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Turning Complexity into Clarity: Spotlight on Michelle Weill PE

January 2026

Michelle Weill, PE, is an MEP Preconstruction Manager at Turner Construction Company’s New York office, where her 16 years of engineering and cost-planning experience help clients navigate complex projects with clarity and confidence. She leads MEP estimating for high-profile work, mentors a team of estimators, and advances strategic, collaborative solutions that align design, budget, and constructability goals.

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Virtual Event Recording: PropTech Committee: Smart Power, Smarter Buildings - UPOE+ and the Future of Sustainable Building Design

July 2025

This July 9, 2025 webinar explored how cutting-edge technology is shaping the future of smart, sustainable buildings. The session highlighted advancements in power delivery such as Universal Power over Ethernet (UPOE+), showing how tools like automated shades, adjustable lighting, IoT sensors, and digital displays can be powered more efficiently through a single cable. Panelists Ryan Casey (Cisco), Greg Silverman (MHT Technologies), David Robinson (Mecho Systems), and Adriaan Klaassen (Chardan) shared real-world examples and case studies demonstrating how these innovations reduce energy use, lower costs, and create more adaptable, responsive spaces across offices, healthcare facilities, and beyond...

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Mass Timber: A Sustainable Revolution Shaping the Future of Construction

January 2024

For years, innovators have applied cutting-edge technologies to enhance wood’s key qualities. Products such as glued laminated timber (glulam) have been manufactured for over a century to make durable timber in complex shapes, while rigid and dimensionally stable products such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) are relatively new to the North American market. These products offer tremendous potential for innovative design, structural stability, cost efficiency, schedule efficiency, and sustainable building...

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Employers vs. Employees: Understanding the Perception Paradox

September 2023

Do you know your employees as well as you think you do? Unispace recently published a new report called Returning for Good, informed by a global survey of over 16,000 employers and employees. The key takeaway from our research was that today's employers and employees are not aligned on the purpose and value of the office. We're calling this the Perception Paradox...

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Diversity Equity and Inclusion x CoreNet Global NY Chapter

March 2023

CoreNet Global values diversity, equity, and inclusion in its membership, programs and all endeavors....

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GHC Emissions Reduction & Commercial Real Estate Playbook

January 2023

Tackling climate change must be at the forefront of decision making across all levels of government and business as well as our personal lives. The actions we take over the next decade to mitigate emissions will be critical for future generations - every country, sector, industry, as well as each one of us, must find ways to reduce the carbon footprint we produce......

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Supporting Neurodiversity: Why the Workplace Has to be More Thoughtful

November 2022

Join subject matter experts Dr. Christine Bruckner, M Moser Associates, Lee Daniels, JLL, and special guest panelists in an important discussion around supporting a neurodiverse workforce through thoughtful and strategic use of corporate real estate. Why does it matter? How do neurodiversity considerations in site selection, design, and facilities management impact your employees and business performance? M Moser, JLL, and the CoreNet NY Chapter DEI Committee invite you to participate in this important conversation over breakfast at the historic New York Yacht Club...

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State of the PropTech Venture Capital Industry

July 2022

CoreNet Global’s NYC PropTech Committee presents a panel of Venture Capital professionals (VC's) who will share insights about the latest technological innovations and investments in PropTech. The discussion will focus on the state of the PropTech venture capital industry today, including how current turbulent market conditions are impacting investing. What does the future of PropTech look like moving forward? Charlie Stephens of HqO will moderate this panel consisting of three seasoned investment professionals who will bring their unique perspectives...

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The Big Apple's CoRe Podcast: Conversation with Molly H. Dee-Ramasamy

July 2022

Molly H. Dee-Ramasamy joins us from Jaros, Baum & Bolles where she directs a team focused on the decarbonization of large buildings in the NYC region. She touches on new legislation passed to reduce emissions, how they affect commercial real estate and how the implementation of reduce, reuse & electrify can prepare the industry for a low carbon future...

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The Big Apple’s CoRe: Conversation with David Cunic

June 2022

David Cunic, CEO of USC Advisors and Investors Relations, provides insight on what it takes to be successful in the Cannabis Industry and how real estate plays a vital role in making investors successful. New York stands to become the second largest legal cannabis market behind California with an estimated $4.2 Billion within the next 5 years...

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Virtual Event Recording: The Metaverse: Creating and Reconciling our Physical and Digital Portfolio

May 2022

Now that we have a better understanding of the Metaverse from the two previous events featured by the CoreNet NYC chapter, our speakers and attendees will look to comprehend how occupiers reconcile their present physical real estate portfolio strategy with both a physical and digital one moving forward...

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The Big Apple’s CoRe: Conversation with James Donovan

May 2022

James Donovan, Rokt Recruiting Lead & Meme Specialist, joins the podcast for a deeper dive on the recruiting trends that have evolved Post-Covid and how they are shaping the current job market. Founded in 2012, Rokt is a global leader in ecommerce technology and was voted one of NYC’s Best Companies to Work for in 2022...

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CoreNet NYC DEI Committee Celebrates Black History Month with Kelly D. Powell, Architect

April 2022

Kelly D. Powell is an architect whose career has been a unique exchange between practice, client representation and academia. Prior to starting her own consulting practice, 222 East Society, Kelly held key leadership positions within design firms such as Davis Brody Bond and Perkins + Will as well working directly on behalf of major global corporations including the Hudson’s Bay Company and CBRE/American Express. Projects have spanned across North America, the Middle East and Africa; ranging from global headquarters to the interior planning of educational, institutional, and civic buildings— winning numerous awards alongside the innovative teams....

