The March 24 webinar “Increase Student Housing NOI & Equity Value with Water-Leak Mitigation Technology,” hosted by Seniors Housing Business and sponsored by Sensor Industries, focused on how monitoring systems and leak sensors can play a key role in reducing water costs, alerting student housing staff to leak issues and conserving water for on- and off- student housing communities. Host David Duckwitz, CEO of Sensor Industries, used case studies to illustrate how network-connected toilet and flood sensors can give insight to water use on a regular basis and can sound the alarm if flooding occurs. …
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On June 16, Student Housing Business and sponsor ecobee hosted the webinar “Using Technology to Reduce Energy and Operational Costs in Student Housing.” Smart thermostats can help save energy and reduce operating costs in student housing. Expert panelists tackled topics like trends in students housing climate control, best practices for implementing IoT devices and the types of challenges these projects often face (including periods of low/no occupancy, lack of visibility/control and inefficient use of assets). With tips on energy savings, reducing operating costs, avoiding costly repairs and enabling staff to control thermostats, …
On Mar. 24, Student Housing Business hosted the webinar “HVAC and Student Housing – Challenges & Solutions for Today’s Campus.” The previous year has highlighted the need for energy-efficient, resilient systems that can lower costs. When looking at student housing HVAC system options, what key features are institutions and off-campus housing developers requesting? Joe Shivell, vice president, Architecture & Engineering, The Michaels Organization, explains “What we see across the country on the campuses that we serve is a requirement for high performance based systems that really have an extended life cycle. The basis of this …
On Mar. 4, Student Housing Business and sponsor University Furnishings hosted the webinar “The 2021 Outlook for the Student Housing Industry.” What can professionals in student housing expect in terms of investment and capital flows, leasing and development, operations and financing for fall 2021? What will the long- and short-term effects of COVID-19 be on planning and momentum in the industry? Click here to listen to the panel. Also see below for a list of hot topics brought to light by four expert panelists in this one-hour discussion. Panelists: Bill Bayless, American Campus Communities …
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Webinar: Student Housing Furniture and Wellness — Designing Healthy Spaces
In this hour-long webinar presented Nov. 19, furniture and design experts discussed how surroundings are connected to wellness, comfort and feelings of safety and well-being for many students. In the webinar titled “Student Housing Furniture and Wellness — Designing Healthy Spaces,” panelists from University Furnishings explore what makes a student feel at home. Topics include biophilic design, noise reduction and best practices when it comes to cleaning and maintaining resident spaces. Health and safety have never been more important to students, and this webinar focuses on how to provide what …
Pre-pandemic, package management for both on- and off-campus housing was becoming more challenging as the convenience of online shopping became increasingly important for student residents. When COVID-19 hit, already high levels of e-commerce increased exponentially overnight. Year-over-year package volumes increased more than 90 percent in some cases, bringing package management practices to the forefront in student housing properties nationwide. Multifamily property managers — and student housing managers in particular, have been working to find the best solution to store and deliver packages to residents, and to communicate with residents who …
Watch the Webinar: How are Student Housing P3s Moving Forward During the Pandemic? hosted by Student Housing Business, to learn about public/private partnerships (P3s) and how institutions and developers plan on modernizing and de-densifying housing stock in today’s new environment. Listen and learn about topics including challenges for P3s, balancing the needs of stakeholders, financing options, as well as the lasting effects of COVID-19 on design and construction. Plus, hear best practices for successful P3 partnerships. See a list of timestamps below for discussion points: (5:44) LSU’s conversion of a …
Last week Student Housing Business hosted a webinar called “Move-In is a Month Away! Are Your Student Housing Properties & Portfolios Ready?” where four leading operators/managers spoke about the plethora of challenges the industry faces when it comes to turn, move-in and operation for the Fall 2020 semester. As students move in, planning becomes much more complex across for those in charge of properties. Listen and learn for insights on a range of topics and discussion points about what it takes to get properties and portfolios ready for the fall …
With fall semester approaching, Student Housing Business hosted a webinar called “Best Practices for Re-Activating Student Housing Amenities.” Top student housing owners and operators weighed in on how to reopen student housing amenities and protocols for stopping the spread of COVID-19. Listen to student housing panelists discuss the challenges and necessary considerations as students return to gyms, pools and other amenities. Topics discussed by this group of expert panelists and Student Housing Business include: Best practices for reopening Reservation systems to support social distancing Communicating with customers and teams Budgeting in the midst of …
On June 17, Student Housing Business hosted a webinar called “Evidence-Based Ways to Make Student Housing Healthier & Safer Post-COVID-19: A Fireside Chat with Paul Scialla of Delos.” This in-depth discussion centered on COVID-19 and how to promote wellness and comfort in student housing. As students return to in-person classes for Fall 2020, there is a greater demand than ever for buildings that promote indoor health and safety. As Scialla explains, “The simple fact is that what surrounds us matters. What we touch matters. What we breathe matters. How we congregate matters.” Methods for promoting …