Building Engines
AI-powered property operations platform built for commercial real estate.
About Building Engines
Building Engines (by JLL Technologies) is a property operations platform for commercial real estate owners and operators that streamlines tenant service, building operations, risk management, and tenant experience. The platform covers work order management, preventive maintenance, vendor management, tenant communication, inspection tracking, and certificate of insurance management. Building Engines helps property teams deliver consistent operational excellence while reducing risk and improving tenant satisfaction across office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use portfolios.
✓ Pros
✓Purpose-built for commercial building operations
✓Strong risk management features (COI, inspections, incidents)
✓Backed by JLL Technologies
✓Good tenant experience tools
✗ Cons
✗Enterprise pricing only
✗Part of JLL — may not suit firms using competing brokerages
✗UI can feel dated compared to newer competitors
✗Limited property management accounting features
Who This Is For
Roles
Company Size
Property Types
Building Engines Features
✦ Work Order Management
Create, assign, track, and resolve work orders with automated routing and SLA tracking.
✦ Preventive Maintenance
Schedule recurring maintenance tasks with equipment tracking and compliance documentation.
✦ Inspections
Digital inspection checklists with photo capture and issue escalation workflows.
✦ Vendor Management
Vendor onboarding, performance tracking, and work order assignment.
✦ Certificate of Insurance
Automated COI collection, tracking, and compliance monitoring for tenants and vendors.
✦ Incident Reporting
Digital incident capture with photo documentation and escalation workflows.
✦ Compliance Tracking
Track regulatory and safety compliance requirements across the portfolio.
✦ Tenant Portal
Branded self-service portal for work orders, communications, and building information.
✦ Visitor Management
Digital visitor registration, badge printing, and access management.
✦ Amenity Booking
Online booking for conference rooms, amenities, and shared spaces.
Integrations
JLL (Property Services)Yardi (Property Management)MRI Software (Property Management)Angus (Facilities)
Company Info
Company
JLL Technologies
Founded
2000
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Employees
Part of JLL Technologies
Funding
Subsidiary of JLL (NYSE: JLL)
Building Engines FAQ
How much does Building Engines cost?
Building Engines does not publish pricing; it is quote-based. Contact the vendor for a quote.
Who is Building Engines for?
Building Engines is built for Property Manager, Building Engineer, Asset Manager, working with commercial, office properties.
What are alternatives to Building Engines?
Popular property management alternatives include Buildium, HappyCo, Hightower.
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