According to the National Safety Council, nearly 13,000 workers are injured every day in America. For those in charge of handling employee safety, the task of creating a safe work environment looks significantly different today than it did just a few months ago. The most pressing items include worker exposure, job safety analyses, chemical management systems, best management practices, and core building infrastructure. An Environmental Health & Safety Gap Analysis can help you assess your ... [Continue Reading]
AEI Stands With The Black Community
Let there be no doubt - AEI stands in solidarity with the Black community in speaking out against racial injustice, hatred and violence. We recognize that fighting inequality is a shared responsibility and that systemic racism will not be addressed unless we face it head-on with love, honesty and courage. We raise our collective voices to join the many others who have spoken out to condemn all forms of anti-Black racism and hate. But it is not enough to just make statements. We must also look ... [Continue Reading]
June is National Safety Month – And a Perfect Time for Facility Condition Assessments
As we kick off the month and employees begin returning to workplace offices, property owners are facing new challenges in safely managing property portfolios. Workplace sanitation requirements are a necessity, social distancing protocols are being implemented, and in some cases, buildings have been shuttered for months. Now is the perfect time to review the physical condition of your facilities and plan for future operational costs. For example, sanitation measures require careful and thoughtful ... [Continue Reading]
Q&A: State of the Market for 1031s
A look at current investment trends across the commercial real estate industry. Teresa Fluegel Executive Vice President Certified Exchange Specialist® Chicago Deferred Exchange Company T 415.596.6749 E Teresa.Fluegel@CDEC1031.com 1. What are you seeing in terms of activity by industry? TF: 1031’s were solid through the middle of April 2020 with closing activity on both the sale and purchase side. Closing activity is now down as buyers & sellers consider ... [Continue Reading]
Q&A Series: On the Front Lines of Workplace Transformation Post Pandemic
A discussion about what we might expect to be different when we return to the workplace. Angie Earlywine Workplace Specialist, Managing Director at Lamar Johnson Collaborative & 2020 CREW Network Global Board of Directors C: 314.914.4032 E: earlywinea@theljc.com 1. What has kept you up at night during the pandemic? AE: I would have to say my clients and the important preparedness work they need us to help with is what has kept me up at night. I am on our ... [Continue Reading]
Spend Wisely on Return-to-the-Workplace Investments
While the headlines are full of strategies and products for providing a healthy workplace, a multi-disciplinary approach will help you avoid costly spending or damage to your building equipment. Invest intelligently by leveraging the knowledge of industrial hygienists and building engineers. AEI’s team is here to help you navigate the options. Air Quality, Ventilation, and Thermal Health Many experts are recommending increased ventilation, and ventilation system adjustments may help. ... [Continue Reading]
Understanding Your Loan Portfolio Risk
PL/NPL Portfolio Evaluations Based on current market conditions, commercial loan professionals are expecting a significant increase in the sale of Performing Loan (PL) and Non-Performing Loan (NPL) portfolios in the coming months as lenders look to free up capital. AEI has a developed a tailored and client specific approach to PL/NPL portfolio screening and has extensive experience in this area. The most recent evaluation included a 15,000 mixed asset pool of PL/NPL in four countries. A ... [Continue Reading]
Bay Area Shelter in Place Construction Requirements
On Wednesday, counties in the Bay Area of Northern California amended the Shelter in Place (SIP) Orders to allow certain construction and development to resume. Changes are effective Monday May 3. Within the orders are new requirements ensuring that construction is performed in a safe manner given COVID-19 conditions that AEI is poised to assist with. Specifically, the requirement to assign a COVID-19 Third-Party Jobsite Safety Accountability Supervisor (JSAS) for the jobsite is outlined in ... [Continue Reading]
Q&A Series: Healthcare Furniture Solutions Adapted for New Property Types
A discussion on the use of microbial-resistant surfaces and healthcare furniture to prevent the spread of pathogens in the workplace. Stephen Hopkins President of Shield Casework D: 816.875.3317 ext. 900 C: 785.550.8608 E: shopkins@shieldcasework.com 1. I understand your products are microbial-resistant and bleach cleanable and are used in everything from medical environments to locker-rooms. With the increased focus on hygiene in office, retail and ... [Continue Reading]
Q&A Series: Colliers Preps Clients for Back to Work
Tips from Colliers on preparedness and best practices for re-entering the workplace. Karen Whitt President of Real Estate Management Services US Colliers International D: 202.437.7084 E: Karen.Whitt@colliers.com 1. I understand your preparations began in early 2020 as you watched the news unfold in China. In what ways did you prepare? KW: I think it’s probably important to note that disaster preparation is part of our job. Some properties we manage have to ... [Continue Reading]
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