,...
In the never-ending battle between hybrid flexibility and in-person work, the landscape has been evolving so frequently that the true winners are those who can keep up with the changing tides. With exhausted managers, tightening budgets, and Gen Z hitting the workforce hard, space planners are...
When everything from construction costs to student enrollment is on the rise, the knee-jerk reaction is for colleges and universities to raise tuition too, however, the appetite and affordability of colleges has been thrust into the limelight as Gen Z makes their way through campus halls....
In 2023, anyone responsible for making leasing and scheduling decisions in modern workspaces knows the score: fewer people are coming into the office five days a week, but that does not mean cutting space is the smartest option. Instead, workspaces need to better suit the individuals and teams...
As companies gear up for a post-summer surge in office attendance, the pressure is on for key stakeholders to optimize their office space management. The latest trends indicate a complex landscape where utilization metrics are indispensable for making informed decisions on leases and operational...
From Office Boundaries to Anywhere Freedom and Back Again In the dynamic landscape of work culture, the pendulum has swung dramatically over the past few years. Before the pandemic, the expectation was clear: employees were to be in the office Monday through Friday. While physical presence was...
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