Enabling More Liquidity for REITs

Ian McGaw at VP of Technology and Innovation at ENGworks is an experienced advisor and technologist for Process Management and Technology Integration. I met Ian at a Builtworlds Buildings 2.0 - he was on stage doing Q&A after his presentation. He is deeply versed in BIM and quite a few frameworks to build a success VDC delivery for Owners to keep track of their assets in a smarter way.How to find out more about Ian McGaw and ENGworks:ENGworksLinkedInTwitterMusic by: Epic Music SupervisionShow Notes: www.constructrr.com/IanMcGaw 

Drew DePriest, Digital Solutions & Strategy Lead at Host by CBRE.He’s spent 15 + years in the building automation and workplace technology world working hand in hand with facility managers, MEP consulting engineers, corporate real estate (CRE) pros, and enterprise IT leaders to better automate buildings & delight the folks who spend time there. He’s helped design and deploy new technology ranging from Class A office spaces, N+2 Tier 4 data centers, 100+ building university campuses, and more. He believes we're living in a great renaissance for the built environment industry where energy, sustainability, and wellness initiatives are all merging together with the help of rapidly advancing technology.We talk about all of this, smart buildings, and about his new endeavor with Host by CBRE. Find out more about Drew DePriest:LinkedIntwitterHost | CBREHarvard Study Discussing Better Facilities and Cognitive Functions:Actual study itself from HarvardTwo-minute video about the study and its results“CogFX” site showing all 3 Harvard studies, sponsored by United TechnologiesRelated Podcasts:How to Advocate for a Healthier, More Productive Workforce with Leigh StringerThe Healthy Workplace Nudge with Rex MillerMusic By Epic Music SupervisionShown Notes: www.Constructrr.com/drewdepriest

Randy Deutsch is an architect, educator, author & speaker. He received the AIA Young Architect Award Chicago for having designed 100 large complex sustainable projects for which he received. Randy and I discuss what a "superuser" is: one who has the wherewithal to recognize tools, one who has curiosity, capacity, & creativity to combine said tools, and many more. Last but not least, we linger on the important trait, an interpersonal intelligence to connect with others.We talk about why Generation "Z" might just be the perfect generation to step into the superuser role, the 10 superpowers that are embodied in a superuser. Why companies should be looking for recruits that have these superpowers and why they should foster those are already in their organizations.Find out more about Randy Deutsch:https://www.randydeutsch.com/ EmailShow Notes:www.constructrr.com/randydeutschMusic by: Epic Music Supervision

Marzia Bolpagni is a BIM Management Consultant at Mace, BIM Dictionary Co-Editor, BIM AdvocateWe had a good conversation on what BIM looking like today and compliance within public regulations and client specifications. We talk about how the UK is figuring out how to maximize BIM Level 2 requirements from PAS 1192, how we are transitioning to ISO 19650 as a new standard, and what good BIM looks like. Some great BIM resources we discussed are here:BIM Dictionary CEN/TC 442 Scope - Standardization in the field of structured semantic life-cycle information for the built environment.ISO 19650 Part 1: Concepts and principlesPart 2: Delivery phase of the assetsUK BIM Alliance Realized a GuidanceFind out more about Marzia Bolpagni:TwitterLinkedIn

Studio Leads - Geoff Hoffman, Kyle Hudson at VIATechnik. We discuss the intersection of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Facility Management (FM) AKA, Digitizing Real Estate.We talked about the importance of stakeholder engagement, how an initiative might be more effective based on whether it is a company-wide / top-down initiative from executives vs bottom up. We talk about the steps to utilized BIM well for the needs of the Owner / Operator.Last but not least, we discuss some ways to share the value of BIM, and how tracking of asset information can improve operations within real estate asset management.Find out more about VIATechnik:VIATechnikGoeff HoffmanKyle HudsonLearn more about Lean Design 2019 hereShow Notes: constructrr.com/viatechnik

