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4 Shopping Center Management Best Practices You May Not Be Following

By William Bailey | August 11, 2021

As a retail property owner, you want to ensure that you apply the best management practices to attract retailers, especially when it comes to commercial utilities. Entrepreneurs want to take their businesses to locations where they see a difference in property…

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How to Conserve Water as a Landlord

By William Bailey | June 14, 2021

You might be wondering why conserving water is necessary, or who is truly affected by water conservation efforts? Many are under the impression that conserving water is a difficult task that requires high costs. This is not the case, there…

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4 Ways to Save Money as a Commercial Real Estate Owner

By Lauren Bevilacqua | June 2, 2021

Commercial property is one of the best investments to make in the real estate industry. However, it comes with many responsibilities, like finding the best maintenance vendors or handling tenant needs, and you need to keep a close eye on…

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A Simpler Path for Student Housing Utility Management

By William Bailey | June 1, 2021

The opportunities in student housing are substantial, but the nuances of this niche market adds layers of complexity that creates challenges within daily operations. If you’ve been in the world of student housing management, you get it. The unique setup…

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What’s the Importance of Sustainability for Multifamily

By William Bailey | May 18, 2021

It doesn’t take a keen eye to see that the focus on sustainability is growing increasingly more relevant every day. You could even say the green initiative has moved in, unpacked its bags, and is here to stay. You hear…

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The Future of Clean Energy

By William Bailey | May 14, 2021

The global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is one that will be felt for decades to come. Many world economies have been left reeling, while the way we as a society socialize and do business has experienced a staggering shift.…

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Multifamily Housing Trends

By William Bailey | May 5, 2017

Real estate is always evolving due to the needs of the market and the creation and integration of new technologies. One specific trend is the growing demand for multifamily homes built to rent, especially among millennials. Multi-family trends will continue…

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What the 2026 GRESB Updates Mean: Our Observations on the Key Shifts

By Nicola Helfert | November 5, 2025

Change is on the horizon. The 2026 GRESB Real Estate Standard marks a decisive move toward measurable, performance-based climate action. Rather than incremental adjustments, these updates focus attention on the issues that most directly shape long-term value and resilience. GRESB…

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California AB1414: New Bulk Internet Opt-Out Law—What You Need to Know

By Savannah Doctor | November 3, 2025

New Requirements Go Into Effect January 1, 2026 California has officially passed AB1414, a bill that changes how property owners and operators can offer bulk internet services to residents. Beginning January 1, 2026, property owners must allow residents the ability…

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Built to Go the Distance: How Properties Achieve ENERGY STAR, LEED, and WELL Certifications

By Kellianne Gammill | October 23, 2025

We recently held our first 5K for our team, and it got us thinking. We watched many of our Experts who hadn’t run in years (or ever) lace up, train for weeks, and push through on the big day. The…

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Smart Waste & Water Analytics: The Next Cost-Cutting Frontier in Multifamily

By Kellianne Gammill | October 21, 2025

In this economy, cost control is on everyone’s mind. And energy and payroll usually top the list for multifamily operators. But here’s the thing: water and waste are two of the fastest-growing, least-managed costs eating into margins every day. Consider…

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Your Utilities Might Be Lying to You.

By Lauren Bevilacqua | October 20, 2025

Preventing Losses from Errors, Theft, and Oversight. Utilities don’t always tell the whole truth. At least not without a little verification. Between billing errors, meter issues, and missed rate updates, it’s easy for even the most diligent property teams to…

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The First Bills Are In. Here’s What Early Utility Data Reveals About Student Housing

By Lauren Bevilacqua | September 18, 2025

Move-in day has come and gone. The carpets are clean, the furniture is set, and the flood of parents and students with boxes and carts has finally slowed. For operators, the chaos of Turn is behind them. But another wave…

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Meet the New Goby Dashboard That Turns Sustainability Data Into Action

By McKay Luu | September 15, 2025

Conservice is excited to introduce a new dashboard for Goby, our sustainability and compliance platform. Goby has always helped real estate owners and operators manage utility and sustainability data across their portfolios. With this release, the platform now delivers insights faster,…

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Utility Data Centralization: Unlocking AI, Energy, and Sustainable Solutions

By Kellianne Gammill | August 27, 2025

Let me tell you a secret. If you were to take over my computer at any given moment, you’d probably find 30 tabs, 10 apps, and a spreadsheet all open at once. I’ll admit it: I’m no expert at centralizing…

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The Hidden Engine Driving Build-to-Rent in 2025

By Lauren Bevilacqua | August 26, 2025

When the Smiths moved into a brand‑new rental home last spring, they didn’t just discover fresh flooring or smart thermostats; they stepped into a lifestyle shaped by seamless utility management. They never saw a bill go astray, never gawked at…

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ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager: What’s Really Happening and How to Protect Your Data

By Jack Davis | August 18, 2025

If you work in property management or sustainability, you’ve probably heard the headlines. Back in May, several news outlets reported that the federal ENERGY STAR program (including ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager) could be eliminated. The reality in August 2025 looks…

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