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Do You Really Understand Your Insurance Policy? Here’s What You Are Probably Missing 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Every insurance claim is underpaid, it's just a matter of by how much. The claims process is designed to be long, complicated and frustrating. By understanding tricky policy language, carrier tactics, consumer rights and having the right partners in place, policyholders can avoid many of the common pitfalls that often lead to unfair claim payouts. These small things can be the difference between $10,000 and $100,000, or even foreclosure vs. full building replacement. In some cases, a natural disaster might even be the best thing that could have happened to an old property if you have the right coverage and filing a claim may be more cost effective than capital expenditures.
Speakers
Gil Shalmon, Business Development, Premier Claims
Best Practices for Building your Brand in the “New Normal” 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Learn how to jumpstart your marketing and communications efforts to align with the “new normal” and discover why “healthy” is the best branding now. Hear about the latest techniques and trends in branding your building to increase tenant comfort and attract new tenants in a changed workplace environment. Presenters will walk through tips that enable you to most effectively target – and help retain – tenants in today’s wellness-focused world. They will pull from real-life experience building confidence regarding indoor environments as part of the “new normal.”
Speakers
Ben Tacka, Sustainability Programs Leader, Trane Technologies
Leigh Huther, Director of Marketing, Trane Technologies
Sponsor
Integrating ESG into Workforce Development 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
As the baby boomer generation continues to enter retirement, the CRE industry is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers and difficulties recruiting new talent. While many industry practitioners are working to address the skills gap and attract talent through targeted workforce initiatives, some organizations are going a step further by specifically integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their workforce development efforts. In this session, national industry leaders within the Department of Energy’s Better Buildings program will discuss successful entry and skills advancement efforts that are both improving their businesses and the buildings and communities around them.
Speakers
Raymond Congdon, Senior Director, Workforce Development
Chun Yee Yip, Director of External Partnerships, Lendlease
Hannah Debelius, Science, Technology, and Policy Fellow, Department of Energy
Take this time in between education sessions to visit the Exhibit Hall or a special interest Chat Forum to pose a question you may have on your mind or share your expertise with others seeking advice or guidance.
U.S. Industrial Post-COVID Review and Outlook 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM ET
The industrial market has seen dramatic shifts in recent years with extremely low vacancy rates and limited space options in several markets. Consequently, net absorption has been low and renewal rates have been high. But will this trend continue through the unexpected economic disruption of 2020 brought on by the pandemic? Learn about the new outlook for industrial real estate amid the many trends impacting the sector, including e-commerce, outsourcing, and the growth of third-party logistics (3PL) sector.
Speakers
James Breeze, Senior Director, Global Head of Industrial & Logistics Research, CBRE
Sponsor
5G and CRE: Impact on the Industry 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM ET
The effect of the next generation of cellular technology on commercial real estate has been described as staggering, but what does that actually mean? The Internet of Things welcomed a new era of smart buildings, and 5G is poised to enhance IoT capabilities, increasing operational efficiencies and making buildings even smarter. Learn how 5G—and its potential for artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality—will reshape the commercial real estate landscape, as well as how to prepare your property and business for the changes to come.
Speakers
David Franklin, Solutions Consultant, Yardi
Sponsor
Healthy Buildings and the Post-Coronavirus Office Landscape 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM ET
Dr. Joe Allen and John Macomber, co-authors of the book, Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance and Productivity, will discuss how health and well-being has become a top priority for building occupants as they re-enter their workspace. You’ll learn how property managers can best meet occupant demands through a process of assessing risk, defining tactical approaches and aligning communication between tenant, employee and property manager.
Speakers
Dr. Joseph D. Allen, Assistant Professor of Exposure Assessment Science, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
John D. Macomber, Senior Lecturer, Finance, Harvard Business School
Sponsor
The Outstanding Building of the Year® (TOBY®) Awards 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
This prestigious awards program brings the entire industry together to recognize quality in commercial buildings and excellence in building management. The program begins at the local level and culminates in the international awards presented during this virtual event.
Speakers
Scott Jones, PE, Immediate Past Chair and CEO, BOMA International
Mark Dukes, BOMA Fellow, CCIM, RPA, Chair-Elect, BOMA International
