scholarly journals Australian Real Estate Management and Development companies and women directors

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bill Dimovski ◽  
Luisa Lombardi ◽  
Christopher Ratcliffe ◽  
Barry John Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Executive Directors ◽  
Women Directors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Management And Development ◽  
Estate Management ◽  
Board Representation ◽  
Real Estate Management

Purpose – There is a large literature advocating the importance of a greater proportion of women directors on boards of publicly listed firms. The purpose of this paper is to examine the numbers and proportions of women directors, including women executive directors, on listed Australian Real Estate Management and Development (REMD) companies to identify how prevalent women directors are on such boards. Design/methodology/approach – The study examines the numbers and proportions of women directors for 35 REMDs in 2011 and compares this to the broad board composition data on 1,715 Australian Stock Exchange listed entities. Statistically significant findings are evident due to the identified low proportions. Findings – The study finds that of all the Financials Sub Industry sector groups, REMDs have the lowest proportion of female directors on theirs boards – eight women on each of 35 company boards compared to 159 men on these 35 boards at 2011. Of the eight, there were only two women executive directors on boards compared to 50 men. Statistically, it appears that having women directors on REMD boards is not considered important. Even at December 2014, there are only ten women on seven company boards and only one remaining executive director of an REMD company. Practical implications – Given that female board representation is positively related to accounting returns and that there is a growing voice for legislation to impose mandatory proportions of women directors on boards around the world, it may be in the interests of REMD boards to consider appointing more women more quickly. Originality/value – The study is the first to examine the numbers and proportions of women directors amongst REMD companies to identify the paucity of such women directors.

Corporate real estate strategies: the Nigerian experience

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 244-259
Author(s):  
Timothy Tunde Oladokun ◽  
Bioye Tajudeen Aluko
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Real Estate ◽  
Corporate Objective ◽  
Corporate Real Estate ◽  
Public Organisations ◽  
Real Estate Management

Purpose – The paper aims to contribute to the empirically scarce literature on corporate real estate management (CREM) strategies by providing meaningful insights on the different strategies likely to contribute to business performance in a developing country like Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – Primary data collected using questionnaire administered on property managers of the 105 business organisations in the list of registered companies with the Nigerian Stock Exchange were used for the study. The questionnaire elicited information on the real estate holding pattern and the adopted strategies for acquiring and managing real estate assets. The data collected were analysed using percentages, mean and proportion method. Findings – The study established that 41 per cent of the organisations were public organisations. Others were private companies (31 per cent), government departments (18 per cent) and multi-nationals (10 per cent). The result indicated that 31.8 per cent had no CREM strategy. Strategies used were: cost reduction (18.75 per cent), facilitate production (20.17 per cent), flexibility (15.5 per cent), promote human resource objectives (10.86 per cent), promote the marketing message (4.33 per cent), promote sales and selling delivery (18.67 per cent), facilitate managerial process and knowledge (7.5 per cent) and capture real estate value (6.5 per cent). The study concluded that CREM is a useful tool that the organisations can make effective use of to improve their performance. Research limitations/implications – Limiting the scope of the study to the perception of the respondents could reflect an element of bias and might pose a great challenge to the representativeness. Also, the use of closed question questionnaire may limit the validity of the results. Practical implications – The study has major implications on business performance in Nigeria. There is the need for corporations to reappraise their real estate strategy and realign it with their corporate objective. There is also the need for Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers to train its members for contemporary business requirements. Originality/value – The paper is a useful guide to corporate real estate managers in developing countries towards using real estate strategies to minimize the overall cost of their companies.

scholarly journals Information for decision-making in in-house and outsourced real estate management organisations

Facilities ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (13/14) ◽  
pp. 891-905 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Palm
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Decision Maker ◽  
Commercial Real Estate ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Real ◽  
The Real Estate ◽  
Real Estate Sector ◽  
Estate Management ◽  
Real Estate Management

