International property consultant Steve Williams helps create a global real estate database.

Commercial real estate firms should brace for a proliferation of consumer devices, social networking tools and online collaboration services.

CRE is benefiting from global databases and improved web applications.

Energy Star rated commercial and manufacturing buildings grew 25% last year.

As interest grows in carbon neutrality, so do potential opportunities for professionals in commercial real estate and related industries.

Businesses want to balance harmful environmental actions with positive ones.

New laws and advances in technology make it possible to execute real estate transactions electronically.

Successfully introducing new software in a real estate business is a two-pronged challenge.