Tag: Property Management
Shifting Your Approach To Streamline Sustainability Initiatives
This new approach can improve sustainability initiatives by thinking outside of the site-to-site budgeting mindset.
Overcoming Maintenance And Repair Talent Shortages
See how field service management (FSM) software can help mitigate maintenance and repair talent shortages.
BOMI International Announces Scholarship Winners
The J. Bradley Kennedy Scholarship recipients, who are advancing their property or facilities management careers, will be awarded a full ride in pursuit of their designation.
Three Ways To Speed Up Building Maintenance Repairs
By replacing outdated, manual approaches to field service management with automated and optimized processes, field service organizations can increase repair response time, guarantee seamless system management, and improve customer satisfaction.
LiftMaster CAPXL Access Control System
The Connected Access Portal, High Capacity (CAPXL) with LiftMaster Cloud is a remotely accessible and secure access control system.
Considering Contractual Risk Transfer Mechanisms
Without a properly structured program, owners may unnecessarily assume financial responsibility for losses caused by a third party on their properties.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: When Do Facilities Processes Begin?
While each facility is different, all of the processes have to start somewhere. What is the sequence in your facility?
Design-Build Hotline Makes Expertise Readily Available to Facility Professionals
The DBIA Owner Hotline is staffed by experienced professionals with extensive backgrounds in the delivery method and deep knowledge of design-build best practices—from both owner and practitioner perspectives. The Hotline is a resource for key aspects of the delivery method and guidance on additional tools and resources.
BOMA International and BOMI International Leadership Build for the Future
The results of these efforts will be gradually reflected in each organization’s education menus and are expected to be visible by BOMA International’s annual conference in June.
Building Owners Invest In Modest Cost-Effective Energy Programs
New report shows maturation of green building industry's ability to achieve and measure increased cash flows and value as well as reduce environmental impacts.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Property Manager vs. Facility Manager
Very few companies have specific job descriptions relating to facilities management, and there is rarely an agreed performance management policy or system in place. How—and where—do professionals draw the line?
Weird Wednesday: Finding Neverland Among The Tumbleweeds
While the glitzy enclave once served as a happy retreat for many children (and some adults with overly developed Peter Pan complexes), the scene took on a sinister tone after Jackson's 2005 child molestation trial. The property has been left relatively unattended ever since, as Jackson became more reclusive and found it increasing difficult to maintain the property and pay its operations staff.
Nominations Open For Newly Launched BOMA Fellows Program
The first class of Fellows will be honored at BOMA International’s annual conference in June 2012; nominations are due January 15, 2012.
Drexel’s Goodwin College Announces New Property Management Advisory Board
One of the board’s primary goals is to establish awareness for the program and its necessity and value.
Drexel's Goodwin College Announces New Property Management Advisory Board
One of the board’s primary goals is to establish awareness for the program and its necessity and value.
BOMI International and BOMA International Announcement
The organizations will dedicate resources in pursuit of four initiatives beginning this fall. As progress is made, both groups will report back to enlist the help of their constituencies.
Resolution Provides Building Owners With Whole Building Energy Data
This resolution gives building owners and tenants the capacity to make informed decisions to drive energy efficiency improvements, while the aggregate nature of the data protects the privacy of occupants.
Commitment To Emergency Preparedness Still Strong
As the 10-year anniversary approaches, commercial real estate and facilities management professionals are still reinforcing the resulting changes and integrating new best practices to keep their buildings and occupants safe.
BOMI International Announces New Officers
Dolores Bocian is the new Chairman, while Vyetta Sunderland, BOMI International’s current Chairman, has remained on the Board as Immediate Former Chairman. Greg Grainger is the Vice Chairman, and Dave Fagone is Secretary/Treasurer.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who Is Responsible For Code Violations?
Who is held accountable if a building or a leased space within a building is out of compliance with building codes?