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine how the real estate owner (decision maker) insures being able to make informed decisions and how they differ according to organisational form. Design/methodology/approach This research is based on an interview study of nineteen firm representatives, six decision makers and thirteen management representatives, all from Swedish commercial real estate sector. Findings The study concludes that, regardless of organisational setting, the industry has a plan regarding handling information. The decision makers have all secured themselves access to the required/desired information. How this is done and what kind of information it is however differ, if the real estate management is in-house or outsourced. Furthermore, a clear focus on financial and contractual information is evident in both organisational settings. Research limitations/implications The research in this paper is limited to Swedish commercial real estate sector. Practical implications The insight the paper provides regarding required information can shed light on how information systems are built and how to improve your information sharing. Originality/value It provides an insight regarding how the industry, depending on organisation setting, prioritises different information and how the decision maker secures access to it.

scholarly journals Managing the workplace in a globalized world

Facilities ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (13/14) ◽  
pp. 744-760 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelien B. Plijter ◽  
Theo J.M. van der Voordt ◽  
Roberto Rocco
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
National Culture ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
National Cultures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Real Estate ◽  
Estate Management ◽  
Real Estate Management ◽  
Corporate Real Estate Management

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to provide a better insight into the role of national cultures on the management and design of workplaces of multinationals in different countries. Design/methodology/approach – This explorative study is based on an extensive literature review of dimensions of a national culture in connection to corporate real estate management, interviews with ten representatives of multinationals on corporate real estate strategies and workplace characteristics and a multiple case study of two multinational firms with site visits and observations at offices in The Netherlands, Germany and Great Britain. Findings – Whereas all interviewed companies had their real estate portfolio to some extent aligned to the local national culture, none had a strict central policy about this issue. Differences in workplace characteristics were mainly caused by the involvement of local people in workplace design. Using Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, the case studies showed relationships between masculinity of a culture and the expression of status and between uncertainty avoidance and openness to innovation; however, no relationships were found related to differences in power distance and short-/long-term orientation. Research limitations/implications – The case studies were conducted in three European Union countries. Due to practical reasons, most interviewees were Dutch. Additional empirical research including more different national cultures is needed to advance more unequivocal conclusions and to develop a clear set of guidelines for decision-making. Practical implications – The findings stress the importance of finding a balance between aligning facilities to business purposes and meeting the needs of different (groups of) employees in multinational environments. Originality/value – Although much has been written about national culture, not much research is yet available in connection to facilities management and corporate real estate management.

Towards a more professionalised municipal real estate management

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette van den Beemt-Tjeerdsma ◽  
Jan Veuger
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Real ◽  
The Real Estate ◽  
Design Collaboration ◽  
Estate Management ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Real Estate Management ◽  
Corporate Real Estate Management

Purpose The purpose of this study is to see how a more developed discipline – corporate real estate management (CREM) – can add value to a less developed discipline – municipal real estate management (MREM) – to contribute to their professionalisation. Design/methodology/approach Every year since 2008 (except for 2013), municipalities have been asked to complete a questionnaire on how they manage their real estate. With these results, it is possible to perform quantitative analyses on both trends and the current situation. In addition, municipalities’ descriptions of their real estate management have been analysed in a qualitative way. Findings Municipalities are concentrating their real estate tasks in the municipal organisation to link their real estate, their policies and the citizens/tenants. Remarkable is the diversity of the functions and the broad definition of “the real estate employee” (organisational structure). Municipalities make strategic and organisational changes that aim to improve both the real estate portfolio and the municipal organisation (operations). The next years, municipalities will focus in particular on vacancy rates, organisation design, collaboration, ownership and the sustainability of the portfolio (direction). Originality/value Qualitative and quantitative research are combined to compare theory with practice on CREM and MREM. The results contribute to the professionalisation of Dutch municipalities.

scholarly journals Corporate real estate management and companies’ success: empirical evidence for a conceptual framework

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Pfnuer ◽  
Julian Seger ◽  
Rianne Appel-Meulenbroek
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Multidimensional Data ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Real Estate ◽  
Data Scaling ◽  
Holistic Concept ◽  
Estate Management ◽  
Real Estate Management ◽  
Corporate Real Estate Management

