Comments for Cresa Blog http://www.cresa.com/blog Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:02:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Split Incentives Key to Energy Efficiency by Desktop Far Infrared Lamp http://www.cresa.com/blog/2011/11/split-incentives-key-to-energy-efficiency/comment-page-1/#comment-4468 Desktop Far Infrared Lamp Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:02:15 +0000 http://www.cresa.com/blog/?p=808#comment-4468 You're really a excellent webmaster. The web site loading velocity is amazing. It seems that you're doing any unique trick. Also, The contents are masterpiece. you have performed a great job on this subject! You’re really a excellent webmaster. The web site loading velocity is amazing. It seems that you’re doing any unique trick. Also, The contents are masterpiece. you have performed a great job on this subject!

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]]> Comment on The Dreaded Change Order and Other Definitions for the CO by Christina Carabini http://www.cresa.com/blog/2011/06/the-dreaded-change-order-and-other-definitions-for-the-co/comment-page-1/#comment-3750 Christina Carabini Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:51:42 +0000 http://www.cresa.com/blog/?p=724#comment-3750 We talk over any change orders then proceed or delete.Of course there are certain changes that are very expensive when made late in the game -- adding a pocket door in a bearing wall for example. They are an expression of confidence in the work you are already doing a sign from the clients that they are comfortable with you and want to spend more money. We talk over any change orders then proceed or delete.Of course there are certain changes that are very expensive when made late in the game — adding a pocket door in a bearing wall for example. They are an expression of confidence in the work you are already doing a sign from the clients that they are comfortable with you and want to spend more money.

]]> Comment on Server Rooms: Going Green and Saving Green – Part I by Tina Behnke http://www.cresa.com/blog/2011/03/server-rooms-going-green-and-saving-green-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-2823 Tina Behnke Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:52:31 +0000 http://www.cresa.com/blog/?p=580#comment-2823 Good strategies that can be easily implemented in any server room. For the "little guys" the costs of "greening" are often prohibitive. It's nice to see some straightforward strategies that can be beneficial when used in small server rooms. Directing cooling to where it is needed and exhausting warm air where it is generated are two strategies we recommend for our clients when they use portable air conditioners to supplement building air in small server rooms. I'm not so sure about that 90 degree mark -- the jury is still out on that figure. I'll be looking for part 2. Good strategies that can be easily implemented in any server room. For the “little guys” the costs of “greening” are often prohibitive. It’s nice to see some straightforward strategies that can be beneficial when used in small server rooms. Directing cooling to where it is needed and exhausting warm air where it is generated are two strategies we recommend for our clients when they use portable air conditioners to supplement building air in small server rooms. I’m not so sure about that 90 degree mark — the jury is still out on that figure.

I’ll be looking for part 2.

]]> Comment on Communicating through Documents & Deliverables by Steve Johnson http://www.cresa.com/blog/2010/12/communicating-through-documents-deliverables/comment-page-1/#comment-2443 Steve Johnson Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:12:33 +0000 http://www.cresa.com/blog/?p=525#comment-2443 Phillip, Great ideas on providing quality communications in an era of massive information. Steve Phillip,
Great ideas on providing quality communications in an era of massive information.
Steve

]]> Comment on FASB Fears = Opportunity to Shine by Kevin Haverty http://www.cresa.com/blog/2010/11/fasb-fears-opportunity-to-shine/comment-page-1/#comment-2353 Kevin Haverty Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:58:23 +0000 http://www.cresa.com/blog/?p=479#comment-2353 Jeff: Completely agree that Lease Administration will soon become a necessity for medium and large sized users with multiple locations given the expectation of firms under the new FASB or IASB rules. I expect that come summer 2011, when these changes are expected to be approved, heads of corporate real estate will be immediately scrambling to deal quickly with the impact not only quantitatively i.e impact on Balance and Income Statements, but as well, qualitatively i.e. decisions on future renewals, expansion, terminations needing to be assessed today. K. Jeff:

Completely agree that Lease Administration will soon become a necessity for medium and large sized users with multiple locations given the expectation of firms under the new FASB or IASB rules. I expect that come summer 2011, when these changes are expected to be approved, heads of corporate real estate will be immediately scrambling to deal quickly with the impact not only quantitatively i.e impact on Balance and Income Statements, but as well, qualitatively i.e. decisions on future renewals, expansion, terminations needing to be assessed today.

