Testing your building's IQ. From: Journal of Property Management | Date: July 1, 1998| Author: | COPYRIGHT 1998 National Association of Realtors. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Flexibility and the ability to leverage technology and capital to attract and retain tenants influence the smartness of buildings which is correlated with the present and future needs and expectations of tenants. These factors are usually associated with cost justifications and long-term maintenance concerns. Communications technologies also promote smart buildings. These technologies are supported by computers, video conferencing and wireless telephone systems that allow tenants to access and retrieve information at a much faster rate while enhancing the efficiency of service delivery and ...

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