Building Operations
Three Thoughts For Chicago’s Buildings and Businesses During NATO Summit
Three Thoughts For Chicago’s Buildings and Businesses During NATO Summit Since learning Chicago was selected as the host city for the 2012 NATO Summit, BOMA/Chicago leadership and staff have collaborated with public and private organizations to prepare members for the logistical and operational issues associated with hosting this global event. With the NATO Summit less than two months…
Read MoreSmart Meters: Smart Is What Smart Does
Smart Meters: Smart Is What Smart Does By Mike Munson – CEO of Metropolitan Energy, LLC In the energy industry, the term “smart” is the current buzzword of the day. Smart cars. Smart homes. Smart grids. The list is growing in perpetuity. But what makes a device “smart”? Is it the hardware, the functionality, or the software?…
Read MoreThe 2012 NATO and G8 Summits – A Catalyst for Preparedness
The 2012 NATO and G8 Summits – A Catalyst for Preparedness By Ron Tabaczynski, Director of Government Affairs, BOMA/Chicago Earlier this month, BOMA/Chicago hosted an open security meeting at the Aon Center led by Gary Schenkel, the Executive Director of the Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC). The focus: Next year’s NATO and G8 summits. The…
Read MoreBe Your Own Power Broker
Be Your Own Power Broker Now that the electric supply market has existed for a full decade in Illinois, BOMA/Chicago member buildings enjoy lower prices than their counterparts in other metropolitan areas. In many cases, like New York City for example, the prices are much, much lower. Competition certainly isn’t the only reason prices are low. We…
Read MoreWhat We Learned: Thoughts on Winning the International TOBY Earth Award
What We Learned: Thoughts on Winning the International TOBY Earth Award By Rick Pospisil, RPA Property Manager, FBI Chicago Regional Office As property managers, we are charged with preserving and enhancing the owner’s asset and serving the needs of our tenants. Getting recognition from our peers is the ultimate compliment and a true reflection of…
Read MoreEffective Communications Strategies Are Key to Attracting & Retaining Tenants
Effective Communications Strategies Are Key to Attracting & Retaining Tenants By Nick Kalm – Founder and President, Reputation Partners, LLC As the president of Reputation Partners, LLC, a corporate communications firm with years of experience in commercial real estate, I’ve worked with building owners and managers in Chicago and nationally. I also bring a perspective as a tenant and prospective tenant,…
Read MoreGreen Buildings & Green Payoffs: Our LEED-Certified Member Buildings
Green Buildings & Green Payoffs: Our LEED-Certified Member Buildings Commercial real estate professionals today are inundated with messages about the benefits of “going green.” After awhile, the messages can all start to sound the same. So you can see why we were interested in the contents of a presentation called “Current Trends in Green Real…
Read MoreOn a Mission to LEED
On a Mission to LEED By Susan Hammer, RPA, LEED® AP General Manager, Prime Group Realty Trust Does your building have a sustainability mission? These days, it should. The sustainability movement has generated a culture shift for office building owners, managers and tenants. All stakeholders realize they are responsible for ensuring operational practices that are environmentally…
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