Case Studies and White Papers

These white papers and case studies are provided by our sponsors and partners as a free resource to property professionals. Click on the topics below to download the documents.

How to Enhance Security and Situational Preparedness in Real Estate»

Strengthening security and preparing for emergency situations remains a top priority for property managers as we move toward 2025. This guide assist property managers, security officers and commercial real estate professionals with the tools they need to live free of fear.
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Learning to Live with Floods»

Floods have now become the costliest natural disaster in the United States. Since 2000, flooding has imposed a staggering financial burden on taxpayers, totaling nearly $900 billion. This whitepaper discusses trends in flooding across the globe and some actionable items that you can pursue to protect your property and well-being.

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Brought to you by: Flex Seal

How to Leverage A.I. In Property Management »

The artificial intelligence that has been working quietly behind the scenes for years has surged to the forefront as businesses across industries try to figure out how to leverage AI to work better, faster and smarter. This Playbook will help you understand the growing business case for AI, and practical steps to develop AI strategies.
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How To: Increase Profitability with Better Space Management»

Have you considered better space management to create the most profitable commercial real estate? The unfortunate truth is that not all CRE properties are being maximized. And that’s a missed opportunity for additional revenue. 

Pain points include:
- Inaccurate measurements and minimizing rentable square footage (RSF)
- Outdated floor plans and difficult-to-find data
- Poor visibility into leasing data and growth potential

Let's solve for those pain points. CRE teams, it’s time to evaluate your property’s area and use the following best practices as a way towards a more profitable future.

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Purell ES10 White Paper »

GOJO’s new ES10 dispenser provides easier recyclability of sanitary sealed refills and lower energy consumption by integrating novel pump technology into a mounted dispenser. This system is designed to reduce the potential for microbial contamination while utilizing a simplified sanitary, factory sealed cartridge system. Read more here!

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Brought to you by: Gojo Industries

School District Increases Safety with Avery Dennison® Security Window Film »

When the Huron City Schools Superintendent was looking to take action to increase the safety and security of his district’s buildings, he started his search with security window film and looked no further than Avery Dennison. See the results.

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Brought to you by: Avery Dennison

How To: Take Your Building Operations to the Next Level »

As the commercial real estate industry adapts to radical changes fueled in recent years by the pandemic, technology is increasingly paving the way in building operations. This revolution is helping make people and properties safer. It ranges from using drones to inspect the exterior of buildings to designing interiors with evolving virtual tools. Digital technology companies are enhancing communication between buildings and tenants, while air and vapor barriers as well as sophisticated fire protection systems are helping improve health and well-being of tenants. But how can property professionals keep up with the latest trends and identify the right solutions to improve building operations for the future? Thanks to valuable insights provided by the BOMA network’s industry-leading service providers and vendors, you don’t have to find the answers to this question alone.

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Real Estate Tech360 | Research 100’s of Leading PropTech Companies »

With thousands of proptech companies in the U.S., how do you know who the leaders are? Get instant access to this highly researched list which includes fifteen tech & software categories, all designed to help you understand the evolving property technology ecosystem.

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Brought to you by: Real Estate Tech360

NFPA® 80 Fire Inspection Checklist for Swinging Doors »

Door inspection without the guesswork

NFPA® 80 Fire Inspection Checklist for Swinging Doors

Find everything you need for swinging door inspection in the NFPA® 80 Fire Inspection Checklist for Swinging Doors based on NFPA® 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, (2019). This guide allows you to identify and document any issues during periodic inspections of installed doors and is not to be used for new or existing assembly.

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Brought to you by: NFPA®

Project Profile: G.H. Palmer Associates »

Brought to you by: Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Elevators & Escalators provides G.H. Palmer Associates dependable, upscale elevators that serve both tenants and staff effectively with zero downtime read the full case study here.

How To: Create Better Buildings »

We're in the midst of major transformation in the commercial real estate industry. And with this transformation comes the opportunity to reimagine what our properties look like, how they operate and who they serve. But how can property professionals keep up with the latest trends and identify the right solutions to better their buildings for the future? Thanks to the valuable insights provided by the BOMA network’s industry-leading service providers and vendors, you don’t have to find the answers to this question alone.

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NFPA 3000®: STANDARD FOR AN ACTIVE SHOOTER/ HOSTILE EVENT RESPONSE (ASHER) PROGRAM »

Your response matters. Protect your people with NFPA 3000®: Standard Program for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program.

NFPA® has developed NFPA 3000®, Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program. This outlines how to organize an ASHER program, which aims to reduce or eliminate the risks and impacts on organizations or communities affected by such events.

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Brought to you by: NFPA®

How Dusted Crystal Window Film Helped Improve Avery Dennison’s I.Lab »

Optimizing spaces for privacy and design flexibility has never been easier. When Avery Dennison® Label and Packaging Materials needed to transform the spatial openness of their I.Lab, they turned to Dusted Crystal window film for an effective solution. Download.

Brought to you by: Avery Dennison

Pivot from a reactive to a proactive rebate management model »

Brought to you by: Tredence



Automating rebate programs is a smart way to secure profitable deals. With an AI-powered platform, B2B organizations can take advantage of bigger opportunities without wasting time on passive tactics. The article highlights pivoting from a reactive to an active rebate management model. Download.

