Building Operations
Look Up, Out and Around to Determine Best Time to Replace Office Building Window Caulking
Look Up, Out and Around to Determine Best Time to Replace Office Building Window Caulking By Steve Riggio, Principal, RiggioBoron Ltd. Property managers today have a wide range of resources to help determine whether their building is operating at peak efficiency. For example, building managers determine power and energy usage in HVAC and lighting systems with gas…
Read MoreTaking a Bow for BOMA International Award for NATO Summit Communications
Taking a Bow for BOMA International Award for NATO Summit Communications Rarely do we make efforts to pat ourselves on the back for a job well done. But here we’re making an exception. Last month, BOMA/Chicago earned a “2012 Best Practices Award” in the Marketing Communications category for the concerted program launched to provide BOMA/Chicago Building Members – comprised…
Read MoreA Key Discussion: Appearance and Reality with Building Security Keys
A Key Discussion: Appearance and Reality with Building Security Keys By Tom Glavin, President of Glavin Security Specialists If you’re a property management professional, you surely spend most of your time managing operating funds, allocating staff and vendor resources and responding to a wide range of tenant service requests. But one other key responsibility is to maintain the…
Read MorePhase Two: Bringing Two North Riverside Plaza to LEED Standards
Phase Two: Bringing Two North Riverside Plaza to LEED Standards Visitors to the Two North Riverside Plaza website learn that we market the 83-year-old Art Deco office property as “A Current Classic.” And, we should. Two North Riverside, which commands a prominent location along the Chicago River in the West Loop, was designed by the legendary architecture firm of Holabird…
Read MoreWhat’s in a Name? According to Chicagoans and the Commercial Real Estate Industry — Everything
What’s in a Name? According to Chicagoans and the Commercial Real Estate Industry — Everything The process and purpose behind transitioning naming rights seems simple: A company purchases the rights to rename a building or property to increase brand awareness and ultimately market share and revenue. However, the naming rights of buildings, an important part of Chicago history…
Read MoreNATO Summit: Five Takeaways for BOMA/Chicago
NATO Summit: Five Takeaways for BOMA/Chicago By Michael Cornicelli, Executive Vice President The NATO Summit held in Chicago last month was one of those rare events that had a major impact on many of us, apart from the important work being done by the NATO delegates there. It was certainly an opportunity to showcase what’s great about Chicago – something I…
Read MoreCrisis Communications for Building Owners and Managers During the NATO Summit
Crisis Communications for Building Owners and Managers During the NATO Summit By Nick Kalm, president and founder, Reputation Partners, LLC In my nearly 30 years of crisis communications, I’ve helped address many issues and crisis situations affecting the commercial real estate industry. Although the communications strategies differ for each crisis, it’s clear the organizations that actively…
Read MoreThree 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…
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