Colorado Real Estate Journal - September 16, 2015
1. Leading commercial real estate advocate influencing public policy and saving millions of dollars annually BOMA’s advocacy team is on the frontlines on Capitol Hill and before federal agencies year round influencing policy on the industry’s most critical issues. Victories on tax issues have saved the industry $350 million per year, on energy incentives equal to $1.80 per square foot, and countless other issues have generated hundreds of millions of dollars of savings each year. Also, local advocacy activity saves additional dollars in energy and operational costs. 2. Building code victories save billions of dollars annually BOMA is the only CRE association with a voting seat at the table promoting and enforcing effective building codes that save you more than $6 per square foot annually for each existing U.S. building. 3. Award-winning programs drive high performance BOMA is the recognized leader promoting market-based solutions for high-performance initiatives. BOMA tools – from the widely accepted green model lease to the energy-performance contracting model to the BOMA 360 Performance Program – allow owners to achieve sustainability goals and ensure a healthy bottom line. BOMA is a seven-time EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year. 4. BOMA’s industry intelligence increases your ROI BOMA’s Experience Exchange Report has three times more usable data than any other comparable source, providing benchmarking data on energy costs, operating expenses, taxes and more to drive a more profitable bottom line. The latest EER shows utility costs down 9 percent with overall operating expenses down 3.9 percent, underscoring an industry focus on maximizing building efficiency and smart asset management. 5. Essential professional development for CRE professionals BOMA serves as your HR support by offering the industry’s most highly respected and comprehensive education for every level of CRE professional. A highly trained workforce saves you money and increases your competitive advantage. Denver Metro BOMA offers designation courses and other industry-related educational seminars. 6. Access a global network of best practice solutions and global CRE leaders BOMA works in partnership with its local associations and international affiliates to translate national and global knowledge to more than 100 localities around the world. BOMA is your strategic business partner providing invaluable best practice solutions and advocating CRE’s business case since 1907.