Tag: Property Management

sustainability

Shifting Your Approach To Streamline Sustainability Initiatives

This new approach can improve sustainability initiatives by thinking outside of the site-to-site budgeting mindset.
Maintenance And Repair Talent Shortages

Overcoming Maintenance And Repair Talent Shortages

See how field service management (FSM) software can help mitigate maintenance and repair talent shortages.
Tim O’Donald, BOMI International

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.
field service

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By replacing outdated, manual approaches to field service management with automated and optimized processes, field service organizations can increase repair response time, guarantee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.
access control system

LiftMaster CAPXL Access Control System

The Connected Access Portal, High Capacity (CAPXL) with LiftMaster Cloud is a remotely accessible and secure access control system.
risk transfer

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?
Energy Incentives Webinar, Power Grid

Learn How To Capture Energy Incentives And Strengthen The Power Grid

Join us for this free webinar and learn how to to open new revenue streams, reduce energy costs, and advance sustainability goals at your facility with virtually no disruption to productivity.
facility resilience

Watch This: The Role Of Facilities Management In Handling Emergencies And Maintenance

This video webinar provides actionable strategies to safeguard your assets, protect lives, and ensure operational continuity.

[VIDEO] Job Order Contracting: Accelerating the Projects that Matter

This proven single-solicitation process accelerates project delivery while satisfying local bidding requirements. Learn all about Gordian’s JOC solutions .

Infrastructure Upgrades For Energy And Labor Savings: Scaling For Growth

How Arway Linen and Uniform is reducing water and energy consumption by 51%.