Employee Q&A: Christine Abod

At The Building People, our people are at the center of everything we do. In this month’s Employee Q&A, we’re excited to introduce Christine Abod, Director of Occupier Services.

Learn more about Christine’s background and role below:

What is your professional background?

I spent more than 30 years in the federal government, gaining hands-on experience managing real estate in complex, mission-driven environments. Leading teams responsible for large, sophisticated facilities required balancing operational demands, regulatory requirements, and long-term portfolio objectives. Managing expansive campus environments reinforced the importance of integrated operations, strong portfolio management, and continuous optimization in creating efficient, high-performing workplaces. I now bring that perspective forward, translating government-sector rigor and scale into practical, value-driven solutions for the commercial sector.

What is your role at The Building People?

Director of Occupier Services

Can you tell us about the work you do at The Building People?

As Director of Occupier Services, I lead a multidisciplinary team focused on helping clients maximize the value of their real estate portfolios by aligning how space is planned, utilized, and managed with organizational performance and mission outcomes. My work centers on aligning federal priorities while delivering a customer experience that consistently exceeds expectations.

What do you like most about working in your role?

What I enjoy most is the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients and team members, partnering closely to navigate change and create workplace solutions that are practical, effective, and aligned with real business needs.

How do you define success?

I define success as clients feeling supported, understood, and confident in their workplace decisions, knowing our team played a meaningful role in making that possible.