K.

]]> Comment on Seven Real Estate Cost Reduction Strategies by Anna Bass http://www.cresa.com/blog/2010/08/seven-real-estate-cost-reduction-strategies/comment-page-1/#comment-1907 Anna Bass Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:41:40 +0000 http://www.cresa.com/blog/?p=392#comment-1907 This is an intriguing topic. I'm always looking for valuable resources to send to clients and my coworkers, and your piece is absolutely worth sharing! This is an intriguing topic. I’m always looking for valuable resources to send to clients and my coworkers, and your piece is absolutely worth sharing!

]]> Comment on Is it Property Management or Facilities Management? by Victor B. Murray, CPM http://www.cresa.com/blog/2010/08/is-it-property-management-or-facilities-management/comment-page-1/#comment-1859 Victor B. Murray, CPM Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:02:03 +0000 http://www.cresa.com/blog/?p=377#comment-1859 Jim, Your clarification on these two important positions supports my belief that to be an effective negotiator, one has to understand the goals and expectations of both parties. Having spent the first half of my career representing owners and investors; and, the second half of my career representing the interests of the end user, some might ask why do I still covet my IREM Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation and continue to pay dues all these years. I have maintained my CPM designation for two reasons: 1.) for access to a greater understanding of the “current issues” facing the professionals within our industry and 2.) to provide the greatest level of knowledge and information necessary to secure sound, long term business terms and practices. It is my true belief that the “designated” advisory services professional offers far more to their clients’ best interests than the more common listing/buyer/dual agent brokerage individual. Your identification of the differences between a property manager and a facilities manager clarifies a common misunderstanding; which is why CresaPartners has recently entered into an agreement with Jorgensen Facilities Services to provide Facilities Management services to organizations nationwide. On the transactional side, those real estate brokers who fail to commit or disclose their agency obligations cloud the understanding and expectations of those not familiar with our industry practices. This is why CresaPartners is committed to “Doing the Right Thing”. CresaPartners is guided by the industry’s only Tenant’s Bill of Rights — a clear expression of what you can and should demand of your real estate advisor. Jim,

Your clarification on these two important positions supports my belief that to be an effective negotiator, one has to understand the goals and expectations of both parties.

Having spent the first half of my career representing owners and investors; and, the second half of my career representing the interests of the end user, some might ask why do I still covet my IREM Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation and continue to pay dues all these years.

I have maintained my CPM designation for two reasons: 1.) for access to a greater understanding of the “current issues” facing the professionals within our industry and 2.) to provide the greatest level of knowledge and information necessary to secure sound, long term business terms and practices.

It is my true belief that the “designated” advisory services professional offers far more to their clients’ best interests than the more common listing/buyer/dual agent brokerage individual.

Your identification of the differences between a property manager and a facilities manager clarifies a common misunderstanding; which is why CresaPartners has recently entered into an agreement with Jorgensen Facilities Services to provide Facilities Management services to organizations nationwide.

On the transactional side, those real estate brokers who fail to commit or disclose their agency obligations cloud the understanding and expectations of those not familiar with our industry practices. This is why CresaPartners is committed to “Doing the Right Thing”. CresaPartners is guided by the industry’s only Tenant’s Bill of Rights — a clear expression of what you can and should demand of your real estate advisor.

]]> Comment on Towards Optimal Efficiency by Gregory Despain http://www.cresa.com/blog/2010/01/towards-optimal-efficiency/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Gregory Despain Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:23:52 +0000 http://www.cresa.com/blog/?p=36#comment-28 Nice job! Nice job!

]]> Comment on From New Business Incentives to Hand to Hand Combat: How Smaller Cities Compete for Investment by Matthew C. Kriner http://www.cresa.com/blog/2010/01/from-new-business-incentives-to-hand-to-hand-combat/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Matthew C. Kriner Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:58:26 +0000 http://www.cresa.com/blog/?p=83#comment-24 Another great post! Another great post!

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