How to future proof your portfolio & your culture [ThePropcast]

In this episode of The Propcast, host Louisa Dickins welcomes Ilene Goldfine, SVP and Chief Digital Strategy Officer at Hines, and Edi Demaj, Co-Founder of KODE Labs. The discussion dives into the transformative potential of smart building technology, emphasizing how scalable software solutions can drive efficiency, sustainability, and profitability in real estate. Ilene and Edi share insights from their successful partnership, detailing how Hines is rapidly adopting KODE Labs’ vendor-agnostic operating system to reimagine real estate operations. Beyond the technology, the episode delves into fostering an innovative company culture and the critical role of diversity in driving industry change.

Highlights:

• Collaboration between Hines & KODE Labs
• Cultural transformation
• Listen-first approach
• Scalable and vendor-agnostic solutions
• Measurable ROI and quick implementation

Key takeaways:

• The Power of collaboration: The partnership between Hines and KODE Labs demonstrates how technology providers and real estate firms can work together to accelerate smart building adoption and operational transformation.
• Smart building scalability: KODE OS offers a vendor-agnostic platform that integrates disparate building systems into a single-pane-of-glass solution, enabling seamless operations, energy efficiency, and improved tenant experiences.
• Shifting industry dynamics: Edi emphasized that the real estate industry is moving towards software-first solutions, enabling buildings to operate autonomously and more efficiently while meeting sustainability goals.
• Return on investment: Both guests highlighted the importance of measurable ROI and ease of implementation. Hines and KODE Labs focus on quantifiable outcomes, including energy savings, tenant satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Future outlook: As Hines accelerates its deployment of KODE OS across its portfolio, they aim to set a new standard for the real estate industry in terms of technology adoption, sustainability, and tenant engagement.

Podcast:
The Propcast

Produced by:
LMRE

Channel:
LMRE

Date:
September, 2023