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Virtual Event Recording: PropTech Committee: Understanding the Metaverse

April 2022

What is the Metaverse? How will it affect Corporate Real Estate? Given most of us are suddenly grappling with these questions, we’ve invited Metaverse pioneers from some of the industry’s leading firms to help us answer them. We’ll kick things off with an introduction and overview of the Metaverse by Boston Consulting Group’s Victor Delannoy, core member of BCG’s web3 and Metaverse initiative. Thereafter, we’ll be joined by Jim Kessler, Global Technology Leader of Augmented & Virtual Reality at Jacobs, Ram Srinivasan, Managing Director of Consulting at JLL, and Guy Messick, Director of Design Intelligence at IA. Moderated by Laura Patel, Managing Director of Business Analytics at CBRE, the panel will explore what lies ahead for our industry, as we delve deeper into the virtual workplace, and explore the evolution of extended reality and its likely impact on commercial real estate in the years ahead..

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CoreNet NYC DEI Committee Celebrates Black History Month with Nekesha Shaw, JPMorgan Chase

March 2022

Being Black in Corporate Real Estate industry means that I am representing and showing up for those who have not had the opportunities and access that I have add. My career has been blessed with amazing teammates, managers, mentors, allies, and advocates....

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Virtual Event Recording: Strategy & Portfolio Planning: Flexibility and The Future of Occupancy Planning

March 2022

The panel will discuss potential impacts in demand and supply as corporations wrestle with occupancy planning during uncertain times..

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Virtual Event Recording: PropTech Committee: The Impact of Amenity Apps on the Tenant Experience

March 2022

The pandemic accelerated the need for increased collaboration, choice, and flexibility to deliver equitable experiences for occupants. This moment in time has inflicted urgency on companies to deliver technologies that provide options that will empower tenants and employees with information on safety, programming, and convenience in real-time. The impact of access to these technologies has resulted in improved strategies for client retention, talent attraction, and better visibility into building data. The ability to book space, select amenity preferences, host meetings, etc. has enabled developers, operators, and brokers to enhance the overall value of the workplace experience. The speakers will dive into their perspectives to educate our audience on their approach to app development..

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Virtual Event Recording: PropTech x Occupiers Forum Committee: The Metaverse & What it Means for CRE?

February 2022

What is the ‘Metaverse? Wondering how it will affect end-users of Corporate Real Estate? Google describes the metaverse as a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social connection, facilitated by the use of virtual and augmented reality.

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Virtual Event Recording: Black Leadership in Corporate Real Estate

February 2022

It's Black History Month, and representation is powerful. This month and every month, we celebrate significant contributions of Black Real Estate Professionals in New York now and throughout history...

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Virtual Event Recording: Are Disrupting Technologies Really Changing the Way Occupiers Will Work Moving Forward

January 2022

The CoreNet NYC PropTech committee is thrilled to feature a virtual seminar to discuss occupiers’ opportunities and challenges with interweaving project delivery and transaction. The discussion will focus on how to approach key milestones for the transaction process leveraging technology, and how it relates to the project delivery process...

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Virtual Event Recording: Strategy & Portfolio Planning: Supply Chain 2022: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

February 2022

Join the construction industry’s leading clients, project managers, contractors and attorneys to hear how they dealt with supply chain challenges in 2021, what risks they foresee in 2022 and how they plan to manage them...

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CoreNet NYC 2020 Corporate Real Estate Awards for Excellence

October 2020

CoreNet Global New York City Chapter (CoreNet NYC) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual 2020 Corporate Real Estate Awards for Excellence. The event was held virtually this year and awards were presented in four overall categories: Corporate Real Estate Executive of the Year, Service Provider of the Year, Young Leader of the Year and Projects of the Year. Each category recognizes chapter members’ involvement or influence on the trajectory of the corporate real estate industry. Each category was judged by a set of four judges, including judges from both the CoreNet NYC Chapter and non-local CoreNet Chapters...

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CoreNet Young Leader's Lunch With A Leader Series: Louise Matthews

September 2020

Designed to connect the CoreNet NYC Young Leader Community with real estate professionals at the top of their game, the most recent installment of CoreNet NYC’s Lunch with a Leader series connected members with Louise Matthews, the Global Vice President of Real Estate at Bacardi Martini Inc. to discuss the importance of networking and how a simple connection can help steer an entire career down a successful path...

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CoreNet Plugged In: Strategy & Portfolio Planning Committee: The Business Case for Universal Design

September 2020

Join the conversation on why leading organizations are implementing Universal Design to create spaces that achieve a return on investment for their people and real estate. With an estimated population of 1.3 billion people with disabilities, these experts will make a case for Universal Design as a business imperative for your firm, including practical steps for implementation....

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Sustainability Committee: Addressing the "S" in ESG - Part 2: The Impact of Placemaking

November 2020

While most companies have defined goals around carbon disclosure, they are still lacking in setting meaningful metrics for social impact. A large topic that is always discussed in real estate is placemaking, and it is always seen from the lens of marketing and creating an inviting environment. However, it misses the mark in addressing equity-based placemaking and often contributes to greenlining. This event will discuss this important topic and identify the gaps that exist in ESG reporting of social metrics...

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CoreNet NYC 2020 Annual Meeting & Star Volunteer Event

November 2020

Please join us as we celebrate the 2020 Committee Star Volunteers....

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CoreNet Plugged In: Swimming with the Sharks: Real Estate Proptechs Take the Jump

August 2020

As real estate technology companies, known as “proptech” companies, continue to enter the marketplace and show their worth, CoreNet New York hosted a virtual event, “Swimming with the Sharks: Real Estate Proptechs Take the Jump” to showcase four proptech companies that are on the rise....

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Career Development Committee: CoreNet NYC x IFMA NYC Webinar: FMs & CREs As Value Drivers

July 2020

The first in a series of topics bridging Facility Managers (FM) and Corporate Real Estate (CRE). This first webinar focuses on FMs and CREs as value drivers. The fields of FM and CRE are closely related and make up the second-highest expense for companies. This panel discussion was led by both FM and CRE professionals to gain insight on how they add value to their firms....

