Operations & Technology
Editor’s Note: How Sandy Changed Everything
What new ideas do you think should emerge in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy?
Brooklyn Skyscraper to be Completed Using Modular Construction
Skanska USA and Forest City Ratner Companies are breaking ground on B2, the first residential tower that is part of the Atlantic Yards Development in Brooklyn, N.Y.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Phoenix Jobs Market Bounces Back after Long Post-Recession Lull
After lagging behind the rest of the country in post-recession jobs recovery, the Valley of the Sun has seen considerable gains over the last few quarters.
UDR Lower Manhattan Properties Fully Functional
Damage estimates from Hurricane Sandy, which roiled the Northeast a month ago, are still coming in. Multifamily specialist UDR has reported that it estimates that the storm caused total damages to the properties of between $28 million and $32 million.
Power Outages and Technology 101: What Companies Need to Know
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, even the most disaster-ready New Jersey businesses learned that the best laid plans can fall short. et according to Dawn Bernstel, director of customer care for Integrated Business Systems, while some things cannot be controlled, companies can take steps to better prepare themselves for “next time.”
Tryko Partners’ Loch Raven Village Renovation Nears Completion
Just one year after it was purchased by Tryko Partners LLC, Loch Raven Village Apartments, a 495-unit Baltimore rental community, has reached 96 percent occupancy.
Make Your Next Kitchen Hands-Free with Moen
Clean hands and a clean sink are a must for any aspiring apartment chef. A hands-free sink not only simplifies the prepping process by reducing the chances of spreading food borne illness, but it also becomes a fun piece of technology that can help your building save some water.
‘What Renters Want’ with Jessica Fiur: Should You Put Holiday Decorations in Your Community Lobby?
‘Tis the season for holiday decorations. Are you decorating your community lobby?
AIA and Perkins Eastman ‘Design for Aging Review’ Explores Senior Housing Best Practices
What are the best practices and emerging ideas in senior housing design? The Perkins Eastman Research Collaborative explores this question in its recently released “Insight and Innovations: The State of Senior Housing.”
How Property Managers and Multifamily Employees Can Help Identify Human Trafficking
Have you ever considered your role in your community when it comes to helping to uncover and end human trafficking?