Washington, D.C. — The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International announced the launch of the BOMA 360 Performance Program, a new program designed to recognize commercial properties that demonstrate best practices in building operations and management. The BOMA 360 Performance Program is an online self-assessment that will evaluate properties on six major areas of building management. The program comes at a critical time, as building owners and managers are looking to differentiate themselves from competition in a tight market.

“The BOMA 360 Performance Program is a truly revolutionary program that will add value to commercial buildings at a crucial time,” commented BOMA International Chair and Chief Elected Officer Richard D. Purtell, portfolio manager, Grubb & Ellis Management Services, Inc. “This program takes a holistic view of all aspects of excellence in building operations and management, making it unique to the marketplace today.”

are based on how buildings measure up to a checklist of best practices, including emergency and disaster planning and recovery plans, energy management, financial management, equipment maintenance and education and training. Properties are evaluated in the following areas:

• Building operations and management
• Life safety/security/risk management
• Training and education
• Energy
• Environment/sustainability
• Tenant relations/community involvement.

“The BOMA 360 Performance Program allows our firm to showcase and distinguish our managed properties in the marketplace,” said BOMA International Vice Chair Ray H. Mackey, Jr., RPA, CPM, CCIM, chief operating officer and partner, Stream Realty Partners, L.P. “By focusing on all major aspects of building operations and management, BOMA 360 provides a multi-faceted benchmark comparing each building to the industry’s best operating practices. Recognition as a BOMA 360 Performance Building provides validation for management teams, confidence for building owners and peace of mind for building tenants.” The first class of BOMA 360 Performance Buildings will be honored at the June 29 General Session of the 2009 BOMA International Conference & The Office Building Show in Philadelphia, Pa.

For more information or to apply for the BOMA 360 Performance Program, visit www.boma.org/GetInvolved/BOMA360.


About BOMA International
Founded in 1907, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is an international federation of more than 100 local associations and affiliated organizations. The 18,000-plus members of BOMA International own or manage more than 9 billion square feet of commercial properties in North America and abroad. BOMA’s mission is to enhance the human, intellectual and physical assets of the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards and information. On the Web at www.boma.org.