Technology
What Is 5G And How Will It Impact Commercial Real Estate?
Every day, we hear that 5G is coming and will change our lives. But what exactly is 5G, and how will it impact commercial real estate? 5G is the fifth generation of cellular networks and is expected to be one of the fastest wireless technologies ever created. With speeds of up to 100 gigabits per second, 5G is set to be …
Read MoreImprove Efficiency through Building Automation
Building automation brings with it more efficient building operations including improved occupant comfort, cost savings due to a reduction in energy usage, increased productivity, and better data insight.
Read MoreFire Inspection Management System Now Include Permits and More
Last December, the LAFD Fire Development Services rolled out a new customer development portal in the Fire Inspection Management System (FIMS), which includes a number of services for fire, life, and safety systems. These features will streamline …
Read MoreWhat You Need Before You Can Roll Out a Smart Building
Not that long ago, smart buildings were seen as the wave of the future of commercial real estate. But the future is here now, and it’s not just new developments that are being built smart. Existing buildings are being refitted as smart buildings …
Read MoreLA Department of Building and Safety to Offer Virtual Inspection Program
In an effort to facilitate real-time inspections during COVID-19, the LA Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) has implemented the Virtual Inspection Progam, allowing city staff to inspect building systems without being present. With COVID-19 preventing in-person gatherings, this virtual inspection program will be able to …
Read MoreHow Technology is Changing Disaster Management
How Technology is Changing Disaster Management Emergency Preparedness, Fire/Life/Safety, Technology It was not that long ago that disaster management professionals handled crises primarily through landlines and press conferences. Thankfully, over the past 10 years, technology has redefined global emergency management and disaster communications. One of the first national disasters to heavily rely on technology, according…
Read MoreUnderstanding Building Submeters
Have your tenants asked you to submeter their commercial space yet? If not, they probably will soon! With submetering, your tenants are sure that their bills and leasing structure are just, that they have a return on investment of their individual energy conservation projects, and that they can proudly identify as sustainability leaders.
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