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Communities without buy-in requirements have real attraction for seniors facing fast-diminishing values of their existing homes.
Relieving the tension around seniors housing
Michael Berne
Jan 07 2009 [
2:19
]
With cost reduction imperatives putting pressure on enterprises, CRE teams can deliver big savings by challenging what's always been protected.
Tipping sacred cows: the new CRE opportunity
Ed Noha
Jan 05 2009 [
1:56
]
Real estate brokers can be used more stategically to help change a company's culture and image through the strategic design and use of space.
Brokers are more than dealmakers
John Fetz
Jan 06 2009 [
1:26
]
With the financial industry in contraction, service companies can take advantage of added space and more reasonable rental rates.
Opportunities for service companies in NYC
Peter Riguardi
Dec 17 2008 [
1:44
]
Corporate real estate teams can create a strategic context for decision-making, even when many of the facts are unknown.
Scenario planning for uncertain times
Richard McBlaine
Dec 15 2008 [
1:29
]
Now is a good time to monetize underutilized assets in your portfolio. And in the current capital environment, smaller assets are still trading.
Underutilized assets can still be monetized
John Vick
Dec 16 2008 [
1:54
]
China’s commercial real estate market has been through four stages of growth over the last 15 years, from tentative beginnings in the 80’s, through experimental in the 90’s and into a dynamic period earlier this decade leading into the current internationalization phase. By 2020 the markets will have reached a new level of maturity in process- but what will they look like, which cities will be leading and what trends will they be anticipating?
China 2020: The Real Estate Landscape
Rosemary Feenan
Dec 16 2008 [
1:34
]
Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, in collaboration with Baker & McKenzie, reviewed 139 hotel management contracts during 2008 all of which were executed since our last review in 2005.
Hotel Management Contracts: Latest trends
David Gibson
Dec 10 2008 [
2:59
]
Negotiating the economic and non-economic points of a lease can lead to much greater savings over the long term.
Maximizing flexibility through lease terms
Tal Isbell
Dec 10 2008 [
1:15
]
Every time you use telephone, video and web conferences instead of traveling to meetings, you'll save money and contribute to sustainability.
Embracing the conference call
Patricia Roberts
Dec 09 2008 [
1:15
]
With the economic downturn, retail needs to look hard at property performance, relocation options and where to eliminate waste in their operations.
Retail shifts from growth to value
Steve Jones
Dec 08 2008 [
1:14
]
Using tri-party relational contracts, signed by architect, owner and contractor, can change traditional behavior and lead to more predictable results in terms of budget, timing, quality and safety.
Gaining more predictable results for complex projects
Chip Cogswell
Dec 08 2008 [
1:48
]
Consider a pre-paid ground lease as one potential bridge between the needs of public and private entities.
Public-private partnerships: What do both parties need?
Robert Russell
Dec 03 2008 [
1:54
]
In the downturn, corporate users of real estate may have an opportunity to explore opportunities for relocation or renegotiation of leases.
It's a good time to explore leasing options
Eric Vayle
Dec 02 2008 [
1:57
]
In the current capital-constrained environment, sustainable real estate practices can still make economic sense.
Does sustainability make sense in these times?
Ethan Milley
Dec 03 2008 [
1:25
]
Even though real estate represents as much as 65 percent of a typical healthcare organization's balance sheet, it may make sense to outsource its management.
Is real estate a core competency for healthcare?
Don Hamilton
Dec 01 2008 [
1:34
]
Sustainability is a critical issue for real estate today. The challenge? To make targeted investment decisions that demonstrate bottom-line impact. Those who can measure their performance will be best placed to create real value from their investment in sustainability.
Turning Green into Gold: Measuring the ROI of Sustainability
Chris Wallbank
Nov 27 2008 [
1:58
]
Because of a downturn in demand, prices for commodities such as oil, steel and copper are dropping. New construction may benefit.
The timing may be right for new construction
Kevin McDowell
Nov 19 2008 [
1:22
]
In times of fluctuating market demand, a third-party logistics provider may save money and improve control of operations.
