6. Building Resilience and Innova...

6. Building Resilience and Innovation in Commercial Real Estate

Building Excellence, A CRE Podcast di BOMA International
4 ago 2026
23:38

Note sull'episodio

In this episode of BOMA's Building Excellence, host Alan Stein chats with Mary Lue Peck, President and COO of BOMA International, and Bill Collar, Enterprise Account Executive at Trane, about the pivotal shifts reshaping commercial real estate. They discuss how data-driven decision making, operational efficiency, and workforce development are transforming building management and investment strategies.

This episode is brought to you by Trane.

00:00 - Introduction to Building Excellence podcast and episode overview

00:24 - Rapid fire: last book read and favorite emoji

01:03 - Bill’s background in commercial real estate and partnership with Train

02:22 - Key takeaways from the recent BOMA conference addressing market shifts

04:02 - The focus on energy efficiency and real-time data for building operations

05:04 - How industry collaboration with data partners enhances real-time insights

06:23 - The shift away from the five-day office week and its implications

07:52 - The importance of measuring to optimize building operations

08:47 - Innovations in sensor technology for trash and restroom management

10:11 - HVAC systems adapting through sensor data and future AI integration

11:45 - The significance of data-driven decisions in operational efficiency

12:39 - Sponsor message and the importance of clear communications in podcasts

13:27 - The return of capital to prime, amenity-rich properties and operational metrics for investors

14:12 - How modernization and performance measurement are influencing market value for B and C assets

15:43 - The effect of AI on property management roles and workforce skills

16:38 - Train’s initiatives to develop workforce readiness amidst retiring professionals

20:15 - The ongoing balance between AI implementation and workforce support

21:21 - Final thoughts: industry collaboration, data use, and operational excellence as drivers of success

22:14 - Closing remarks from Mary Lou Peck on the value of working closely with suppliers and focusing on performanceThis episode offers insights into how the commercial real estate industry is leveraging data, technology, and collaboration to adapt to changing markets and tenant expectations. A must-listen for industry professionals committed to operational excellence and strategic investment.

Parole chiave

Commercial Real Estate
Property Management
BOMA
AI
Technology
BOMA International
BOMA Conference