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Strategy & Portfolio Planning: The Data- Driven Case for Working Face- to- Face

July 2020

Working from home won’t last forever. Online work patterns suggest the cracks are already starting to show: ideas are being lost; dots aren’t being connected. How are organizations coping (or not)? And how can they learn to turn blended work to their advantage? Our panelists shared their data and insights, along with a healthy debate..

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Young Leaders Committee: Get it Done: How Your Mindset Enables High Performance During Adversity

July 2020

The Young Leaders Committee has invited Jason Kuhn, former Navy SEAL Team Leader and NCAA Division 1 baseball player to discuss how the Team First Approach, mental toughness, and leadership can improve your performance and impact your career..

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CoreNet Plugged In: COVID-19's Impact on the Real Estate Market

June 2020

The panelists on this virtual event will discuss the short term and long term impact of COVID-19 on the New York City real estate market. We will discuss topics such as: the impact to availability, leasing demand and rental rates due to COVID-19, insights gained from past downturns, and how the pandemic could shape the future real estate market,, infrastructure, transportation and demographics of NYC over the long term.

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CoreNet Plugged In: Crisis as a Catalyst: COVID-19's Impact on Real Estate

June 2020

It’s often said that necessity is the mother of invention. So what will be the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the real estate industry? What role will the workplace play moving forward, insofar as attracting and retaining talent? Are the last ten years of CRE innovation and progress a thing of the past? Join our esteemed panel, as they share their thoughts on the future of corporate real estate; for the next three years but more importantly, beyond......

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Virtual Event Recording: Principles of Universal Design

December 2021

As we continue to look at the future of workplace design, are we taking the opportunity to build in inclusivity for disability in the workplace. We’ll hear from HOK’s Kimberly Dowdell, Director of Business Development. on the Seven Principles of Universal Design, how they address disability, and Microsoft’s Director of Global Workplace Services Brian Collins, strides in growing their talent pool through proactively recruiting and building a more inclusive workplace...

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Virtual Event Recording: The Dilbert Evolution: Reimagining the Workplace

November 2021

The past 18 months has accelerated changes to the way we approach the workplace experience. CRE has evolved from focusing specifically on physical space to an all encompassing experience that includes components for talent attraction and retention, design efficiencies over effectiveness, and true flexibility on how employees work. Our panel discussion will dive into the expectations of today’s work environments from multiple perspectives and what teams are doing to solve for today and tomorrow’s office employees...

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Virtual Event Recording: Star Volunteer Awards 2021

November 2021

Please join us as we celebrate YOU at our 2021 CoreNet NYC Committee Star Volunteers event. This event also includes the Chapter's 2021 Annual Meeting...

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Virtual Event Recording: Navigating the Noise of PropTech: Reconciling Technologies into an Optimized Strategy

October 2021

If 2020 demanded we question the way we work, 2021 will demand answers. Last year, we were forced to reevaluate our priorities and change how we work together. But how occupiers, their technology teams and service providers respond to these challenges will be key to coming out ahead. With the ever-expanding technology landscape, it is easy for companies to get overwhelmed when choosing which platforms to use and how to bring them into a cohesive technology strategy. Our moderator will first introduce an overview of the technology market and what occupiers are presently experiencing. We will then continue the conversation with our panel of real estate end users who will discuss their experiences with implementing technology strategies for the post Covid-19 era...

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Strategy & Portfolio Planning: A Great Time to Build... But Be Prepared

November 2020

How has the global pandemic affected the design and construction industry? Is now a good time to build? What do landlords and end-users need to do to get a great deal, while minimizing their risk? Join leaders from New York City’s top Project Management firms as they share some surprising and not so surprising tips about how to deliver a great project during a pandemic....

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PropTech Committee: Swimming with the Sharks: Real Estate PropTechs Take the Jump

August 2020

The PropTech Committee presents a Shark Tank-inspired event showcasing four companies that represent different technological aspects of real estate transactions, design, construction and utilization tracking. Tune in as we put our participants to the test with our panel of sharks, who will examine participants’ value proposition. The audience will be the final judge to determine the event’s winner...

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CoreNet Plugged In: Impacts of Augmented Reality on Real Estate

June 2020

CoreNet took a break from COVID-19 coverage to explore a different topic that is also going to have profound impacts on the way we think about real estate in the not-so-distant future, augmented reality (AR). The subject matter experts, Neil Mandt and Karen Whitt, walked us through several examples of how this new interface poses challenges and opportunities for landlords and tenants as buildings, parks and even private property are on their way to becoming live action billboards.....

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CoreNet Plugged In: Part 2: How to Give Building Users Peace of Mind for the Reopening Phase

May 2020

The second panel discussion focuses on how companies are planning on adjusting their work environment, both short and long term, to function in a post-COVID New York City. Corporations are exploring how they address their employee concerns to insure a safe and productive workplace once they step off the elevator. Todd DeGarmo, from STUDIOS Architecture, utilizes his expertise on design and planning to chair the panel discussion consisting of Real Estate Leaders from COG/ Macquarie Group, Leesman, and Google. Each firm offers insight on what measures they are implementing day one, what happens when occupancy levels increase over time, and how COVID 19 will impact the future design geography of their work environments....

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CoreNet Plugged In: Part 1: How to Give Building Users Peace of Mind for the Reopening Phase

May 2020

This first installment of the CoreNet PluggedIn series about Peace of Mind for reopening offices, provided a candid conversation around the concerns and responsibilities of property owners and large corporate occupiers, both individually and collectively, to ensure peace of mind for employees returning to offices in the initial phase of opening NYC. Expertly moderated by John Wooster of JLL, learn about the primary concerns and concrete steps being taken by Marsh & McLennan at their global HQ at 1166 Avenue of the Americas, by Rockefeller Group in their 5.5 million sq. ft. of Class A properties in midtown, and by Convene at their numerous NYC locations of on-demand meeting and working space....

