Still Number Two
Industry disrupter WeWork just missed a chance to become the largest renter of commercial real estate on Manhattan.Read more
Company’s New HQ Comes With a Museum
The Lynd Co., a residential real estate company located in San Antonio offers this twist on a corporate headquarters: a museum.Read more
The Power of Choice: Workplace Wellness through Autonomy
Guest post by Sarah Wilen with Mike Sayre, PLASTARC
Wellness is a hot topic in the world of work, and that’s no surprise; with the US job market continuing to steam ahead, workplace wellness initiatives can help attract talent. Investing in wellness has also been shown to be good for long-term business.Read more
A “No-Deal Brexit” Would Impact Corporate Real Estate
A “no-deal Brexit,” a situation in which Britain would leave the European Union without a transition period and subsequent trading would have serious economic consequences, according to a recent article posted on BBC online.Read more
Open Offices Made Easier
They were supposed to end the pain of working in a cubicle, and provide more efficient use of space, but open offices and unassigned work spaces created some pain of their own.Read more
A Sneak Peek at the New GE Headquarters in Boston
The Boston Business Journal is out with a sneak peek at the new corporate headquarters for GE being developed along the South Boston waterfront.Read more
VF Corp Moves HQ from Winston Salem to Denver
Several corporate headquarters have announced moves to Denver.Read more
Jobs Report is Positive For Real Estate: Resources Available at CareersBuildingCommunities.org
Hiring in the real estate sector is strong due to overall economic expansion.Read more
Get the App
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the hottest trend for landlords and employers is supplying workers with apps that do much more than reserve conference room space.Read more
Online Retailers Plan Careful RE Strategy
Online start-up retailer Casper, which sells mattresses, is launching a deliberate bricks and mortar retail strategy, starting with a pilot in New York, and plans to open 200 stores across the U.S.Read more
How to Better Utilize Project Managers: 3 Strategies for Success
Guest Post By: Rose Mondragon, Project Manager, stok
The holy “AEC” trinity of Architects, Engineers, and Contractors is widely accepted as the backbone of a successful building project. While Project Managers (often called Owner’s Rep or Tenant Rep) play a major role behind the scenes, it’s time to re-think their place and influence on projects. These silent schedulers, budget masters, and cat-herders extraordinaire can have a major impact on project outcomes, and there are three key areas that aren’t currently optimized in traditional Project Management assignments. Read more