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explain the contribution of Corporate Real Estate Management (CREM) to corporate success and to substantiate it empirically. However, no empirically tested holistic concept classifies and explains the different success contributions of CREM in their mechanisms of action and organisational levels. Design/methodology/approach This study develops a holistic two-dimensional model from existing literature to explain the relationship between CREM decisions and business success, and then tests it empirically using multidimensional data scaling from a telephone company survey (CATI) of 59 CREM managers sampled from the 200 largest German companies. Findings The created theoretical model holistically explains CREM success and existence as part of a non-property company, with specific performance drivers on specific organisational levels. The empirical data confirm that both dimensions of the model and, thus the measurement concept for modelling the CREM contribution to business success is robust across sectors and company/portfolio size in Germany. Originality/value The empirical confirmation of the conceptual model of CREM success provides novel support for the institutionalisation of the CREM function in companies and the holistic classification of different CREM research directions.

New organisations and new workplaces

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob Harris
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Real Estate ◽  
Estate Management ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Real Estate Management ◽  
Corporate Real Estate Management ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline key changes occurring within office occupier businesses that will have a medium- to long-term impact upon the nature and design of the office workplace, and the implications for the corporate real estate manager. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based upon research involving detailed consultations with corporate occupiers in the City of London, as well as representatives of the property supply chain. This has been developed here to include practical experience and to relate the lessons of the work directly to corporate real estate management. Findings The findings suggest major changes are taking place in the demand profile of office occupiers, in terms of both quantitative and qualitative demand for space. There are a number of practical implications arising from the findings, not least the need for investors to consider the appropriateness of current standards for base building design and fit-out in contemporary offices, and the need for corporate real estate management to adapt. Practical implications The paper contains a number of implications arising from the changing workplace for the corporate real estate management profession. Originality/value The paper reflects direct practical experience and the output of primary research and consulting. It is also highly relevant: while much has been written about agile working, much less has covered the practical implications for building design and corporate real estate management.

Strategic corporate real estate management practice in Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 432-449
Author(s):  
Naana Amakie Boakye-Agyeman ◽  
John Tiah Bugri
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Real Estate ◽  
Estate Management ◽  
Physical Assets ◽  
Real Estate Management ◽  
Corporate Real Estate Management

Purpose The success of every business depends to a large extent on its corporate real estate (CRE), given that, it is the physical assets that support its operations. To achieve this success, organizations must adopt a strategic approach to CRE management. The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent of adoption of strategic corporate real estate management (SCREM) practice in Ghana based on the views of CRE managers. Design/methodology/approach The embedded mixed method approach was adopted for the study. In total, 72 CRE managers were selected from 35 institutions in 5 sectors (tertiary education, health, banking, security and service industry) where real estate is a requirement for accreditation using a multi-stage sampling technique. Findings An analysis of the existing practices underpinning SCREM in Ghana showed that SCREM has not been adopted completely in Ghanaian institutions. No organization has a complete systematic structure in place for SCREM as the practice is evolving. This finding correlates the global trend that CRE is not strategically managed like other corporate resources. Practical implications Current SCREM practices in Ghana, as divulged by this research, provide useful insight into the current status quo of SCREM and what must be done to ensure that CRE achieves its attribute of value adding. Originality/value The paper outlines the elements of SCREM practice, adding to the limited literature on the practice in Ghana and worldwide. It also sets the stage for further research in SCREM practice and CRE performance.

