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The RMR Group Highlights Recent Achievements in 2023 Annual Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Professional Services, Environment, Sustainability, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, SVC, Social, BOMA, Private, Water, Boston, LEED, RMR, ESG, DHC, Corporate sustainability, Renewable energy

The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR) today announced the publication of its 2023 Annual Sustainability Report, which outlines RMR’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies, practices and industry recognition on behalf of the organization and several of its clients.

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  • The RMR Group (Nasdaq: RMR) today announced the publication of its 2023 Annual Sustainability Report, which outlines RMR’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies, practices and industry recognition on behalf of the organization and several of its clients.
  • RMR’s designation as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer, reflecting its initiatives to support military veteran employees, strengthen connections with the veteran community and attract veteran talent to RMR.
  • John Forester , Vice President, Energy and Sustainability, made the following statement:
    “We believe sustainability is crucial to creating long-term value for our clients.
  • We remain committed to implementing electrification and decarbonization strategies that are profitable for our clients and deliver optimal spaces to their tenants.”
    RMR’s 2023 Sustainability Report is available in the Corporate Sustainability section of its website.

C&W Services Welcomes Michael Gill as Senior Director, Client Services, New England

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Carbon, Federal Reserve Bank, AP, Growth, Biophysical environment, CUI, Energy, BOMA, EUI, Director of Operations, Climate change mitigation, LEEP, Heart, Cushman & Wakefield, Primary energy, Multimedia, 1 Memorial Drive, BXP, Engineering

Cushman & Wakefield announced today that C&W Services has hired Michael Gill as Senior Director, Client Services, New England.

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  • Cushman & Wakefield announced today that C&W Services has hired Michael Gill as Senior Director, Client Services, New England.
  • Gill will oversee all Engineering & Maintenance operations in New England, a geographic stronghold for C&W Services, and take a critical leadership role within the region.
  • He will spearhead client partnerships across key accounts including BXP, which recently renewed services for another five years with C&W Services.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319568095/en/
    “We are so fortunate to have Michael join our organization,” said Angel Doyle, Vice President, Client Services, New England.

BOMA International Releases Carbon Challenge Results; U.S. Commercial Real Estate Sector Making Progress in Reducing Emissions

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Carbon, Challenge, Organization, Government, Built environment, Environment, International, BOMA, Building, Advocacy, Property management

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hundreds of properties across the country are participating in the Challenge, and from 2022 to 2023, participating buildings experienced a year-over-year reduction in total emissions, emissions intensity, and total energy consumption. The take-away statistic: participating buildings in the U.S. reduced their total emissions by 3.84% in a single year.

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  • The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International released the first results from the BOMA Carbon Reduction Challenge, revealing that the commercial real estate industry is making progress in reducing building emissions.
  • The take-away statistic: participating buildings in the U.S. reduced their total emissions by 3.84% in a single year.
  • "We want to support ongoing voluntary efforts and recognize the successes of the commercial real estate industry in reducing carbon emissions in the built environment."
  • BOMA congratulates and thanks the properties participating in the Challenge for their demonstration of the commercial real estate industry's commitment to reducing carbon emissions on a voluntary basis.

BOMA International Earns 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Carbon, Electricity, Climate change, Organization, Environment, International, Sale, Private sector, BOMA, EPA, Renewable energy

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "BOMA International is thrilled to be an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year recipient for the 17th year in a row. Our commitment to a sustainable and energy efficient commercial real estate industry remains strong," said Robert M. Six, BOMA International Chair and CEO. "The BOMA International Carbon Reduction Challenge was a massive part of our efforts to help our industry meet net-zero goals and mandates, and we hope the program only continues to grow. Many thanks to the ENERGY STAR team for the continued support and recognition."

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  • BOMA International is proud to announce that it has received the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "BOMA International is thrilled to be an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year recipient for the 17th year in a row.
  • Our commitment to a sustainable and energy efficient commercial real estate industry remains strong," said Robert M. Six, BOMA International Chair and CEO.
  • ENERGY STAR award winners lead their industries in the production, sale, and adoption of energy-efficient products, homes, buildings, services, and strategies.

BOMA International Releases Newest Floor Measurement Standard for Office Buildings

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Benchmarking, American National Standards Institute, International, FAQ, BOMA, ANSI, Property management

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The BOMA 2024 Office Standard includes many new features, enhancements, and clarifications since the release of the 2017 edition. It is intended exclusively for office buildings, regardless of the nature of the businesses they house; including but not limited to, various commercial, medical, institutional, and life science uses. It can be used for single tenant, multi-tenant, or multi-building configurations, and is suitable for measuring new, existing, and proposed office buildings.

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  • The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International has released its latest floor measurement standard for office buildings, BOMA 2024 for Office Buildings – ANSI/BOMA Z65.1-2024.
  • WASHINGTON, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The BOMA 2024 Office Standard includes many new features, enhancements, and clarifications since the release of the 2017 edition.
  • "With the office sector undergoing significant market shifts, this timely update to BOMA's Office Standard is a powerful resource that property owners, tenants, appraisers, architects, space planners and building measurement professionals can rely on" - Robert M. Six
    For more than a century, BOMA has set the standard for measuring buildings, publishing its first measurement standard for office buildings in 1915.
  • BOMA will host a webinar later this year to explore new features of the 2024 Office Standard and answer FAQs.

