Deferred Maintenance burdens plague nearly every college and university in the US. Moody’s suggests the problem is so large that colleges face up to $950 Billion in capital needs. These figures are set to continue to rise with inflation. Facilities Managers trying to dig themselves out need a...
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...
Picture a future where your building’s energy consumption is perfectly in sync with its actual needs. This is becoming a reality through the power of occupancy analytics, a game-changer for optimizing HVAC systems and advancing sustainable practices. By leveraging occupancy data, property managers...
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,...
Picture a future where your building’s energy consumption is perfectly in sync with its actual needs. This is becoming a reality through the power of occupancy analytics, a game-changer for optimizing HVAC systems and advancing sustainable practices. By leveraging occupancy data, property managers...
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....
As higher education institutions face increasing financial pressures, maximizing the efficiency of every resource becomes paramount, especially when it comes to facilities. Buildings, labs, classrooms, and administrative offices represent some of the most substantial investments on campus. Yet,...
When it comes to deploying a Wi-Fi-based occupancy analytics system, the mantra is simple: Go big or make suboptimal space planning decisions. Large, enterprise-level deployments can uncover significantly more opportunities to optimize space usage, cut energy usage, and adjust cleaning and...
A Proof of Concept (POC) serves as a crucial tool for validating ideas before full-scale implementation. For tools with deployment processes or manual installations, they can help teams recognize the value of the tool and the ease of deployment. This is essential when Real Estate managers at...
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...
Like a stock portfolio in equity investing, a commercial real estate (CRE) portfolio is a collection of assets owned by an individual or entity. In real estate, that asset is property — either residential, commercial, industrial or land. People with large real estate holdings rely on their...
In the dynamic landscape of higher education, managing campus space has become an intricate dance between tradition and innovation, necessity and aspiration. Lambent recently hosted a Higher Education Round Table in Harvard Square that provided a platform for diverse voices from various...
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