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CoreNet Plugged In: Owners' Representative Forum

May 2020

Will the NYC Design and Construction industry be forever changed as a result of COVID-19? How have standard protocols and traditional best practices been impacted by this global event?....

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Virtual Event Recording: How to Read a Lease?

October 2021

Join the Young Leaders Committee and learn to navigate the various stages of lease negotiations and what to look for when reading a lease....

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Virtual Event Recording: Local Law 97, COVID-19 and the Rise of ESG: How Do They Stack Up in Your NY Lease?

September 2021

On September 21st CoreNet’s Sustainability committee will sit down with a panel of experts to explore how NYC leases are taking shape following both the surge in prescribed health, wellbeing and energy efficiency measures, as well as investor attention to decarbonization and the “S” in ESG. Have there been material changes? How are these being absorbed and acted upon by real estate owners, occupiers and investors? Does the balance skew more towards health and wellbeing or the environment? Does this actually matter? How does this compare to elsewhere? Which critical questions are we missing?.....

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CoreNet Plugged In: COVID-19 Shutdown: What We’ve Learned and What’s Next

April 2020

The second installment of the CoreNet PluggedIn series provided an in-depth look at New York’s construction shutdown and the city’s response to the growing concerns around COVID-19...

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CoreNet Plugged In:Sustainability Committee: Setting Up a Healthy Home Office Recording

April 2020

There are certainly some benefits to working from home: a short commute, more casual dress and no more office coffee. But there are also significant drawbacks — specifically when the home office feels more like a home than an office, inhibiting your productivity....

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Virtual Event Recording: Up Against the Wall: Coping With COVID Burnout

September 2021

The everchanging environment we’re in and being resilient in how we handle our jobs, commitments at home, and the everchanging world we live in currently take a toll. Join us for a conversation recognizing burnout, how we are all coping, how to help our employees, and what organizations are doing to help their employees during this dynamic time.....

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CoreNet Plugged In: Market Reaction to the Federal CARES Act

April 2020

With advancements in COVID-19 Federal Bailouts, join CoreNet NYC’s Legal Counsel for a deep dive into the market’s reaction to the April 1st and April 2nd bailoutsand a closer look CARES act....

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Virtual Event Recording: How to Increase Your LinkedIn Social Selling Index - Part 4

September 2021

Each of us has a Networking Marketing Strategy we are trying to execute. We are used to attending events and meeting people in person. With the pandemic we have been forced to increase the social networking part of our strategy. LinkedIn is where your audience is, so that is where you must be as well. But where do you start? During session 4, learn how to increase your connections, add your teammates to see more of their content, follow the right people and hashtags and fix your notification settings to learn about upcoming birthdays, work anniversaries and job changes....

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CoreNet Plugged In: Leasing and Building Operations Issues during COVID-19 Lockdown

April 2020

As New York City remains shutdown to practice social distancing and flatten the COVID curve, CoreNet officially kicked off a new series of virtual events to keep members informed with real estate news and provide a platform to exchange ideas...

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Virtual Event Recording: The Role of Technology in Return to Office Strategies

August 2021

Join CoreNet NYC and IFMA NYC for a four-part series on Workplace Technology. Part 1 will bring together industry leaders from both the tenant and landlord perspectives to discuss how technology is being utilized in preparation for return- to- workplace strategies.......

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Virtual Event Recording: How to Increase Your LinkedIn Social Selling Index - Part 3

August 2021

Each of us has a Networking Marketing Strategy we are trying to execute. We are used to attending events and meeting people in person. With the pandemic we have been forced to increase the social networking part of our strategy. LinkedIn is where your audience is, so that is where you must be as well. But where do you start? During session 3, you will learn how to become a thought leader by publishing meaningful posts. We will discuss creating a LinkedIn posting strategy, how to upload graphics, videos and create articles, how to tag people and companies and how to use hashtags effectively.? ......

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Strategy & Portfolio Planning Committee: Who Wins CoreNet NYC Chapter Awards and Why?

March 2020

On November 6, Teknion’s NY showroom hosted a recent CoreNet Strategy and Portfolio Planning (SPP) Committee’s review.

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Virtual Event Recording: Diversity & Social Justice

August 2021

Join Professionals and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion experts from NYU, Rutgers and Harvard as they engage in an open and informative conversation on some of the most pressing issues facing companies today. What does celebrating diversity look like? How does diversity and inclusion impact business? What will the impact be if companies get it right? ......

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Sustainability Committee: Local Law 97 - What is it Going to Cost You?

March 2020

On Thursday January 30, the Sustainability Committee of CoreNet’s New York chapter held a symposium on Local Law 97, a new law that will require most New York City buildings over 25,000 square feet to limit carbon emissions.

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Virtual Event Recording: The State of PropTech and CRE Venture Capital Industry

August 2021

The CoreNet NYC PropTech Committee presents an all women panel from the commercial real estate venture capital industry who will share insights about the latest technological innovations and investment trends in the commercial real estate sector......

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CoreNet NYC Public Policy Committee Hosts Panel What Issues are Shaping NYC's Future?

February 2020

CoreNet Global NYC’s Public Policy Committee recently hosted the panel event What Issues are Shaping NYC’s Future on February 27 at the Haworth Showroom. The event featured industry-leading speakers from Partnership for NYC and Taconic Partners LLC. ...

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Employee Productivity: Explaining and Quantifying the Impact of Indoor Air Quality

July 2019

On Monday evening, July 15, CoreNet’s Sustainability Committee hosted Dr. Joseph Allen, Director of the Healthy Buildings Program, T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University. The event was hosted at WeWork’s headquarters at 115, 18th Street...

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Event Recording: 2021 Corporate Real Estate Awards for Excellence

July 2021

Join us in congratulating the 2021 finalists in the Corporate Real Estate Executive, Service Provider, Young Leader and Project of the Year Categories.....

