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AI is revolutionizing commercial real estate management. BOMA BEST has developed two invaluable resources to guide you through this exciting transition, ensuring you can harness the full potential of AI in your property management strategies. 1. Pre-Game Plan: This comprehensive guide delves deep into AI's applications beyond just generative tools. Learn about AI applications in building management, covering energy efficiency, water usage, and occupant well-being across various property types: https://lnkd.in/eiT-BUC9 2. Game Plan: A detailed roadmap for achieving BOMA BEST Smart Certification, offering guidance on integrating AI technologies to enhance building operations and value. Discover how AI can streamline processes, reduce operational costs, and enhance the overall value of your property: https://lnkd.in/eHG_n25W AI is revolutionizing commercial real estate now — don't get left behind. Learn how to future-proof your property management with BOMA BEST's essential resources. #BOMABEST #CommercialRealEstate #SmartBuildings #AI

Members of your BOMA Canada team took some time out of our workday this week to make a couple hundred sandwiches for the neediest among us - and we're grateful to the #CommonTable for the opportunity. BGO has sent a team to this an awesome midtown #Toronto charity and we challenge the #CRE community to follow this lead and spend a couple of hours #volunteering for this worthy cause! Thanks to colleagues Shruti Gupta, Krista Chambers, Ray Su, Hannah Veiga and Joanna Sugunathazan for rolling up their sleeves - and to Dan Richards for making the connection! #BOMA #BOMABEST #Homelessness #Poverty #Volunteer #BOMACanada #Leadership #SocialJustice #Downtown #DowntownRevitalization

BOMA Canada celebrates JLL Canada for their significant role in empowering women in the commercial real estate industry. JLL was acknowledged by Toronto CREW for its continued support and, this year, marked the 5th edition of its Women in Real Estate Award! This award recognizes outstanding female students pursuing careers in CRE, helping to build the next generation of leaders in our industry. Congratulations to JLL for championing diversity and inclusion in real estate! Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/gJvjYkEb #CRE #Diversity

How can cities justify spending more public funds on downtown security when businesses are already investing heavily in their own security measures - from creating #safewalk programs and #investing in art and events to #training employees? Based on a survey conducted from BOMA associations and national research firm Leger, it seems like the private sector is bearing most of the burden⁠. While these private investments are showing positive results⁠⁠, shouldn't there be more public sector involvement to create sustainable solutions? Read the full article in the Calgary Herald by Lisa Baroldi (BOMA Edmonton), Lloyd Suchet (BOMA Calgary), and Damian Stathonikos, CAE (BOMA BC) on downtown safety and vibrancy in Western Canada, based on comprehensive survey findings from property owners, tenants, and the public: https://lnkd.in/efZDQ_yZ

Just back from amazing meetings with BOMA Edmonton and BOMA Calgary in always-dynamic #Alberta - thank you so much to Lisa Baroldi, Hilary Lumme, Lloyd Suchet, Candace Clark, RPA of Avison Young for your amazing hospitality, partnership and feedback! BOMA Canada chair Neil Lacheur (also of Avison Young!) and I came back with pages and pages of notes to build a better and stronger #BOMA network across #Canada. And to top it off, we squeezed in a rapid fire lunch with former BOMA Canada Chair and #EnergizerBunny stand-in Myron Keehn of the Edmonton International Airport (YEG). #BOMA #BOMABEST #BOMEX #BOMACanada #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #propertymanagement

Successful digital transformation requires not only adopting new technologies but also aligning data collection with business goals, ensuring data quality, and fostering a data-driven culture across the organization. Check out MNP's latest Business Insights article where they dive into this topic and discuss key takeaways from BOMA Canada’s 2024 Digital Transformation Report: https://lnkd.in/eW2DgXXj. Download BOMA Canada’s 2024 Digital Transformation Report: https://lnkd.in/eJtNqrgn

Is your building AI-ready? Discover how BOMA BEST can help you navigate the future of commercial real estate with our new resources. The first is a Pre-Game Plan on AI in Commercial Real Estate, which goes beyond generative AI to explore how AI can help optimize energy, water usage, and overall well-being across different building types. The second resource is a comprehensive Game Plan detailing how BOMA BEST Smart Certification can transform your building into a smarter, more efficient asset leveraging AI technologies. Ready to future-proof your building? Pre-Game Plan: https://lnkd.in/eiT-BUC9 Game Plan: https://lnkd.in/eHG_n25W #BOMABEST #AI

Sustainability in action! 🌿 Jani-King Canada continues to lead the way with their third hybrid vehicle added to their green fleet in Ottawa. Transitioning to eco-friendly vehicles not only reduces emissions but also reflects the growing demand for greener solutions in the commercial real estate industry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eB7Y-Aqu #Sustainability #GreenFleet

Last week, some of our BOMA Canada team members had the opportunity to attend Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Philadelphia! Our team had the privilege of participating in this impactful event, which offered valuable insights to take home. It was an incredible learning experience where they engaged with industry professionals to discuss the future of the built environment. Our team is ready to apply these learnings to drive sustainability forward! Thank you to all the speakers and a big thank you to the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo team for organizing an incredible event. Maryluz Velasco, Bala G., Joanna Sugunathazan #Greenbuild2024 #GreenBuild #GB2024

Important Update: BOMA BEST 4.1 #ICYMI: The BOMA BEST Sustainable Building Certification program will see an update take effect on January 1, 2025. This update (BOMA BEST 4.1) builds on feedback to enhance clarity in language, requirements, and scoring across asset classes, making it easier to understand and implement. To support a smooth transition, we’ve created a BOMA BEST Sustainable Update FAQ to answer key questions, including: Why was this update created? Will it be more intensive than version 4.0? When will the new field guide be available? Find answers to these questions and more in our FAQ: https://lnkd.in/e4s7fXzZ If you have further questions, please reach out to our team at info@bomabest.org. #BOMABEST