Building owners and owners of real estate management, development, and leasing companies receive significant value through BOMA Georgia. As the largest and most dynamic membership association for commercial real estate property managers, facility managers, asset managers, building engineers, and property safety and security professionals in the state, owners are assured their teams have access to the best educational programs and resources available.
BOMA Georgia also ensures the interests of building and real estate company owners are well represented in state and local legislative and regulatory processes. The association actively advocates on behalf of the industry at the state legislature, state executive branch, regulatory bodies, and monitors issues at the county and city level as well. BOMA Georgia also has appointed representatives serving on the City of Atlanta Technical Advisory Committee; Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Elevator Advisory Board; and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Permissive Codes Task Force. The association has also filed amicus briefs on behalf of the real estate industry at the state supreme court.
On the federal level, BOMA International’s advocacy staff represents the real estate industry before the United States Congress, federal agencies, and codes and standards development organizations.
BOMA membership also provides owners with access to building recognition programs that set the standard for excellence in the real estate industry.
Building Recognition Programs
BOMA Georgia provides resources and educational opportunities to help buildings achieve industry-leading recognition. Below is a list of building recognition programs BOMA Georgia offers or promotes.
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The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY®) Award is the commercial real estate industry’s highest recognition, honoring excellence in commercial building management and operations in specific categories of building type or size. Buildings that win a BOMA Georgia TOBY Award then advance to the BOMA Southern Region competition. Regional winners in the United States and throughout the world compete to earn a BOMA International TOBY Award.
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The CRE Insight Journal Awards celebrate excellence in commercial real estate companies and buildings. BOMA Georgia partners with CRE Insight Journal to promote the awards program. Real estate companies may apply to be recognized for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and/or Excellence in Collaborative Service. Buildings may apply to be recognized for Excellence in Tenant Care; Excellence in Environmental Sustainability; and/or Excellence in Collaborative Service.
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The BOMA 360 Performance Program sets the standard worldwide for operational best practices in the commercial real estate industry. For building owners and managers who want to help their properties stand out from the crowd, there is no clearer mark of excellence than achieving the BOMA 360 designation.
Earning the prestigious BOMA 360 label demonstrates that a building is outperforming the competition across all areas of operations and management. Designees report the program helped them achieve operational efficiencies as well as higher levels of tenant satisfaction.
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BOMA BEST is a series of programs that are both certifications and building management tools. The program encourages smart and sustainable solutions for existing buildings, promoting health, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and low-carbon performance. The certification represents a globally recognized symbol of achievement.