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Virtual Event Recording: How to Increase Your LinkedIn Social Selling Index - Part 2

July 2021

Each of us has a Networking Marketing Strategy we are trying to execute. We are used to attending events and meeting people in person. With the pandemic we have been forced to increase the social networking part of our strategy. LinkedIn is where your audience is, so that is where you must be as well. But where do you start? During session two join us to identify better prospects in less time using efficient search and research tools. Learn how to find decision makers in your current network, leverage your past and current clients to make introductions, leverage your strategic alliances each month, your entire network to help you meet decision makers of specific companies, your education to create bonding and rapport and build a prospect list.....

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Amazon: The Deal Unwound

May 2019

This ‘Valentine’s Day breakup’ was inevitable. So affirmed SPP’s May 22nd panel comprised of Robert Alexander, Tri-state Chairman, CBRE; Jim Tousignant, former Global RE Director, Verizon; Alfredo Ortiz, President and CEO, Job Creators Network and moderated by the New York Post’s Lois Weiss.

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Young Leader Spotlight Featuring Ambar Margarida

April 2019

We caught up with CoreNet NYC Young Leader Committee member Ambar Margarida, Principal at Spacesmith LLP to learn more about what makes them leaders in today’s real estate industry

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Virtual Event Recording: Rise of Suburbia - Is a Hub & Spoke Model Realistic?

July 2021

What will real estate portfolios of the future look like? Join us for an event where industry leaders discuss whether the work-near-home is the answer. Looking at data and new ways of planning real estate portfolios, you will hear perspectives that will help you make a decision whether the hub & spoke model is right for your business......

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Virtual Event Recording: The Influence of Public Safety on the Return of NYC

July 2021

With New York City blossoming to life again, is the uptick in crime affecting the return to the office? Join us for conversation with Karol Mason, President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Greg David, journalist for the THE CITY and former Editor of Crain’s New York Business as they discuss the impact that public safety is having on the return of New York City. This conversation will touch on funding of police, police presence, adopting social work approach to policing, and how public housing and shelters are playing a role. Karol has written a white paper on policing recently, and more than 90 different police forces are adopting her recommendations from this paper. Greg David has also written several books including Modern New York: The Life and Economics of a City......

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Who Wins CoreNet NYC Chapter Awards and Why?

February 2019

This past December, the Strategy and Portfolio Planning Community of the NYC Chapter of CoreNet hosted the 2018 Project of the Year finalists from UM, White & Case, Nixon Peabody and Take-Two Interactive in an insightful discussion on corporate strategy, portfolio planning, finance, sustainability, and the attraction and retention of talent...

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Virtual Event Recording: DEI Impact on PropTech: The Future of CRE and FM Workforce

June 2021

Join us to learn about how corporate real estate and proptech executives are embracing diversity, equity and inclusion. Panelists will discuss the impacts on operations, and how hiring choices are affecting culture, engagement and the bottom line. We will hear from an executive who has led business units for both large global public companies and private mid-cap growth businesses, as well as the founder of a technology company and technology professor about the future of the workforce. Our discussion will include data gathered by leading economic experts, to give you a deeper understanding of the cultural, economic and social needs of the workforce of both today and tomorrow......

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CoreNet NYC's Special Interest Groups Foster Community and Conversation on Specific Topics

December 2018

CoreNet NYC’s Special Interest Group Committees (SIG Committees) are industry-focused forums for members to convene over topics of interest, while networking and sharing best practices.

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The CoreNet NYC Coro Leadership New York Program Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients

October 2018

The CoreNet NYC Chapter is pleased to continue its partnership with Coro, an organization with a mission to shape the City’s future. Coro New York is the premier leadership training organization that delivers the skills, knowledge, and network to lead change.

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Virtual Event Recording: Corporate Culture

June 2021

Are you prepared to leverage talent and technology to drive your organization’s culture in a post pandemic, more decentralized world? Position your company for a successful transformation from pandemic to performance! Hear how and why companies like Pfizer lead with talent and tech to support a culture that drives their future.....

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2018 CoreNet NYC Annual Meeting Chapter Award Winners

July 2018

Following our 2018 CoreNet NYC Annual Meeting, we caught up with our award winners who discussed CoreNet’s effect on their professional lives and shared how they are successfully navigating the commercial real estate industry.

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Virtual Event Recording: The Revival of NYC with Kathy Wylde

May 2021

Join us for a Conversation with Kathy Wylde on the future of NYC and the Partnership for New York City’s perspective on the revitalization of NYC, the mayoral race, taxes and more. Kathryn Wylde is President and CEO of the nonprofit Partnership for New York City, the city’s leading business organization. Its mission is to work with government, labor, and the civic sector to build a stronger New York, with a focus on education, infrastructure and the economy. The Partnership is dedicated to mobilizing private sector resources and expertise to advance New York City’s standing as a global center of commerce, innovation and economic opportunity and has been very active over the last serval months as the revival of New York City begins. Join us to hear what is happening behind the scenes and how we can help....

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Young Leader Spotlight of the Month

June 2018

We caught up with CoreNet NYC Young Leader Committee members Chelsea Flaim, M Moser Associates and David Mock, Milrose Consultants to learn more about what makes them leaders in today’s real estate industry

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Virtual Event Recording: The City We Want - How Do We Get There?

May 2021

The coming year will be one of the most pivotal moments in New York’s history. The Pandemic landed a body-blow to families, communities and businesses. As we begin the hard work of repairing the social and economic damage, there is an understanding that Covid-19 exacerbated many of the city’s pre-existing ills and injustices. It also demonstrated the resilience and creativity of its people. Against this backdrop, we will have a new mayor and a fresh administration ready to make their mark. In addition, a full 60% of the City Council will be new to their posts. And Washington DC seems to be focused on policies, and dollars, that are more NYC-friendly. ...

