Commercial real estate is coming to a point where it must be conversant with technology. Miss out on an edge and your key performance indicators could take a beating compared to competitors who use it with grace and style.

That's one reason areas like energy optimization and carbon reduction or electric vehicle charging are going to become important. Don't do it, and someone will jump ahead, take your better prospects, make more, and reduce your importance and future.

That's why some tech that sounds a little out there is worth considering now. Even if too early, it might not be soon.

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