Predictive maintenance has a dirty secret

Michael Laurie Commercial Maintenance National 4 days ago

Predictive maintenance is one of the easiest AI use cases in real estate to understand. Find the warning signs before equipment fails. Fix the problem in a planned service window instead of at 2 a.m.

Why do we keep re-due-diligencing the same building?

Michael Laurie Commercial Due Diligence National Oct. 15 2026

Commercial real estate does something strange with building knowledge. When a property is being acquired, everybody wants to know everything. Engineers inspect it, consultants measure it, lawyers review the leases, environmental reports are ordered, equipment is assessed and capital requirements are estimated.

Why commercial real estate needs a digital foundation before it needs AI

Michael Laurie Commercial AI National Sep. 16 2026

EDITOR'S NOTE: We welcome new column contributor Michael Laurie to RENX. As the founder and president of Planit Engineering, he brings deep expertise in building measurement, BOMA standards, floor area certifications and digital building documentation.

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