Commercial real estate companies looking for direction in a complex and evolving market look to us. That’s why BOMA International is the GPS of CRE. Whether we’re fighting for the industry’s interests at the federal, state and local level, saving the industry billions through building code victories or driving high performance through our award-winning programs, BOMA is the go-to resource for CRE professionals.

Did you know: Less than 50 percent of building-level annual total return is due to macroeconomic factors and property markets cycles. In fact, 53 percent of annual return is due to changing features of or around the individual property. Which means strong asset management is critical to portfolio success; and that's what BOMA does best.​​

 

THE PLANS EXAMINER: May/June 2015

 

From skyscrapers and schools to hospitals and homes, America's buildings are the foundations of our communities. When disasters strike, we rely on the structural integrity of our buildings to keep us safe. This month, we pay tribute to the innovative professionals who implement our safety standards, and we redouble our efforts to make our buildings as resilient as our people.

 

As always, a number of the proposed budgets will significantly impact BOMA members. Here are just a couple examples:

Portland Bureau of Environmental Services and the Proposed Budget and System Development Charges:
The proposed budget will result in a bill increase of approximately 3.6 percent for the typical family household, and the proposed SDC fees are increasing by 18 percent.

Portland Water Bureau: The proposed budget supports the bureau request to increase rates by 7.0 percent for the typical single family household.

For details on these and other proposed city budgets, check out the attached report:

 

 

 

Panel:

Mark Crawford, Corporate Director of Fire & Life Safety — Holiday Retirement
Patrick Stuart, Chief Engineer — Urban Renaissance Group LLC
Gary Boyles, Assistant Fire Marshal — Portland Fire & Rescue

Topics Include:
The unanticipated and obscure maintenance requirements
How to choose a fire protection company — what and how to ask
How to vet your service provider
How to write a fire protection RFP

Qualifies for Oregon Real Estate Agency continuing education credit. Continuing education credit offered will be dependent on the length of the course. You must be present the full duration of the course in order to receive continuing education credit.

This meeting is FREE for Building Members — although the meeting is free to attend, you must register. Allied Members will need to pay $35 to attend.

 

Qualifies for Oregon Real Estate Agency continuing education credit. Continuing education credit offered will be dependent on the length of the course. You must be present the full duration of the course in order to receive continuing education credit.

This meeting is FREE for Building Members - even though the meeting is free to attend, you must register. Allied Members will need to pay $35 to attend.

 

 

 

It’s no secret that the widespread consolidation of the security industry has affected the quality and delivery of security services. Universal operates under a completely different model than other companies. We’re not focused on cutting programs or services, nor stifled by corporate bureaucracy. Our sole mission is to provide our clients with the best possible security solutions, personalized service and unmatched value. Unlike our competitors, we’ve grown the old-fashioned way — through client retention, referral and superior service.

 

SCA is excited to be associated with BOMA Oregon and to support its members. As a manufacturer of towels, tissue, soap, napkins, disposable wipers and washroom dispensers, SCA is a shaper in the towel & tissue category, with the world’s number one global tissue brand, TORK. Recognized in 2007 as the "World’s 2nd Greenest Company," sustainability is the foundation from which SCA approaches business. Supporting BOMA members in their pursuit or maintenance of LEED certification is a top priority. We hope to bring a level of expertise, of which BOMA members will value.

 

The Brickman Group, a commercial landscape industry leader, recently named Joseph C. Harrison as its new Pacific Northwest Business Developer. Brickman is pleased to welcome Harrison to this key position on its growing team in the Portland area. Harrison was previously in the Midwest market and has a long track record in sales, marketing and business development with broad experience creating and managing all phases of the client relationship.

 

Join us Thursday, July 9 at the beautiful Reserve Vineyard and Golf Club. Shotgun start at 1 p.m.! Dinner and awards following play. Each golfer receives $50 in NIKE Bucks to spend at the NIKE Store set up exclusively for BOMA golfers.

Foursome: $1,000
Hole Sponsor: $750
Individual Golfer: $250