Ep. 41 Creating Secure, Connected, and Revenue-Generating Office Buildings

In this episode of Peak Property Performance, Bill Douglas speaks with Mary Pat Hawes, Senior Property Manager at Boxer Property, about how digital infrastructure has become a competitive advantage for commercial real estate owners. They discuss tenant expectations, secure connectivity, property operations, and why owning digital infrastructure creates value for both tenants and property owners.

• Commercial real estate digital infrastructure

• Tenant connectivity and secure networks

• Property management technology

• Building operational efficiency

• Office leasing strategy

• Revenue-generating building services

• Tenant experience in commercial real estate

• Digital infrastructure ownership

Bill: How have tenant expectations changed over the past few years?

Mary Pat: More prospective tenants now ask about network security and seamless connectivity throughout the building. Many want employees to stay securely connected anywhere on the property, and having that capability has become a major leasing advantage.

Mary Pat: Some companies still budget for building their own network rooms and equipment because that's what they're used to. Once they learn the infrastructure already exists, they realize they can save both time and money by using the property's digital infrastructure instead.

Bill: When owners provide shared digital infrastructure, tenants avoid expensive build-outs while the property creates a new revenue stream. It's a win for both sides because technology becomes part of the overall tenant experience rather than another construction project.

Mary Pat: One thing I can always count on is the building's secure internet connection. When technology simply works, tenants don't have to think about it, allowing them to focus on running their businesses instead of troubleshooting connectivity.

Mary Pat: Rather than trying to answer every technical question myself, I connect prospective tenants directly with the technology experts. That allows them to understand every available service before moving in while giving them confidence the building can support their business needs.

Bill: Best career advice?

Mary Pat: Under promise and over deliver.

Bill: Habit that makes you more effective?

Mary Pat: Consistent communication with my property team.

Bill: Early bird or night owl?

Mary Pat: Both. I'm naturally a night owl, but I always wake up early.

Mary Pat Hawes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-pat-hawes-29358615b/ 

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The Peak Property Performance Podcast is hosted by Bill Douglas and Drew Hall of OpticWise. The show explores how commercial real estate owners and operators improve performance through digital infrastructure, operational intelligence, and better decision-making.

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Key Topics CoveredEpisode TranscriptWhy Connectivity Is Becoming a Leasing RequirementSimplifying Tenant Move-InsTurning Infrastructure Into a Revenue AssetThe Value of Reliable OperationsBetter Tenant Support Through CollaborationExtra Floor — Rapid Fire with Mary Pat HawesContact the GuestAbout Peak Property Performance