Articles by author: Alinda Quinn

Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers a long list of benefits to various professionals in the sub-sectors of the building industry umbrella, but first—what exactly is BIM? Autodesk defines it as “an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage…

No doubt about it—IoT is hot. Technology is getting smarter, from our phones to our refrigerators and from our hotel rooms to our medical devices. Recently, Business Insider predicted that 82 percent of the 94 million cars that will become available for purchase in 2021 will be connected cars. That’s roughly 77 million new smart…

Healthcare is constantly evolving in an effort to keep our world functioning. As a society we have come a long way since the days of archaic methods such as bloodletting and radium therapy. However, while these practices seem bizarre and frightening today, those innovations taught medical scientists much about the role of blood in the…

IoT is without a doubt transforming the way we live, whether we are at work or play. It also changes how we do business, from both sides of the desk—or cash register. This is the case in a long list of industries, and retail is high on that list. IoT is changing the face of…

The Internet of Things (IoT) has experienced phenomenal growth over the past few years and is not expected to slow down soon. With its current progressive trend in mind, IoT is predicted to soon occupy the top spot in the device market worldwide. While its advantages have been plentiful, the primary benefits occur in the…

The previous two decades have seen an increase in building management security threats. Historically, building security systems were far too complex for most criminals to crack, but that has changed with the growth of knowledge among hackers. Today, the most important role of the building manager is security, and these tasks continue to evolve in…

The 2018 Restaurant Innovation Summit hits Dallas this week, bringing hospitality and food & beverage industry leaders together. With mind-expanding, profit-building insights changing the future of the restaurant industry, the event will offer a chance to network with, learn from, and be inspired by other forward-thinking professionals. The event will take place at the Empire Room…

Few experiences are as exciting and immersive as that of attending the live concert of a great band. The crowd, the music, the energy—it is a complete entertainment package. However, musical acts have a shelf life as singers lose their pitch and technical abilities with instruments and bandmembers go in different directions. Luckily for fans…

The ecommerce boom has caused a seismic shift in the way consumers shop, and has forced the retail market to reinvent itself. This revolution has not only changed retail strategy, but real estate strategy as well. Stores have been closing their doors, leaving thousands of empty storefronts across America. However, with necessity remaining the mother…