For Episode 30, we were joined by Nick Clark and Mike Brooman to discuss Aukett Swanke's recent acquisition of the assets of Vanti.

We discussed the reasons behind the acquisition. It's Aukett Swanke's 4th acquisition within a year and we also discussed their plans to improve the delivery of smart building technology on commercial building projects. 

More on the acquisition here 👉👉 https//memoori.com/aukett-swanke-expand-smart-buildings-vanti-acquisition/

MSI + Architect = Improved Smart Building Technology Delivery! ✅

Property Maintenance sucks!! Taylor Coleman is one of the founders of Tapi, the Property Management maintenance workflow system that has changed how we manage maintenance in the property management sector. Tapi has witnessed phenomenal growth since it was founded in Wellington, New Zealand seven years ago. Now, they facilitate maintenance for over a quarter of a million properties across New Zealand and Australia. It is a remarkable journey. You will be able to see Taylor live at The PMC 2024 on the Proptech panel.

Taylor Coleman from Tapi talks Proptech, Client Relationship and Why Maintenance Sucks

Join us in this episode featuring Derek Hsiang, founder of The PropTech Scout, as we explore cutting-edge PropTech innovations transforming the real estate industry.

Derek introduces The PropTech Scout and its mission. We'll discuss effective "carrot vs. stick" methods cities use to encourage greener building practices, with examples of successful incentives and penalties. Derek will also delve into the impact of NYC's Local Law 97 on building sustainability.

Finally, we'll explore low-tech, high-impact solutions for urban sustainability, highlighting simple practices and success stories from cities achieving significant improvements without major technological investments.

Tune in for insightful discussions on PropTech and sustainability with Derek Hsiang.

#30 Scouting the Future: PropTech Solutions for Upgrading the Real Estate Industry

Unlocking value for multifamily investors. When AI collections goes wrong.

Himmel's Hot Takes (AI Collections)

Unlocking value for multifamily investors. When Property Management Systems get too big.

Himmel's Hot Takes (Technology Bloat)

Unlocking value for multifamily investors. Respond to your leads in less than 5 minutes.

Himmel's Hot Takes (Speed of Service)

Unlocking value for multifamily investors. When more money is less money.

Himmel's Hot Takes (Screening Residents)

Unlocking value for multifamily investors. Stop your utilities billing from leaking cash.

Himmel's Hot Takes (Utilities Leaking Money)

For Episode 32, we were joined by Mazen Jamal for an in-depth discussion on the business case for indoor air quality (IAQ).

A whole body of scientific research now shows that CO2 levels impact cognitive function. Yet, IAQ often seems like an afterthought for smart building technology projects. 

Is it just reality that IAQ is lower in the technology “pecking order” than energy management, occupancy analytics, artificial intelligence, fire detection, etc, and therefore doesn't get the same investment?

Follow Mazen Jamal on LinkedIn Here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mazenjamal/

#32 The Simple Business Case for Indoor Air Quality!

Unlocking value for multifamily investors. Physical occupancy is not always an indicator of financial performance.

Himmel's Hot Takes (Economic Occupancy)

Revolutionizing Real Estate: How Generative AI Transforms Contracts and Property Listings

Welcome to The Alternative Property Management Show, proudly brought to you by Renti and The PMC 2024. In this episode, we dive into how AI is transforming the property management industry. Our special guest is Alex Karafiloff from the Australian-based Proptech company Inspection Express, who will share insights into their game-changing launch of AI-powered 360-degree inspections. We’ll explore how this cutting-edge technology is streamlining the inspection process, enhancing accuracy, and reshaping the future of property management.

Alex Karafiloff from Inspection Express talks proptech and how AI is transforming the industry

Welcome to this week's episode of The Alternative Property Management Show! We're excited to bring you a special guest, Claudia Smith, the co-founder of Renti. Claudia will share her inspiring journey in the world of Proptech, from the early days of launching Renti to the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way as an entrepreneur. She’ll also dive into what drives her passion for property management and why she loves this industry so much. 