Modelling sustainability maturity in corporate real estate management

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasita Masalskyte ◽  
Mia Andelin ◽  
Anna-Liisa Sarasoja ◽  
Tomi Ventovuori
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
Corporate Real Estate ◽  
Estate Management ◽  
Real Estate Management ◽  
Corporate Real Estate Management

Purpose – Sustainability in corporate real estate management (CREM) has been lately recognized as an integral part of almost every business. However, its perception might extremely differ in various industries. Sustainable CREM practices have been extensively analyzed in recent studies, yet real estate is an ambiguous field and the practices still lack holistic understanding. This research aimed to summarize and systematize the present sustainable CREM practices and propose a generic sustainability maturity model for CREM. Design/methodology/approach – The research process was implemented in accordance with the grounded theory approach. Research data were collected in semi-structured interviews with major Finnish companies, recognized for their environmental work. The scope of the research was nine interviews. Findings – The result of this research is the generic sustainability maturity model for CREM. It consists of 18 most typical sustainable CREM practices at the companies interviewed. The model demonstrates the value of implementing sustainable CREM. Originality/value – Sustainability maturity model for CREM is an indicative tool for sustainability maturity assessment in CREM. The model demonstrates how CREM contributes to company's sustainability and provides a holistic approach towards the existing sustainable CREM practices. Additional practical implications of the model include sustainable CREM benchmarking and communication with stakeholders.

Analysis of real estate management of lease service agreements by the public sector of a Latin American metropolis

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-122
Author(s):  
Vágner Egídio Velho Júnior ◽  
Isotilia Costa Melo ◽  
Paulo Nocera Alves Junior ◽  
Daisy Aparecida do Nascimento Rebelatto
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Direct Analysis ◽  
Metropolitan Region ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Real Estate ◽  
The Public ◽  
Estate Management ◽  
Real Estate Management ◽  
The City

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to characterize real estate lease management of the São Paulo City Municipality (PMSP), the largest metropolitan region in Latin America, for the provision of public education, health and social assistance services. Design/methodology/approach In addition, the management was also evaluated by a direct analysis of the obtained data (lease paid, area of the property, agency, zone, region, neighborhood, contract date, etc.) and by statistical regressions. Findings The results showed that the following: real estate properties with the greatest discrepancy of amounts paid (when compared to other amounts paid by the city and the market) are in a pulverized category, called “Others”; PMSP faces difficulties tracking expiration dates, 18.9% of the assets are still in use, though present expired contracts; the category “Education” is the most expressive in expenses; there is a limit to the correlation between the size of the real estate and the lease price paid, and very large real estate do not have proportionally higher leases; the location only directly affects the lease value if it is in the central region of the Metropolis. There is no explicit relationship for leases in other regions. Originality/value This work is groundbreaking for helping to consolidate the literature on real estate management in developing countries. Factors that integrate and influence the management of real estate leases for government agencies in a Latin American metropolitan area have never before been reported in the literature.

scholarly journals Identifying the criteria for corporate real estate decisions through the laddering technique: an analysis of care organisations in The Netherlands

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emelieke Huisman ◽  
Rianne Appel-Meulenbroek ◽  
Helianthe Kort ◽  
Theo Arentze
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Real Estate ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Real Estate ◽  
Estate Management ◽  
Real Estate Management

Purpose Board members and real estate managers (decision makers) play an important role in the decision-making process in nursing home organisations. This study aims to provide an understanding of underlying attributes and benefits sought by decision makers when making nursing home real estate decisions. Design/methodology/approach Decision makers from seven different nursing home organisations in The Netherlands were interviewed using the laddering technique to determine the individual requirements, the considerations of the decision alternatives, the relevant attributes and benefits and their mutual relationships. Findings This study details the motivations behind real estate management decisions in nursing home organisations. The findings show that apart from financial considerations, decision makers strive to enhance the quality of life and satisfaction of users with their real estate decisions and seek to include residents and employees in the process. These benefits are connected to the goals of well-being and innovation in health care. Furthermore, functionality, physical and functional flexibility and technology are key considerations when undertaking corporate real estate (CRE) decisions, to ensure that real estate management aligns with the strategic goals of the nursing home organisation. Practical implications The insights of this study can support decision makers in healthcare facilities to create strategic value with their real estate. Understanding how to obtain certain benefits from nursing home real estate may result in a better realisation of organisational objectives and user needs. Originality/value This study reveals the decision-making process in a nursing home context. Moreover, the laddering technique is used as a new method to explore and gain a deep understanding of CRE decision-making processes.

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