Thermal Imaging is Your Building’s Heat Map for Smarter Property Maintenance  Picture this: your building is humming along, everything looks fine on the surface. But behind the scenes? There could be a hotspot quietly building up to a costly failure.  That’s where thermal imaging comes in. Think of it like a weather radar for your […]

Why Construction Matters for Utah’s Commercial Properties  Utah summers bring long days, warm weather, and the perfect window for essential construction and maintenance work on commercial properties—including multi-family complexes, retail centers, apartment buildings, and office spaces. For property managers and facility operators, this season offers an ideal opportunity to boost curb appeal, improve functionality, and […]

As a commercial property manager, ensuring tenant satisfaction is paramount to the success of your business. Satisfied tenants are more likely to renew their leases, recommend your property to others, and contribute to a positive atmosphere. Here are ten strategies to enhance tenant satisfaction:  1. Communication is Key Effective communication is the cornerstone of any […]

If you own any sort of building, you probably have an HVAC system. It’s something we certainly value, but it does sometimes go unnoticed. It’s wonderful to come in from the cold to a nice and warm welcome. It’s also amazing to walk into a nice, cool building on a hot summer day. And if your […]

There’s quite a bit of hassle when it comes to construction. One of those hassles is finding building contractors to oversee your project. If you aren’t experienced in construction, and you don’t know what to look for, the task may be daunting, and you may not know where to turn for the best information. That’s […]

Is it time to upgrade a space in your commercial real estate holdings? Are you wanting to get more money-per-square foot of your existing commercial buildings? It sounds like a tenant improvement project is on the horizon. Here is an important checklist to consider to maximize the value of your tenant improvement project, whether you […]

Over the years, Rubicon has worked with many commercial property owners on projects to try to please specific tenants for tenant improvement. Oftentimes, we see commercial property owners bending over backwards to try to solve a problem with a specific tenant in the final stretch of a lease renewal. One of our most popular services […]

The commercial real estate landscape has changed a lot since 2019, especially with what defines happy renters. With more and more companies encouraging hybrid in-person and work-from-home scenarios, potential tenants are looking more closely at building amenities and offerings. Even for an apartment building owner, new office requirements may be necessary for living spaces. Or […]

Flex space is an increasingly popular trend in commercial real estate construction, but what exactly does it mean? Flex space is at its core a flexible, lightly zoned space that can be used for multiple purposes and typically has a combination of industrial and retail or office space. Combining these mixed uses has become a […]