This is our final show before The PMC 2024, so don’t miss this engaging conversation with one of the key figures shaping the future of property management!

Claudia Smith, Co-Founder of Renti talks about their journey

Welcome to the final episode of The Alternative Property Management Show, proudly brought to you by Renti and The PMC 2024. Today, we're wrapping up this season with an exciting conversation about the future of property management. Our special guest is Luke Nicholls from the Proptech startup Keyhook, who successfully launched their innovative product at The PMC 2024. Luke shares insights on how AI is poised to transform the industry, from automation to smarter decision-making, and what that means for property managers moving forward. It’s the perfect finale as we look ahead to the future of Proptech!

Luke Nicholls from Keyhook talks Proptech and launching at The PMC 2024

A deep dive recap of the 2024 NMHC OpTech conference.

NMHC OpTech 2024 Recap

Are AI agents about to transform how our buildings work? In this conversation with smart building expert Elisa Rönkä, we explore how agentic AI could revolutionize the PropTech ecosystem.

This isn't just another AI hype video — it's a practical discussion about how the smart building industry might navigate a huge transformation in technology. We discuss:

* Why agentic AI is fundamentally different from tools like ChatGPT.
* How 70% of SaaS applications could be disrupted by AI agents.
* The end of dashboards as we know them.
* Why implementation costs could plummet, accelerating smart building adoption.
* The coming "agent-human hybrid" workflows that will transform building operations.

#37 Software Ate The World... What Will AI Agents Devour?

In episode 40 of Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did, we dive deep into the unvarnished realities of running a PropTech startup with Michael Grant, founder of Metrikus and co-creator of Smart Buildings Boot Camp.

Michael shares hard-earned insights from 6 years in the trenches, covering everything from fundraising in 2025 to why partnerships in real estate are so much harder than other industries.

What You'll Learn:
Why PropTech sales cycles can stretch 12+ months and how to shorten them
The shift in VC funding since the 2021-2022 "bubble" burst
Why hardware can kill deals, and software-only solutions win
The reality behind recent PropTech acquisitions 
Strategic advice for founders at different stages
Why customer champions are everything in this industry

Resources Mentioned:
Smart Buildings Boot Camp https://smartbuildingbootcamp.com/
Subscribe to Memoori for more PropTech insights https://memoori.com/subscription/

#39 The Reality of PropTech Startups!

Devon Newton shares how Stiles Property Management escaped the "Efficiency Paralysis Cycle" and generated measurable savings across their portfolio.

The "Efficiency Paralysis Cycle" - Why Most Buildings Never See ROI:
* Low visibility into building performance
* Lack of CRE tech expertise
* Unproven ROI projections
* Budget constraints that keep savings stuck

Hard Numbers, Real Results:
* $300,000 CapEx savings on distributed antenna systems
* $52,000+ annual energy savings potential across 5 specific optimizations
* $95,000 in additional savings opportunities identified at their second property

Devon manages 116 properties across the Southeast USA for Stiles, a portfolio that's 95% third-party owned, meaning every dollar saved directly impacts client relationships and renewals. This isn't theory. These are real projects, real savings, real ROI!

#40 How Stiles Property Management Found $400K+ in Hidden Building Savings

The Sh*t Your Wish Your Building Did Podcast! Discussing all things Smart Building Related. Brought to you by Memoori Research.

I'm Noah Himmel, a multifamily real estate specialist and champion for owners. I know how to introduce new revenue streams, cut bad debt, and reduce budget variances to increase income by millions of dollars.

Don't accept industry standard. You cannot unlock the real value in your portfolio by aiming for a benchmark.

David Faulkner is back partnering with Harrison Vaughan from Tommy's Property Management and Will Alexander from Bayleys in the new Property Management show where they discuss all things relevant to Property Management in New Zealand. We do not discuss rent roll growth or compliance, we discuss the relevant topics that affect our industry

New tracks tagged #proptech