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National Coworking Operator To Require Proof Of Vaccination From Tenants

Bisnow
8/19/2021

A national coworking, meetings and events company is planning to require vaccines for anyone who spends time in its spaces. Convene will mandate all staff, members and guests show proof that they have been at least partially vaccinated starting Sept. 13 and fully vaccinated by Oct. 4, the company announced Tuesday. It is the first national coworking company to implement a vaccine mandate for its employees and clients….

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Climate change demands intelligent buildings. Here’s one way to make them smarter.

Microsoft
8/19/2021

You rise at 7 a.m. Your schedule shows just one appointment for the day, at noon. Immediately, you head out to your car, start the engine and let it run until it’s time to go. Hours later, you depart for that errand and return home. Now it’s 1 p.m. but you decide to keep your car humming until dark. After all, you may need to venture out again. And hey, you’re only mimicking the carbon-belching behavior of each office tower, shopping center and apartment complex in town. “That is what every …

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Improving Efficiency, Quality and Insights in Architecture Trailer

CREtech
8/19/2021

Don Weinreich, Partner at Ennead Architects, discusses the technology that is revolutionizing how architects approach design. Start your free 30-day trial to get full access videos like this: https://plus.cretech.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase.

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Can Facebook Make Virtual Reality Happen for Real This Time?

New York Times
8/19/2021

The pandemic has renewed interest in virtual reality. Facebook is trying to capitalize with a new virtual meeting room service.

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A Surprising Number of Companies Are Pushing For a Full Return to the Office

GlobeSt
8/19/2021

Despite all the talk of hybrid work, at least one study shows that companies are pushing for a total return to the office.

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The Capital Markets Have Already Entered The Post-Covid Era

Bisnow
8/19/2021

Different asset classes of commercial real estate may emerge from the coronavirus pandemic forever changed, but looking at the capital markets overall, normalcy might finally be restored.

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essensys Hires Arthur Mirante III as Head of Strategic Partnerships

essensys
8/18/2021

NEW YORK – August 11, 2021 – essensys, the leading global provider of software and technology to the flexible workspace industry, has appointed Arthur Mirante III as Head of Strategic Partnerships. Arthur brings with him 25 years of diversified experience in the investment banking industry, with a focus on real estate securities. Most recently, Mirante served in real estate and project development for Lightower Capital. Prior to Lightower, he worked in the REIT sector as an analyst …

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George Thomas, JLL’s Global Chief Information Officer, adds to a growing roster of Indian-origin CIOs

JLL
8/18/2021

Bengaluru, 18 August 2021: Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE: JLL) has announced the appointment of George Thomas as Global Chief Information Officer. He is the latest addition to a long line of Indian-origin CIOs who are now leading on the enterprise tech-stage globally. George, an Indian American technology executive, brings to this appointment a 20-year track record of success spanning corporations such as General Electric, HSBC and JLL, where he held global leadership roles …

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For Small CRE Firms During Sustainability Era, It’s ESG Or Obsolescence

Bisnow
8/18/2021

When it comes to helping the planet, having a smaller footprint helps. But when it comes to smaller real estate firms adjusting to an era of energy efficiency, sustainable construction and data reporting, being a mom-and-pop investor can make going green seem burdensome, or even impossible.

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MRI Software Acquires FSI, a Cloud-Based Facilities Management Solution

MRI
8/18/2021

MRI Software, a global leader in real estate software, announces it has acquired FSI, a UK-based provider of enterprise-class facilities management (FM) software solutions. The addition of FSI’s cloud-based platform bolsters MRI’s overall solution portfolio and enhances the company’s ability to better serve owners, occupiers and contractors by delivering cutting-edge technology to effectively manage and maintain their facilities….

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