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My experience and passion lie in implementing new technologies into businesses to automate processes, provide increased efficiencies, increased productivity, and ultimately increased profit. As CEO and co-founder at iRestify, my goal is to modernize the antiquated property maintenance industry by providing property management companies with the technology and services to improve their operations. I believe effective and continual business transformation is key to staying ahead of the competition.
Smart building technology is, in the broadest definition, the use of technology to make buildings more responsive and intelligent and has the effect of improving their performance.
Businesses across different sectors have been leveraging data to streamline their business, reduce costs, develop marketing strategies, and increase revenues. The real estate industry is no different.
What is ConTech?
ConTech, or ‘Construction Technology’ in its broadest sense, refers to adopting technology solutions in the construction sector. Technology has been employed in various ways; many ConTech solutions aim to increase efficiencies and reduce construction costs, from the planning and designing stages to the construction and, ultimately, the management of the finished building.
Most people will have heard of the concept of blockchain and may have a basic understanding of what it entails. Until recently, the term ‘blockchain’ was synonymous with cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin. Most people will associate blockchain with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The challenges of managing building maintenance services can be daunting for property managers and are growing even more so with rising inflation.
In light of recent news about its extent and effects, inflation, in combination with tight labour markets, is compounding the rising wages in the frontline service workforce.
The Toronto entrepreneurs discovered that, despite all the high-tech tools available for property and maintenance managers, the digital revolution had largely overlooked the basic necessities of cleaning and maintaining buildings.