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Printing a Building
The 3D printing technology continues its adventure, conquering industry after industry. Among the latest highly debated upon is the construction industry and the upgrades 3D printing brings to it. It’s no surprise as construction is a $1 trillion industry in the United States ($8.5 trillion worldwide) and accounts for 8-10% of the U.S. GDP. Startup […]
10 / 01 / 15
Cold & Flu Season
Cold and flu season is a headache for companies around the nation. The Integrated Benefits Institute states that US companies lose $227 billion each year in lost productivity. Those losses are the results of illness-induced absenteeism and presenteeism (when illness prevents workers from fulfilling their potential). Cut your losses and protect your employees with a […]
09 / 30 / 15
Modular Multifamily
Modular single-family homes are old news in the United States. Modular multifamily, however, is just catching on. American multifamily firms are experimenting with modular apartments—and they love the results. Residential modular construction in the US has increased by 32.8 percent since 2007 according to the Modular Building Institute. The boost in projects comes as builders […]
09 / 29 / 15
Improve Focus + Morale
In multifamily, summers can be intense. Resident turnover is at its highest, career development conferences hit their peak, and you’re caught working with a skeleton crew because part of your staff has cashed-in on its vacation hours. Now that school has started, things may have calmed down, but your head is still spinning. These three […]
09 / 25 / 15
Embracing Tech
Renters of all ages have rising expectations for technology features in their rentals. While splurging on gadgets would certainly catch your prospects’ attention, that approach isn’t the most budget-friendly. You’ll want features that offer the biggest bang for your buck! We’ve evaluated a few tech toys that combine resident appeal, utility, and longevity. USB Compatible […]
09 / 24 / 15
Quick Social Tips
The basics of native marketing for social media have helped you get started. It’s the nuances of daily content development that will firmly establish your roots and nourish respect among your fan base. We’ve got four content tips that can grow your social media from a seedling into a sprawling success! Blend In But Don’t […]
09 / 23 / 15
Repurpose + Revitalize
The concept of home comes in many shapes and forms. For the senior residents of South Hills in Pittsburg, home arrived in the shape of a high school. A school was probably one of the last places that seniors thought they would spend their golden years, yet Yardi client Congregate Management Services and its development arm […]
09 / 21 / 15
Thermal Controls
With every change of season, you can expect new complaints about the thermostat setting. This isn’t (necessarily) because employees are grouchy. Studies suggest that previously recommended temperature settings are outdated and biased. International reports vary on the optimal setting for thermal comfort in office buildings. The United States Department of Labor Occupational and Safety Administration […]
09 / 18 / 15
Choose Clean Power
Evidence of climate change is all around us – for example, the amount of Americans with asthma has more than doubled in the past three decades, and rates are alarmingly high among lower-income people, who are more likely to live near a power plant. It’s no wonder that people are getting sicker when, as a […]
09 / 17 / 15
Daylighting Technology
Beneath the cobblestones of New York’s Lower East Side, technology is about to present a curious lesson to the world—plants and trees can live a healthy life. We’re not talking about some new lab-modified plant hybrid, but rather about the possibility to light the underground with sunlight through an intricate system of solar panels. The […]
09 / 16 / 15
Michael Weiser
New York City’s strong multifamily market is creating some unusual trends and unprecedented opportunities for sellers to capitalize on their investments, says Michael Weiser, president of GFI Realty Services, Inc. In a recent interview, Weiser talked about the impact of rising prices for apartment properties, and the spillover effect on what were previously less-coveted assets […]
09 / 15 / 15
Apple’s Fall Crop
Apple’s annual fall product preview featured a colorful array of unprecedented announcements kept 6,000 in-person attendees and thousands more online viewers interested for more for almost two hours. “To wear it is to love it.” Everyone knew there would be a new pair of iPhones—the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus—but this is not how the […]
09 / 14 / 15
Twitter Ads
Twitter can place your business on the screens of 288 million monthly active users. Well, that’s its potential, anyway. If Twitter ads aren’t a part of your Marketing Genius strategy, you’re missing out on the opportunity to reach your Twitter customers on a platform that they interact with daily. What’s worse, you’re also missing out […]
09 / 11 / 15
Sony Xperia Z5
QuadHD displays are yesterday’s hot thing. The new point of attraction is 4K. At IFA 2015, Sony introduced its Z5 family—Z5, Z5 Compact, and Z5 Premium phones—with Z5 Premium sporting the world’s first 5.5-inch 4K (3,840×2,160) with 806ppi display, “next-generation” cameras, and some teensy-weensy fingerprint scanners. This is the first time ever that Sony has […]
09 / 10 / 15
Student Services
We are seeing dozens of headlines each month that herald the arrival of another luxury student housing community. These ultra-posh accommodations can cast a rather unglamorous shadow on nearby aging properties with fewer resources. If you find yourself in the shadow of the shiny new community down the street, don’t fret. Instead, use that energy […]
09 / 09 / 15
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