Does it make sense to outsource distribution?
Ben Stapleton
Nov 18 2008 [
1:38
]
The best risk management programs allow companies to anticipate risks inside operations.
Risk management is more than a contingency plan
Gassia Salibian
Nov 17 2008 [
1:40
]
Corporate real estate executives should start with a broader business strategy supported by real estate solutions.
CREs should stop leading with real estate strategies
Sally Fisher
Nov 12 2008 [
1:37
]
Government agencies are starting to use structures such as enhanced-use leasing to get the most out of their commercial assets.
Creative leasing for government-owned assets
Kim Burke
Nov 11 2008 [
1:36
]
Originally just a user-driven phenomenon with West Coast companies expanding into Boston, LEED-certified spec office is now being homegrown.
Interest in green spec. office is growing in Boston
Alexander Dauria
Nov 10 2008 [
2:11
]
When looking to consolidate properties as the result of M&A activity, corporations should consider bundling projects as they tackle dispositions or rebranding.
Take advantage of scale when consolidating a portfolio
Judy Caruthers
Nov 05 2008 [
1:38
]
A Silicon Valley firm started a blog to help make a significant change management effort successful.
How blogs can boost workplace programs
Patricia Roberts
Nov 04 2008 [
1:14
]
Rental rates for sustainable industrial properties trend 1 to 3 percent higher, but lower operating and energy costs more than compensate.
Do "green" industrial properties make financial sense?
Chris Brandt
Nov 03 2008 [
1:51
]
Leading indicators point to a significant decrease in real estate capital spending, but companies need to make sure they make the right cuts.
How best to curtail capital spending?
Peter Shannon
Oct 29 2008 [
1:48
]
Clean-tech investment -- expected to exceed record 2008 levels -- is a cause for optimism.
What will help Silicon Valley weather the financial crisis?
Chris Crow
Oct 28 2008 [
1:46
]
Is work a place we go or something we do? Employees are using technology to work beyond the office walls, so what space do they really need?
Are assigned work spaces even necessary?
Mark Grieco
Oct 27 2008 [
1:42
]
With continued improvements in downtown areas and growing demand for mixed use, there are good long-term opportunities to develop in urban markets.
Urban development with a longer view
Dan St Clair
Oct 21 2008 [
2:14
]
A total network strategy approach to managing a supply chain's real estate can save far more than shaving a little off a rental rate.
Network strategy for supply chain savings
Kristian Bjorson
Oct 20 2008 [
1:48
]
As hospital systems consolodate, unknown real estate assets in their portfolios present new risks and opportunities.
Hospital systems discovering unknown assets
Don Hamilton
Oct 14 2008 [
1:48
]
The benefits of "On-shore" location strategies may outweigh the reduced labor costs of "off-shore" strategies.
"On-shore" vs. "off-shore" location strategies
Eric Stavriotis
Oct 14 2008 [
1:40
]
With a large supply coming on stream in the Shanghai office market, the Pudong rental is seeing a drop of 7%. But this is not signs of a crash due to the global economic fallout, but a correction.
Pudong rent down 7%: a correction not a crash
Anthony Couse
Oct 09 2008 [
1:58
]
With new activity in the South Loop of Chicago, South LaSalle Street is becoming revitalized.
Chicago office: South LaSalle Street is coming back!
Jeff Liljeberg
Oct 07 2008 [
1:40
]
When making a site selection in a developing country, the availability of labor and the required skills should be considered.
Site selection: is the right labor force in place?
Bill Lutrell
Oct 06 2008 [
1:54
]
Amid global turmoil business focus on Asia and particularly key centres such as Hong Kong supports continued growth in rent and the prospect of short to medium term market stability.
Asia business focus driving demand in Hong Kong
Gavin Morgan
Oct 02 2008 [
2:24
]
Jones Lang LaSalle's 2008 Transparency Index shows strong improvements in Romania, Eastern Europe and Dubai.
Transparency on the rise in Eastern Europe and Dubai
Ben Breslau
Sep 30 2008 [
1:52
]