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Virtual Event Recording: Digital Twin Technology and Lifecycle BIM

April 2021

Join the PropTech Committee for an overview of Digital Twin Technology and Lifecycle BIM. The panelists will focus on these technologies from the perspectives of Design & Construction, as well as Facilities Management & Operations. The presentation aims to demystify the technologies and methods in how they can bring value to a variety of projects and building types....

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Virtual Event Recording: The Future of Networking: How to Find Success in a Virtual World

April 2021

The ongoing global pandemic has changed everything from where we work, how we conduct business and the ways we can socialize and connect. With every event and meeting happening in a virtual environment, we need to understand how to best use the tools that we have, to continue to strengthen our existing relationships and build upon our networks....

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Virtual Event Recording: Fireside Chat: Has COVID Disrupted Mentorship for the Mid-Career CRE Professional?

April 2021

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Virtual Event Recording: Strategy & Portfolio Planning Committee: What To Build Now?

April 2021

Join New York City’s top end users and developers to hear how the pandemic has changed the projects they are executing now, and those they plan to execute in the near future.....

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The State of Sustainability in CRE 2021

April 2021

What happens when a legal counsel, a facility manager, a sustainability manager, and a consultant gather to discuss sustainability priorities in 2021? We found out when Thomas Baade-Mathiesen, a leading sustainability advisor and chair of CoreNet’s Sustainability Committee, moderated a panel consisting of Laurie Rothenberg, Assistant General Counsel at Pfizer, Pratik Raval, Global Manager of Sustainability at American Express, and Michael Gualano, Facility Operations Manager at Facebook. Although the panelists came to the sustainability challenge from different roles, many commonalities became apparent as the discussion unfolded...

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Workplace Technology Strategy and the Flow of Business: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

March 2021

Almost a year has passed since New York City went into lockdown. Many offices remain closed, while others have opened at a reduced capacity. CoreNet New York hosted a virtual event to discuss how technology can assist with getting employees back to the office and keeping them engaged in a remote environment....

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Life Sciences in New York City

March 2021

New York City is already a global hub for finance, fashion, theatre, food, and more recently, technology. But thanks to a huge push from Mayor Bloomberg in the early 2000s, New York is now growing into a strong center for life sciences....

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Virtual Event Recording: Creating the New EisnerAmper HQ - NYC: Keep Calm and Carry On in the Face of COVID-19

February 2021

Join us for a panel discussion on the creation of EisnerAmper’s new HQ in NYC. Our panel of industry leaders will discuss the workplace vision, design, construction, project management, and return-to-office goals for this complex project. The panel will discuss the challenges and solutions that were encountered both before and during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic......

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Virtual Event Recording: Public Policy Committee: Moving Forward: The Future of NYC Life Sciences

January 2021

Join us for a discussion on the future of Life Sciences in New York City and its impact on real estate. Our expert panel will discuss the Life Sciences ecosystem by describing the history and growth of NYC’s life sciences sector and covering topics including: The three components of a successful Life Sciences ecosystem; The differing real estate needs of commercial and startup firms vs. institutions; Real estate supply vs. demand; Public policy impacts and how the City is supporting the LS sector through programs and incentives; and Lessons Learned from Boston and other major biotech hubs.....

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Virtual Event Recording: Women's Leadership Committee and Young Leader Committee: Coffee Break: Planning for a Positive Journey in 2021: Let's Focus on Mental Wellness

January 2021

The goal of mental wellness this year is easy to accept. Who wouldn’t want that? Accepting the goal and realizing it are two different things. To achieve it, you need to prepare for mental wellness. To do that, you need to develop a detailed vision for the future. Join the Women’s Leadership and Young Leader Committee in this life changing discussion....

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Virtual Event Recording: PropTech Committee: Workplace Technology Strategies and the Flow of Business: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

January 2021

What technologies are building owners and occupiers presently implementing to create safe workplace environments that will make employees want to go back to the office? Aside from legal implications, living with pandemics may become a reality in the future and companies will need to remain agile and pivot quickly to ensure the flow of business......

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Virtual Event Recording: Career Development Committee: How to Use LinkedIn to Engage and Leverage Your Network

November 2020

The Career Development Committee, in cooperation with our esteemed sponsor Benhar Office Interiors, is thrilled to host an event featuring Nicholas Luczyszyn, Owner of Amplify OSM. Nick works across the country with all the top Brokerage, Architecture and PM Firms helping them with LinkedIn. If you are looking to learn how to use LinkedIn to build business, make sure you attend to learn how to Establish your professional brand, find the right people, engage with insights, and build relationships.....

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Virtual Event Recording: CoreNet NYC Strategy & Portfolio Planning Committee: Who Wins Awards and Why?

December 2020

The Strategy and Portfolio Planning Committee invites you to join the 2020 CoreNet NYC Project of the Year winners in an interactive, roundtable conversation to explore the driving forces – from corporate strategy, portfolio planning, finance and sustainability to the attraction, performance, wellbeing and retention of talent – shaping Corporate Real Estate projects at top performing companies. Join us to hear stories behind the winning projects from the perspective of the clients, the brokers, the project managers and the design leads...

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Virtual Event Recording: CoreNet NYC 2020 Annual Meeting & Star Volunteer Event

November 2020

Please join us as we celebrate the 2020 Committee Star Volunteers....

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Virtual Event Recording: Sustainability Committee: Addressing the "S" in ESG - Part 2: The Impact of Placemaking

November 2020

While most companies have defined goals around carbon disclosure, they are still lacking in setting meaningful metrics for social impact. A large topic that is always discussed in real estate is placemaking, and it is always seen from the lens of marketing and creating an inviting environment. However, it misses the mark in addressing equity-based placemaking and often contributes to greenlining. This event will discuss this important topic and identify the gaps that exist in ESG reporting of social metrics...

