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The Benefits of Winning a TOBY Award
Back in April, Ciminelli announced that Conventus was awarded the Building Owners and Managers Association’s (BOMA) Outstanding Building of the Year Award (TOBY) for the Middle Atlantic Conference in the medical office category. While the building receives the award, the TOBY award is really in recognition of our facilities management team. Buffalo has not seen a TOBY Award since the Guaranty...
10 Questions to Ask On a Commercial Property Tour
Searching for commercial office space can be an exciting endeavor; there are so many potential options, no matter the reason for your search. However, while your adrenaline is rushing as you imagine how your company might fit inside those four walls, it is critical to stay grounded and ask important questions that can ultimately determine your long-term satisfaction in the space. If there is a...
Top Commercial Real Estate Maintenance Requests
As building owners ourselves, Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation understands the value of maintaining a real estate asset and ensuring that it is delivering the highest possible return for the owner – and the best possible experience for the tenants. An important part of providing award winning facilities management services is the service infrastructure of your property management team. One of...
If These Walls Could Talk… Interesting Facts about Bethune Lofts.
Bethune Lofts, located at 2917 Main Street, is one of Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation’s historical, residential renovation projects. We developed 87 loft style apartments, beautiful common areas, and outdoor spaces to compliment various lifestyles. Since the building was originally built in 1917, it is full of rich history that sets it apart from other residential buildings in the Buffalo...
5 Tips for Effective Vendor Procurement and Management
As part of our commitment to providing our customers with the highest level of service, Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation works to identify opportunities to mitigate risk, improve vendor performance, and realize cost savings. These opportunities are the result of our “owner’s perspective” developed over decades as property owners, our local approach to vendor engagement across our multi-state...
5 Tips to Consider Before Renewing Your Commercial Lease
Renewing a commercial lease can be a complex situation for corporate tenants. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the current position of your business as a renter, revisit the commercial real estate market, and gather valuable information that can be used to negotiate a better lease agreement. There are many benefits to fully understanding your options when a lease renewal is on the...
Corporate Responsibility to Staff Development
Our people shape the foundation of our company; it is a solid team. We take pride in hiring bright, hard-working real estate professionals. Our corporate culture supports them with tools and opportunities to grow their professional careers, better themselves personally, and set the stage for meaningful accomplishments for them and the company. We recently had the opportunity to interview two of...
The Impact of Automation in Facilities Management
Technology has brought us a long way from things like land lines and typewriters. Similarly, long gone are the days of dispatching maintenance technicians with a two-way radio, recording maintenance hours with pen and paper, and manually entering data into countless spreadsheets. These methods were tedious and often led to complications with accountability, efficiently managing labor hours,...
Understanding the Basics of Commercial Real Estate Leases
A commercial real estate lease is a long-term commitment, and like all long-term commitments in life, you want to be sure you know exactly what you are getting into. It is crucial for both the property owner and tenant to understand which expenses are included and excluded from the lease; this will help to avoid any future confusion after signing on the dotted line. Many components affect the...
Residential Property Profile: The Mentholatum
WHAT: The Mentholatum, a residential mixed-use project. WHERE: 1360 Niagara Street Buffalo, NY 14213 HISTORY: The Mentholatum building is recognized locally for its association with The Mentholatum Company, a manufacturer of menthol-based health and beauty products. Designed by architect George Townsend and constructed in 1919, the building is an excellent example of a turn-of-the-century...
Benefits of Mixed-Use Development in Buffalo
It's one thing to bring a community to life. It's an entirely different thing to bring life to a community. At Ciminelli Real Estate Corporation, our team injects life into the communities we serve with new and revitalized spaces that add value for everyone. While we have experienced success in many different areas of development and redevelopment, Ciminelli has always valued creating mixed-use...
Looking to Move Your Office? 6 Reasons You Need Tenant Representation Services
Problem: Your office lease has expired, and the market has changed since you signed your last lease. Your business has grown substantially in the last 5 years, you've developed a clientele that is based mainly in Downtown Buffalo and, quite frankly, you're looking for a new atmosphere to better serve your clients. What's the next step? How do you find a new office space? Who will negotiate the...
A Day in The Life of a Facilities Manager
What is a facilities manager? The variety of responsibilities associated with facilities management leads to days that are far from routine; it is arguably what makes the job so exciting. Facilities managers manage buildings. Their work is all about producing the best performance for the building they're managing - while keeping costs under control. This can include the management of snow...