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Best Practices In Allocating CAM Charges

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:27:28 +0000

Allocating Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Charges in Mixed Use Properties and Other Strategies for Managing Live–Work–Play Developments should be a helpful resource for anyone involved in mixed–use properties.

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Study Shows Salary Increases for Certified Property Managers®

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:19:52 +0000

Maintaining a history of steady salary growth, real estate management professionals holding the CPM designation earned a median base salary of $94,000 in 2009, up from $90,000 in 2006; $81,256 in 2003; $72,300 in 1999; and $42,000 in 1984.

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BOMA EER 2010: Managers Controlled Operating Expenses

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:52:29 +0000

The decrease in total operating expenses illustrates what commercial real estate managers noted all year: there is considerable pressure to reduce operating expenses and maintain strong net operating income.

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Earth Day, 4/22: 40 Ways to Go Green in the Workplace

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:14:13 +0000

Looking for ideas for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on Thursday April 22? Check out these suggestions from Jones Lang LaSalle executives.

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WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Weekday Exorcisms Not Advised

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:54:10 +0000

Facility managers have to deal with some unusual situations. But when it comes to getting rid of demons, well, that takes facility management to an entirely different level.

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BOMA International Publishes SOP Manual Guidebook

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:14:15 +0000

SOP manuals are critical in facility management since they aggregate policies, procedures, instructions, and directives so buildings can be managed safely, efficiently, and consistently.

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New Office Measurement Standard Launched

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:57:33 +0000

The new office measurement standard provides important improvements and changes to the Standard Method for Measuring Floor Area in Office Buildings, the last office measurement standard from BOMA released in 1996.

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BOMA Awards 360 Designation for Excellence in Management and Operations

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:01:57 +0000

Winners join a growing number of best-in-class buildings to receive the designation since its launch last spring. The BOMA 360 Performance Program recognizes best practices in building operations and management in commercial properties.

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