The CRE Challenge: Legacy Systems in a New Era
Too many buildings today are built for a world that no longer exists. For decades, commercial real estate (CRE) has powered urban progress, yet much of it remains stuck in the industrial age. Legacy infrastructure, disconnected stakeholders, and uncertainty around AI adoption keep assets from evolving. As cities like New York and San Francisco rebound, the question isn’t just how to bring people back, it’s how to make buildings work for the AI era.
Why Buildings Must Become Intelligent
In a recent webinar, HqO CEO Chase Garbarino explored the evolution of cities, from Mesopotamia to today’s economic hubs, which generate over a third of US GDP. He then introduced a bold vision for the future of real estate: the Quantum Building, the core unit of a Quantum City.
The premise is simple: cities thrive when buildings do more than exist. They must become dynamic, data-rich platforms that drive tenant experience, operational efficiency, and investor ROI.
What Is a Quantum Building?
Today’s commercial real estate suffers from fragmented systems, underused data, and one-off software solutions. Tenant expectations are rising, and traditional building amenities, like WiFi and fitness centers, are no longer enough.
A Quantum Building is an intelligent asset: a fully integrated environment that adapts to stakeholder needs in real time. It connects tenant experience, vendor management, building systems, and financial outcomes through a single interface.
HqO’s Unified Approach to Asset Management
To make this future real, HqO has launched a unified real estate experience platform, a system of record that combines operational data, tenant insights, and predictive AI. Unlike point solutions, HqO offers strategic infrastructure built for long-term asset value.
Purpose-built CRM features, automated workflows, and soon-to-launch AI tools (coming fall 2025) enable proactive management. The result? Actionable intelligence for owners and asset managers, and elevated experiences for tenants.
Redefining the Role of CRE Software
This isn’t just software, it’s a shift in how buildings operate and who they serve. By aligning digital tools with the goals of investors, operators, and occupiers, HqO reimagines the full lifecycle of a commercial asset.
If you’re ready to upgrade from static systems to intelligent operations, watch the full webinar and explore how HqO is building the future of CRE.