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Virtual Event Recording: Strategy & Portfolio Planning: A Great Time to Build... But Be Prepared

November 2020

How has the global pandemic affected the design and construction industry? Is now a good time to build? What do landlords and end-users need to do to get a great deal, while minimizing their risk? Join leaders from New York City’s top Project Management firms as they share some surprising and not so surprising tips about how to deliver a great project during a pandemic....

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CoreNet Young Leader's Lunch With A Leader Series: Louise Matthews

September 2020

Designed to connect the CoreNet NYC Young Leader Community with real estate professionals at the top of their game, the most recent installment of CoreNet NYC’s Lunch with a Leader series connected members with Louise Matthews, the Global Vice President of Real Estate at Bacardi Martini Inc. to discuss the importance of networking and how a simple connection can help steer an entire career down a successful path...

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Virtual Event Recording: CoreNet NYC 2020 Corporate Real Estate Awards for Excellence 

October 2020

CoreNet Global New York City Chapter (CoreNet NYC) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual 2020 Corporate Real Estate Awards for Excellence. The event was held virtually this year and awards were presented in four overall categories: Corporate Real Estate Executive of the Year, Service Provider of the Year, Young Leader of the Year and Projects of the Year. Each category recognizes chapter members’ involvement or influence on the trajectory of the corporate real estate industry. Each category was judged by a set of four judges, including judges from both the CoreNet NYC Chapter and non-local CoreNet Chapters...

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Virtual Event Recording: CoreNet Plugged In: Strategy & Portfolio Planning Committee: The Business Case for Universal Design

September 2020

Join the conversation on why leading organizations are implementing Universal Design to create spaces that achieve a return on investment for their people and real estate. With an estimated population of 1.3 billion people with disabilities, these experts will make a case for Universal Design as a business imperative for your firm, including practical steps for implementation....

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Virtual Event Recording: Career Development Committee: CoreNet NYC x IFMA NYC Webinar: FMs & CREs As Value Drivers

July 2020

The first in a series of topics bridging Facility Managers (FM) and Corporate Real Estate (CRE). This first webinar focuses on FMs and CREs as value drivers. The fields of FM and CRE are closely related and make up the second-highest expense for companies. This panel discussion was led by both FM and CRE professionals to gain insight on how they add value to their firms....

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Virtual Event Recording: CoreNet Plugged In: Swimming with the Sharks: Real Estate Proptechs Take the Jump 

August 2020

As real estate technology companies, known as “proptech” companies, continue to enter the marketplace and show their worth, CoreNet New York hosted a virtual event, “Swimming with the Sharks: Real Estate Proptechs Take the Jump” to showcase four proptech companies that are on the rise....

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CoreNet Plugged In:Sustainability Committee: Setting Up a Healthy Home Office Recording

April 2020

There are certainly some benefits to working from home: a short commute, more casual dress and no more office coffee. But there are also significant drawbacks — specifically when the home office feels more like a home than an office, inhibiting your productivity....

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Virtual Event Recording: Strategy & Portfolio Planning: The Data- Driven Case for Working Face- to- Face

July 2020

Working from home won’t last forever. Online work patterns suggest the cracks are already starting to show: ideas are being lost; dots aren’t being connected. How are organizations coping (or not)? And how can they learn to turn blended work to their advantage? Our panelists shared their data and insights, along with a healthy debate..

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Virtual Event Recording CoreNet Plugged In: COVID-19's Impact on the Real Estate Market

June 2020

The panelists on this virtual event will discuss the short term and long term impact of COVID-19 on the New York City real estate market. We will discuss topics such as: the impact to availability, leasing demand and rental rates due to COVID-19, insights gained from past downturns, and how the pandemic could shape the future real estate market,, infrastructure, transportation and demographics of NYC over the long term.

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Virtual Event Recording: Young Leaders Committee: Get it Done: How Your Mindset Enables High Performance During Adversity

July 2020

The Young Leaders Committee has invited Jason Kuhn, former Navy SEAL Team Leader and NCAA Division 1 baseball player to discuss how the Team First Approach, mental toughness, and leadership can improve your performance and impact your career..

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Virtual Event Recording: CoreNet Plugged In: Crisis as a Catalyst: COVID-19's Impact on Real Estate

June 2020

It’s often said that necessity is the mother of invention. So what will be the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the real estate industry? What role will the workplace play moving forward, insofar as attracting and retaining talent? Are the last ten years of CRE innovation and progress a thing of the past? Join our esteemed panel, as they share their thoughts on the future of corporate real estate; for the next three years but more importantly, beyond......

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Virtual Event Recording: Plugged In: Impacts of Augmented Reality on Real Estate

June 2020

CoreNet took a break from COVID-19 coverage to explore a different topic that is also going to have profound impacts on the way we think about real estate in the not-so-distant future, augmented reality (AR). The subject matter experts, Neil Mandt and Karen Whitt, walked us through several examples of how this new interface poses challenges and opportunities for landlords and tenants as buildings, parks and even private property are on their way to becoming live action billboards.....

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Virtual Event Recording: PropTech Committee: Swimming with the Sharks: Real Estate PropTechs Take the Jump

August 2020

The PropTech Committee presents a Shark Tank-inspired event showcasing four companies that represent different technological aspects of real estate transactions, design, construction and utilization tracking. Tune in as we put our participants to the test with our panel of sharks, who will examine participants’ value proposition. The audience will be the final judge to determine the event’s winner...

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Virtual Event Recording: CoreNet Plugged In: Part 2: How to Give Building Users Peace of Mind for the Reopening Phase

May 2020

The second panel discussion focuses on how companies are planning on adjusting their work environment, both short and long term, to function in a post-COVID New York City.  Corporations are exploring how they address their employee concerns to insure a safe and productive workplace once they step off the elevator.  Todd DeGarmo, from STUDIOS Architecture, utilizes his expertise on design and planning to chair the panel discussion consisting of Real Estate Leaders from COG/ Macquarie Group, Leesman, and Google.  Each firm offers insight on what measures they are implementing day one, what happens when occupancy levels increase over time, and how COVID 19 will impact the future design geography of their work environments.....

