Kraft Mechanical Attends St. Paul BOMA’s “Beyond the Hype: Practical AI for Commercial Real Estate” Event

Kraft Mechanical recently attended the Greater St. Paul BOMA membership meeting, “Beyond the Hype: Practical AI for Commercial Real Estate,” held on May 11, 2026, at the Drury Plaza Hotel in St. Paul. The event brought together commercial real estate professionals, property managers, engineers, and service providers to explore how artificial intelligence is moving beyond industry buzzwords and becoming a practical tool for day-to-day building operations.

The presentation, led by Mark Price from the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, focused on real-world AI applications that commercial real estate professionals can implement today. Topics included improving operational efficiency, reducing manual administrative tasks, increasing accuracy in reporting and maintenance, and leveraging technology to support smarter building management decisions.

As the commercial real estate industry continues to evolve, artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly valuable in areas such as predictive maintenance, HVAC optimization, energy management, and operational analytics. Industry experts are emphasizing that AI is no longer just a futuristic concept—it is becoming a practical business tool that can help property teams improve tenant experiences, streamline operations, and reduce costs.

Events like these provide valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and continuing education within the commercial real estate community. Greater St. Paul BOMA regularly hosts educational programs focused on current industry trends and best practices for building owners, managers, and service providers.

Kraft Mechanical values the opportunity to stay connected with industry leaders and remain informed about emerging technologies that may shape the future of facility operations and commercial building performance. Attending educational events such as this reinforces the company’s commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and supporting clients throughout the evolving commercial real estate landscape.