Chat with Lindsey Telford, AIA, LEED GA, Fitwel Amb, of Zeller. It seems like forever ago that I joined with 900 commercial real estate professionals at the RE Journals Event 2020 Forecast Conference in Chicago. I just registered for the same conference for 2021. It’s virtual, of course. So much has transpired since January 2020. People packed shoulder to shoulder, enjoying…

Most agree that flexible space is no longer the stepchild of commercial real estate. As an emerging asset class, the question is no longer, “should flexible space be provided in most buildings”, it’s now merely a matter of when, where, and how. …

Recently, Melanie Jones on the workplace team at CORT had the opportunity to chat with Chantal Wirekoh about her perspectives on work, commercial real estate, flex space, and an eye for innovation. From her time at WeWork to building startups and now with her own consulting projects. MJ: I’ll never…

I had the opportunity to join with Lawrence Gellerstedt and converse around changes in commercial real estate. Known by most as LG, he is like me, on a mission to challenge the status quo in an industry so our convo was pretty dialed in! …

It’s now a fact, not simply speculation, that Space as a Service is driving significant change in the steady world of commercial real estate. My colleagues and I spend much of our time helping clients and commercial real estate teams understand how to navigate through change with flexible spaces. Below…

Today’s tenant representative competing in the hustle and bustle world of commercial real estate simply has to be over-the-top, full service minded. Delivering at the highest level is key to winning the trust and respect of potential clients, and exceeding expectations of current ones. …

I spend time in plenty of gorgeous Class A buildings that offer the latest and great amenities. Many of them have little, if any, vacancy. Those building owners are smiling. That is the goal, after all! Honestly, though I spend more time in buildings that do not have all the…

FaaS (Furniture as a Service) is the equivalent to subscription services provided by some of our favorites like Spotify, Gamefly, and Bombfell — only for the office. As an advisor to early-stage tech firms, I am always energized by the stories. Sometimes it is simply mind-boggling to hear how founders…

Recently I attended a business function and enjoyed dinner with some new acquaintances. As I chatted with an industry colleague, she said, “Oh, I know what CORT does. You lease furniture, right?” Driving home that evening I thought about her comment. Yes, CORT does lease furniture, but that is certainly…