--- title: IREM Blog | Building operations description: Building operations | IREM Blog --- [Skip to content](https://blog.irem.org/tag/building-operations#main-content) [![rebrand-2](https://blog.irem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/rebrand-2.png?width=672&height=378&name=rebrand-2.png)](https://www.irem.org) ![menu-toggle](https://21645388.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/21645388/menu-toggle.svg) ![menu-close](https://21645388.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/21645388/menu-close.svg) [irem.org](https://www.irem.org) ## IREM Blog Find quick, easy to access information on real estate management industry fundamentals and the latest news and trends on the IREM blog. 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[Read more](https://blog.irem.org/property-management-has-become-an-attention-economy) ![Resident engagement programs that cut utility use](https://blog.irem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CSP%20resident%20engagement.jpg?width=370&height=220&name=CSP%20resident%20engagement.jpg) ###### [Resident engagement programs that cut utility use](https://blog.irem.org/resident-engagement-programs-that-cut-utility-use) [Residential](https://blog.irem.org/tag/residential) [Sustainability](https://blog.irem.org/tag/sustainability) [Building operations](https://blog.irem.org/tag/building-operations) [Multifamily](https://blog.irem.org/tag/multifamily) By [IREM](https://blog.irem.org/author/irem) September 3, 2026 Discover how resident engagement programs can reduce utility costs in multifamily properties,... 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