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Environmental SustainabilityClimate change and how it might affect CRE in the future March 4, 2020 | By: Molly Looman
While often a political hot-button, climate change has the potential for massive effects on the commercial real estate industry. The past couple of years have seen rising sea levels, larger storms and and increased empha [...]
PreparednessLights Out: Tips for Creating Your Power Outage Plan February 26, 2020 | By: Molly Looman
Emergency preparation is about thinking ahead. We have all seen how that “that’ll probably never happen” attitude has worked out at one point or another. Bottom line is that preparation means lower costs when the i [...]
Professional DevelopmentThe Future of Adult Learning – Holly BentleyFebruary 24, 2020 | By: Jacob Wilder
Holly Bentley, Chief Learning Officer at BOMI International, discusses the future of adult learning and how continued education will evolve. She believes the use of smart assistants like Google Home or Amazon's Alexa wil [...]
Financial ManagementKnow Before Your Go: First Budget MeetingJanuary 29, 2020 | By: Molly Looman
Working with a budget is one thing. However, creating a budget is another. Maintenance and operations account for a large part of a property’s budget. If you are given an opportunity to be a part of a budget meeting, i [...]
Professional DevelopmentThe Key to Continual Learning: BOMA MembershipJanuary 22, 2020 | By: Molly Looman
Many adults don’t picture sitting in class after they have a degree, but those who are successful embrace lifelong learning. Continual education is a pillar of BOMA’s values and mission as an organization. The CRE in [...]
Advocacy, Safety & SecurityWhite Paper on Property Management and Firearms in GeorgiaJanuary 15, 2020 | By: Molly Looman
Changing firearms laws in Georgia present a unique set of considerations for building owners and property managers. After the ‘Georgia Safe Carry Protection Act was passed in 2014, Georgia citizens are now allowed to c [...]
Leadership, Soft Skills/InterpersonalBeing Intentional with Your Image – Paul PetriccaJanuary 13, 2020 | By: Paul Petricca
Paul Petricca, former managing director of JLL, discusses being intentional with your image. More specifically, the way one presents themselves to others. Be sure to ask questions and be open to suggestion on how you can [...]
Leadership, WellbeingMindfulness as a Leadership CompetencyDecember 11, 2019 | By: Molly Looman
The on-call phone rings. The emails for your property manager are beginning to pile up. A tenant’s electrical is on the fritz. This is the schedule for the day. When you hear someone tell you to work mindfulness and se [...]
Professional DevelopmentThe Systems Maintenance Administrator – Is it Time for Me? December 4, 2019 | By: Molly Looman
Taking the next step in a career can feel like a leap. Is the time and money is worth what you will get out of a promotion and do you even qualify? For technicians and building engineers, the next step may be the Systems [...]
Diversity, Equity and InclusionResponding to Difference – Patti DighNovember 25, 2019 | By: Patti Digh
Patti Digh, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist at the School of Inclusion and Activism, discusses monitoring your relationship to difference. Addressing difference and inclusion can be uncomfortable. When one gets to the [...]
Soft Skills/InterpersonalCommunications: Building Engineers to Property ManagersNovember 20, 2019 | By: Molly Looman
In order to troubleshoot efficiently, one must know how to communicate priorities to all involved. In emergency situations, property managers and building engineers can find themselves speaking different languages.
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Soft Skills/InterpersonalDress the Part: Building EngineerNovember 13, 2019 | By: Molly Looman
From the office to the property, building engineers must fit into a lot of environments. When you can be fixing a broken chiller one minute and in a meeting about building plans the other, it can be hard to find the righ [...]
Soft Skills/InterpersonalHow to Find (and Keep) a MentorNovember 6, 2019 | By: Molly Looman
Most professionals will tell you the first thing you should do when you enter a business is to find a mentor. Mentorship can be a valuable resource in any career. Building engineers can use it to learn new technologies, [...]
AdvocacyState and Local Issues Facing CRE – Ken RosenfeldNovember 4, 2019 | By: Ken Rosenfeld
Ken Rosenfeld, director of state and local affairs at BOMA International, talks about identifying types policies that affect commercial real estate. Legislators can turn to commercial real estate and taxes to fill budget [...]