Starlight Investments Continues to Be a Leader in the Industry with Over 200 Sustainability Certifications

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Carbon, Starlight Investments, ESG, IREM, Ventilation, Commercial, Starlight, BOMA, LEED, Investment, Social change, Property management

As one of Canada's premier rental housing providers, Starlight's dedication to ESG integration underscores its leadership in sustainable real estate investing.

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  • As one of Canada's premier rental housing providers, Starlight's dedication to ESG integration underscores its leadership in sustainable real estate investing.
  • By embracing ESG as a cornerstone of its business strategy, Starlight is not only driving positive environmental and social change but also fostering economic growth within the communities it serves.
  • We believe that sustainable real estate investing is not just a choice, but a responsibility," says Glen Hirsh, Chief Operating Officer at Starlight Investments.
  • These certifications serve as tangible evidence of Starlight's commitment to sustainability and provide a benchmark for performance assessment.

BOMA International and BOMI Announce the Changing of the Guard

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Friday, March 8, 2024
APR, CAE, ISM, Strategic planning, Female, Retirement, Eye, Conference, NSA, National Speakers Association, BOMA, Partnership, Management

WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BOMA International and BOMI President Henry Chamberlain APR, FASAE, CAE has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the year after 39 years as a staff member of BOMA International beginning as director of communications, while spending the last almost 23 years as the staff leader of the association. Senior Vice President Mary Lue Peck will succeed him January 1, 2025, and will be the first female President and COO of BOMA International.

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  • BOMA International and BOMI President Henry Chamberlain APR, FASAE, CAE has announced his retirement from BOMA International.
  • Senior Vice President Mary Lue Peck will succeed him January 1, 2025, and will be the first female President and COO of BOMA International.
  • Peck joined BOMA International in 2021 from the National Speakers Association (NSA), where she served as president and chief executive officer.
  • At BOMA International she has led the development of a new technology platform, been instrumental in integrating BOMI into BOMA International, and bringing the BOMA BEST program to the United States in partnership with BOMA Canada among other accomplishments.

BOMI Launches Three New Property and Facility Management Course Updates

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
HVAC, Acquisition, City, Asset management, Property management, BOMA, MBA, Learning, CPVC, Safety, SME, REO, Insurance, Education

ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI), the premiere organization for property and facility management workforce development, is excited to launch three new course updates. Each coursebook now concludes with actionable steps, helping you implement what you've learned. These courses are part of the property and facility management designations offered by BOMI. In addition to the digital and print coursebook updates, we've introduced new microlessons, practice quizzes, knowledge checks, interactive infographics, and instructor resources for each course.

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  • Newly Revised: Asset Management & Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems, Part I and II
    ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI), the premiere organization for property and facility management workforce development, is excited to launch three new course updates.
  • These courses are part of the property and facility management designations offered by BOMI.
  • In addition to the digital and print coursebook updates, we've introduced new microlessons, practice quizzes, knowledge checks, interactive infographics, and instructor resources for each course.
  • The revised edition of Asset Management addresses the needs of contemporary property management professionals who often function as asset managers or collaborate closely with them.

GlobeSt. Recognizes Rob Finlay of Thirty Capital as a 2024 Best Boss in Commercial Real Estate

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Innovation, Building, CRE, News, Data management, Mentorship, Communication, Commercial, Property, Creativity, NAA, Attitude, BOMA, Management

Real Estate Forum, a prominent source for commercial real estate news and insights, announces Rob Finlay, Founder and CEO of Thirty Capital, as a recipient of the 2024 Best Bosses in Commercial Real Estate Award.

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  • Real Estate Forum, a prominent source for commercial real estate news and insights, announces Rob Finlay, Founder and CEO of Thirty Capital, as a recipient of the 2024 Best Bosses in Commercial Real Estate Award.
  • "I am humbled to receive the Best Bosses in Commercial Real Estate Award from GlobeSt.
  • I am grateful for the opportunity to lead such an exceptional team at Thirty Capital, and I look forward to continuing to work together to push the boundaries of innovation in commercial real estate," said Finlay.
  • This award serves as a reminder of the importance of strong leadership, teamwork, and innovation in achieving success in commercial real estate," added Finlay.

IREM®, NAA, and BOMA Open 2024 Income/Expense IQ Benchmark Submissions in Partnership with Lobby CRE

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Real estate, Privacy, Data collection, IREM, National Apartment Association, VIP, NAA, BOMA, Partnership, Surveying

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management), the National Apartment Association (NAA), and Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA) have opened 2024 Income/Expense IQ (I/E IQ) benchmark submissions in partnership with Lobby CRE, a Thirty Capital company.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management), the National Apartment Association (NAA), and Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA) have opened 2024 Income/Expense IQ (I/E IQ) benchmark submissions in partnership with Lobby CRE, a Thirty Capital company.
  • "We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Income/Expense IQ benchmark and kick off a new year for data submissions.
  • This initiative is truly powered by partnership, and together we can build better benchmarks," said Rob Finlay, CEO of Lobby CRE.
  • "As we open submissions for 2024 Income/Expense IQ benchmarking, we're excited to apply our streamlined data collection and analysis tool, thanks to our partnership with Lobby CRE," says 2024 IREM President Libby Ekre, CPM®.