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CoreNet Plugged In: Part 1: How to Give Building Users Peace of Mind for the Reopening Phase

May 2020

This first installment of the CoreNet PluggedIn series about Peace of Mind for reopening offices, provided a candid conversation around the concerns and responsibilities of property owners and large corporate occupiers, both individually and collectively, to ensure peace of mind for employees returning to offices in the initial phase of opening NYC.  Expertly moderated by John Wooster of JLL, learn about the primary concerns and concrete steps being taken by Marsh & McLennan at their global HQ at 1166 Avenue of the Americas, by Rockefeller Group in their 5.5 million sq. ft. of Class A properties in midtown, and by Convene at their numerous NYC locations of on-demand meeting and working space.....

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Virtual Event Recording: CoreNet Plugged In: Owners' Representative Forum

May 2020

Will the NYC Design and Construction industry be forever changed as a result of COVID-19? How have standard protocols and traditional best practices been impacted by this global event?....

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CoreNet Plugged In: COVID-19 Shutdown: What We’ve Learned and What’s Next

April 2020

The second installment of the CoreNet PluggedIn series provided an in-depth look at New York’s construction shutdown and the city’s response to the growing concerns around COVID-19...

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Virtual Event Recording: CoreNet Plugged In: Market Reaction to the Federal CARES Act

April 2020

With advancements in COVID-19 Federal Bailouts, join CoreNet NYC’s Legal Counsel for a deep dive into the market’s reaction to the April 1st and April 2nd bailoutsand a closer look CARES act....

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CoreNet Plugged In: Leasing and Building Operations Issues during COVID-19 Lockdown

April 2020

As New York City remains shutdown to practice social distancing and flatten the COVID curve, CoreNet officially kicked off a new series of virtual events to keep members informed with real estate news and provide a platform to exchange ideas...

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Strategy & Portfolio Planning Committee: Who Wins CoreNet NYC Chapter Awards and Why?

March 2020

On November 6, Teknion’s NY showroom hosted a recent CoreNet Strategy and Portfolio Planning (SPP) Committee’s review.

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Sustainability Committee: Local Law 97 - What is it Going to Cost You?

March 2020

On Thursday January 30, the Sustainability Committee of CoreNet’s New York chapter held a symposium on Local Law 97, a new law that will require most New York City buildings over 25,000 square feet to limit carbon emissions.

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Employee Productivity: Explaining and Quantifying the Impact of Indoor Air Quality

July 2019

On Monday evening, July 15, CoreNet’s Sustainability Committee hosted Dr. Joseph Allen, Director of the Healthy Buildings Program, T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University. The event was hosted at WeWork’s headquarters at 115, 18th Street...

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CoreNet NYC Public Policy Committee Hosts Panel What Issues are Shaping NYC's Future?

February 2020

CoreNet Global NYC’s Public Policy Committee recently hosted the panel event What Issues are Shaping NYC’s Future on February 27 at the Haworth Showroom. The event featured industry-leading speakers from Partnership for NYC and Taconic Partners LLC. ...

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Amazon: The Deal Unwound

May 2019

This ‘Valentine’s Day breakup’ was inevitable. So affirmed SPP’s May 22nd panel comprised of Robert Alexander, Tri-state Chairman, CBRE; Jim Tousignant, former Global RE Director, Verizon; Alfredo Ortiz, President and CEO, Job Creators Network and moderated by the New York Post’s Lois Weiss.

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Young Leader Spotlight Featuring Ambar Margarida

April 2019

We caught up with CoreNet NYC Young Leader Committee member Ambar Margarida, Principal at Spacesmith LLP to learn more about what makes them leaders in today’s real estate industry

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Who Wins CoreNet NYC Chapter Awards and Why?

February 2019

This past December, the Strategy and Portfolio Planning Community of the NYC Chapter of CoreNet hosted the 2018 Project of the Year finalists from UM, White & Case, Nixon Peabody and Take-Two Interactive in an insightful discussion on corporate strategy, portfolio planning, finance, sustainability, and the attraction and retention of talent...

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The CoreNet NYC Coro Leadership New York Program Announces 2018 Scholarship Recipients

October 2018

The CoreNet NYC Chapter is pleased to continue its partnership with Coro, an organization with a mission to shape the City’s future. Coro New York is the premier leadership training organization that delivers the skills, knowledge, and network to lead change.

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CoreNet NYC's Special Interest Groups Foster Community and Conversation on Specific Topics

December 2018

CoreNet NYC’s Special Interest Group Committees (SIG Committees) are industry-focused forums for members to convene over topics of interest, while networking and sharing best practices.

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2018 CoreNet NYC Annual Meeting Chapter Award Winners

July 2018

Following our 2018 CoreNet NYC Annual Meeting, we caught up with our award winners who discussed CoreNet’s effect on their professional lives and shared how they are successfully navigating the commercial real estate industry.

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CoreNet NYC’s Young Leader Committee Raises Money For Breast Cancer Research

November 2018

One of the CoreNet NYC Young Leader Committee’s initiatives over the past several years has been to provide community service opportunities to CoreNet members.

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CoreNet NYC’s Young Leader Committee Raises Money For Breast Cancer Research

November 2018

One of the CoreNet NYC Young Leader Committee’s initiatives over the past several years has been to provide community service opportunities to CoreNet members.

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Young Leader Spotlight of the Month

June 2018

We caught up with CoreNet NYC Young Leader Committee members Chelsea Flaim, M Moser Associates and David Mock, Milrose Consultants to learn more about what makes them leaders in today’s real estate industry

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