BOMA Chicago Newsletter
Thursday, April 1, 2010
News/Events

2010 Regional TOBY Winners Announced

Lisa

 
BOMA/Chicago is proud to announce the recipients of the 2010 TOBY Regional Award. Three BOMA/Chicago buildings have won this prestigious honor and will now advance to compete for the International TOBY award, to be announced at the BOMA International Annual Meeting in June in Long Beach, CA.
 
This year's winners are:

250,000 - 499,000 Sq. Ft.                      
550 West Washington
Managed by Jones Lang LaSalle
Owned by Beacon Capital Partners
 
500,000-1 Million Sq. Ft.
191 N. Wacker              
Managed & Owned by Manulife Financial          
 
Over 1 Million Sq. Ft.
Aon Center                   
Managed by Jones Lang LaSalle      
Owned by Piedmont Office Realty Trust

Congratulations, and best of luck!
 




A Free Brown Bag Seminar: Understanding Architectural Drawings
 
Lisa
Tuesday, April 6 at Noon
Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building (77 W. Jackson, Room 328)
 
 
Whether you are building out space for a new tenant, updating common areas, or engaged in a major building renovation, a basic understanding of architectural drawings will limit misunderstandings and save time and money. 
 
This introductory seminar will help you learn the basics about reading architectural drawings. Knowledge you'll gain at this seminar can help you limit change orders due to missing information on the drawings. Speaker: Mark Clavey, Assistant Project Manager, Bear Construction. He has four years experience drawing and reading blueprints for estimating and construction purposes. He is a graduate of UIC with a Bachelor degree in Architecture. 

RSVP:  Brown Bag Lunches are free for BOMA/Chicago members. To register, please email [email protected] and enter "Brown Bag Seminar-Architectural Drawings" in the subject line. 

Thank you to GSA for providing the meeting room for this seminar. 
 
 

Foundations of Real Estate Management

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What is Foundations?
  • A 7-module, 28-hour entry-level course, covering the fundamentals of commercial real estate administration, management, building systems, accounting and reporting, contract management, and more 
  • Classroom instruction from seasoned pros, reinforced by behind-the-scenes tours of outstanding buildings
  • Live, in-person training with small class sizes to facilitate learning, discussion, and team activities
  • A complete package-instruction, peer networking, property tours, and a comprehensive course manual that is easy to read and understand and a valuable resource back on the job
When
Thursdays April 15 -May 27, 2010
3:00-7:00 PM
 
Where
Class meets in various downtown office buildings. A tour is included in each building. See schedule and locations.
 
Tuition
BOMA Chicago Members: $600
Non-members:  $650           
 
Register
On-Line at:  www.bomachicago.org  


RPA Required Course: Law & Risk Management Beginas April 20
 
Lisa

In today's complex business environment, it is becoming increasingly important for property managers to know how to address legal and risk management issues. This course will provide you with a foundation in the basic principles of law and risk management, helping you deal with everyday legal and risk issues surrounding your business.In addition to covering leasing and conveyancing, the course covers important issues concerning torts, contracts, employer/employee relations, property rights, and environmental law.
 
The course also describes the risk management process, covering the assessment of loss exposures and determining how to handle the daily risks that property managers encounter. You will learn about the insurance market, different types of insurance policies, and the claims adjustment process. The course also covers equipment breakdown insurance, which is an area of growing concern for real estate managers.This BOMI Institute course is required for the RPA designation program.

For more information--including scheduled date, locations, and fees--and to register, please visit the RPA Registration area on the BOMA/Chicago website.


Save the Date: BOMA/Chicago Trade Show is May 13, 2010

 


Walk the "Red Carpet" with BOMA/Chicago at our Hollywood themed trade show and after-party on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at The Merchandise Mart.
 
The show will open with lunch at 1 PM and will be followed by our attendee-only after-party at 6:30 PM.
 
Look for registration information to come your way later in March!
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
 
Brown Bag Lunch:
Understanding Architectural Drawings
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Metcalfe Federal Building

LEED-EB O&M: Best Practices & Lessons Learned                 Tuesday, April 27, 2010 225 W. Wacker      Register

5th Annual BOMA/Chicago Trade Show
Thursday, May 13, 2010
The Merchandise Mart.




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