Today’s episode will be a replay of my interview with Peter Ankerstjerne, 2nd vice chair of IFMA board of directors and Founder / Director Service Marketing International IVS.At the time of the interview he was the CMO at ISS, providing quality experiences for all of the 500,000 employees at ISS and the clients they serve.He speaks about how ISS adopted the Vested approach, about the change that is happening in facilities management and how it is affecting the focus on Recruiting and Retention. He covers the use of use of technology like IoT in facility management, and last but not least, the importance of Service Management. Find out more about Peter Ankerstjerne:LinkedInInternational Facility Management AssociationWeWorkTo download the ISS 2020 Vision Capstone Book HERERelated Episodes The Future of Work with Jeff Saunders from the Copenhagen Institute of Future Studies Maximize Innovation through the Vested WayOrignal Episode Music By: Epic Music Supervision: Show Notes: www.constructrr.com/petera

In this episode, I had the pleasure of having a really fun conversation coshosting a show Bill Debevc, host of the BIM Thoughts.Malachy Mathews is the Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture, Technological University Dublin, Ireland and Leader for BIM, Blockchain and Collaborative Teaching and Learning.Research Activities include;BIM PedagogyBIM AnthropologyBIM + BlockchainStudent Critical Thinking Skills around BIM Technologies and ProcessInterdisciplinary collaboration learning experiences using the BIM ModelBill and I discuss some of his notable research with Malachy, listen in.Bill TwitterMalachy Twitter 

Guests From Deloitte: Anthony Day, COO of Deloitte EMEA Blockchain LabJacob Boersma, Netherlands Blockchain Team Leader at DeloitteJan Willem Santing, MRICS, Senior Manager of Real Estate at Deloitte Financial Advisory BV and Product Owner for Smart Buildings Blockchain PropositionWe discussed connecting with collaborative technologies in order to improve business decisions including wellbeing, talent acquisition, and energy efficiency. We discussed the oportunities for blockchain in real estate, design and construction, and autonomous vehicles. Last but not least, we discussed Axiom, a Real Estate blockchain pilot. Read the Deloitte’s 2019 Real Estate Perdictions ReportListen to Related Interviews:Intelligent Builtings: The Future of a Less Stressful & More Collaborative Urban Society with Kevin Flanagan PLP ArchitectureLessons Learned from the Most Sustainable Building in the World with Ron Bakker PLP ArchitectureFind out more about our guests:Deloitte EMEA Blockchain LabAnthony Day - LinkedInJacob Boersma - LinkedInJan-Willem Sating - LinkedInMusic By: Epic Music SupervisionShow Notes: www.constructrr.com/deloitteinnovation 

This week we are speaking with Simon Enwia, Chairman, CEO, and Founder of Building Block REIT, a blockchain backed Real Estate Investment Trust. Building Block, Inc, formed in 2018 by a group of real estate and blockchain technology professionals and is the first REIT in the USA to combine tax advantages of investing in a REIT with Blockchain technology.  Simon is a local to Chicago and was able to participate in an event the Chicago Blockchain Center hosted where Constructrr was a sponsor. It was awesome to have him participate on a panel for "Crypto Finance, Real Estate / Brokerage Perspective". In this episode, Simon Enwia and I cover what a REIT is, the structure of a REIT and why it is a great way to invest in real estate. Learn more about Simon Enwia:LinkedInBuilding Block REIT:LinkedIn Building Block REITMusic By: Epic Music SupervisionShow Notes: www.constructrr.com/simonenwia  

Jordan and I discuss why IOT does not deliver on its promise to provide overwhelming productivity we expected, the future of IOT and an IOT device they’ve created, We discuss Data as an asset, the notion of applying science to culture and how Enstoa has rolled this out in their own company via organizing using a holacracy and using no organizational charts, and last but not least their recent company acquisition and what they are now able to offer.  Find JordanLinkedinTwitterLearn More about EnsotaEnstoa's Website