Human-Centered Design Can Redefine Physical Spaces

Human-Centered Design Can Redefine Physical Spaces

  By weaving technology into the fabric of healthcare, designers can tackle inherent challenges at the heart of healthcare. Digital healthcare is a hot topic these days, it is essential to consider the subsequent developments that will follow this digital revolution. Digital healthcare is a catalyst for promoting evolution in healthcare design, and its impact…

Beyond the Game: NRG Stadium’s Eco-Friendly Makeover

Beyond the Game: NRG Stadium’s Eco-Friendly Makeover

Sustainability initiatives position Houston’s NRG stadium to host many more high-profile events. NFL stadiums are among the most high-profile commercial buildings in the United States. From September to February, millions of fans go through the turnstiles at stadiums to watch their favorite teams play every Sunday while millions more watch on their televisions. While the…

National office vacancy rate continues to climb

National office vacancy rate continues to climb

Toronto was a major contributor to the rising national office vacancy rate in the fourth quarter of 2023, which ticked up to 18.3 per cent across the 10 large major urban markets CBRE Canada surveys. Although Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Ottawa and Halifax all recorded positive absorption, 827,000 square feet of surfeit empty space in Toronto…

6 Warning Signs Your Commercial Elevator Needs Maintenance

6 Warning Signs Your Commercial Elevator Needs Maintenance

There are obvious warning signs indicating a commercial elevator needs maintenance and regular inspections. Failing to maintain an elevator is not just a safety issue but also a violation of the law, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, which require specific elevators based on facility type and size and number of floors. Unless the…

How the Music City Center’s Green Roof Revolutionizes Sustainability in Commercial Buildings

How the Music City Center’s Green Roof Revolutionizes Sustainability in Commercial Buildings

Music City Center’s green roof provides sustainability options for convention center. The green movement has embraced the global marketplace and captured the attention of consumers, companies, architects, and facility managers like never before. From sustainable building designs to alternative fuels to water conservation, “going green” is causing businesses and industries to take notice and change…

IREM backs women aspiring to career advancement

IREM backs women aspiring to career advancement

The IREM Foundation is offering a 2024 scholarship to support women aspiring to career advancement in commercial real estate. Plans for the special bursary were hatched in conjunction with the 90th anniversary of the Institute for Real Estate Management (IREM) in 2023, and will be made available in a year when an all-female executive slate…