How to: Future-Proof Your Building»

When it comes to being successful in the commercial real estate industry, nothing is more important than staying ahead of the curve. With so many changes happening so quickly now, how can property professionals make the most of this unique moment and future-proof their properties for years—and decades—to come? Thanks to the valuable insights provided by the BOMA network’s industry-leading service providers and vendors, you don’t have to find the answers to this question alone.

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Intelligent Energy Management Designed for Building Portfolios, Simplified »

Brought to you by: Touchstone IQ

 

Touchstone IQ enables unlimited users to collectively set and manage goals and forecast future energy usage. Your entire building portfolio within one easy-to-use dashboard that enables you to file for benchmarking compliance, gain energy insights, and take action with them.  Download.

The Secret to Unlocking a Premium Occupant Experience »

Brought to you by: Honeywell

A global pandemic changed everything for enterprise businesses and their workers. Revamping the occupant experience for the new normal is key. Download our whitepaper to get insight into how you can unlock the secret to a premium occupant experience. Download.

Burke and Associates Cuts Ritz Carlton Energy Use in LA »

   

Brought to you by: Avery Dennison

300 days of sunshine/year makes California desirable, but it makes cooling buildings costly and difficult. When Burke and Associates found a solar heat reduction solution for JW Marriott/Ritz Carlton in Los Angeles, they selected Avery Dennison window films. Download.

E|K Automation uses Siemens Desigo Optic at Memphis Renasant Convention Center »

Brought to you by: Siemens

Read the case study highlighting the challenges solved by Desigo Optic building management software including dramatic improvement of HVAC equipment performance and occupant experience. Download.

Improve Building Energy Efficiency with Sun Control Window Film »

Brought to you by: NGS

It’s no secret that the future of commercial buildings is green. Whether the driver is climate change, corporate mandates, public opinion, or government regulations, we’re all working to make our buildings energy efficient. Learn more.

EV Charging Solutions »

Brought to you by: Blink

Quick guide to learn more about understand why businesses are jumping into the EV charging opportunity. Download.

Holbrook Services uses Siemens Desigo Automation at Lowell 17 Medical Center »

Brought to you by: Siemens

Read the case study to learn how a healthcare facility improved patient recovery and comfort, while reducing labor and equipment costs, thanks to the use of Siemens Desigo Automation PXC HVAC controllers. Download.

EV 101 »

Brought to you by: Blink

Quick guide to learn more about EV charging and Blink solutions. Download.

eBook: Why Mobile Access Is the Essential Property Upgrade »

Brought to you by: Kastle

Why a cloud-based, mobile access control system is more secure and meets the demands of current and future tenants. Download.

UL Gives Boost to Hensel Phelps’ WELL Certification Ambition »

Brought to you by: UL

For Hensel Phelps’ new Northern California district office, the company wanted to create a space that improved the health and well-being of all those in it. Download.

How to: Keep Up Amid Industry Change»

In the fast-evolving commercial real estate industry, staying current on the latest trends and issues impacting your business is no easy feat—especially in these unprecedented times. With so many pandemic-accelerated changes on the horizon, how can today’s property professionals keep up with the times and identify the right solutions to best support their buildings? Thanks to the valuable insights provided by the BOMA network’s industry-leading service providers and vendors, you don’t have to navigate this period of massive disruption alone. How to: Keep Up Amid Industry Change is the third in a series of How-To Playbooks created exclusively for the BOMA network, by the BOMA network.

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How to: Welcome People Back to the Office »

Get the insights you need to prepare for office re-entry with BOMA’s all-new How to: Welcome People Back to the Office playbook—a digital guide jam-packed with expert guidance from industry-leading service providers and vendors.

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In the Time of COVID: Controlling Operating Costs »

Brought to you by: Yardi 

How owners, asset managers and property managers can account for the disruption in their value propositions. Download

Brookfield Properties in Los Angeles Commits to Tenant Health with UL Verified Healthy Buildings for Indoor Air »

Brought to you by: UL

UL Verified Healthy Building Verification Mark helps Brookfield Properties welcome back tenants safely, confidently after pandemic. Download Now.

Project Profile: Westfield Mall »

 


Brought to you by: Mitsubishi Electric

As one of the largest global real estate companies, Westfield enhances its value by creating high-quality shopping, dining, leisure and entertainment experiences for retailers and customers through its properties located nationwide. Reliable vertical transport maintained by Mitsubishi Electric is essential for maximizing customer purchasing power and delivering the quality of experience that meets Westfield’s standard.

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SMART SENSORS: THE ROOTS OF BUILDINGCONNECTIVITY AND INTELLIGENCE »

Brought to you by: Siemens

For the Internet of Things (IoT), it all starts with the sensors. In fact, one could say that a better name for the IoT would be the Internet of Sensors. But no matter the name, it is not only growing at a fast pace but also changing our conventional concept of commercial building operations and occupant experience. Download

HOW TO QUANTIFY THE BOTTOM-LINE VALUEOF OCCUPANT EXPERIENCE »

Brought to you by: Siemens

The ground is shifting under the commercial building industry as it moves from a cost model of occupied space to a value model. The epicenter of that shift involves the occupant experience and its multiple impacts on the bottom line. Download

DIGITAL LIGHTING SYSTEMS ARE MORE THANILLUMINATION »

Brought to you by: Siemens

Solid-state lamps and LEDs (or light-emitting diodes) have already revolutionized lighting — yet the revolution has barely begun. Download

ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS MAXIMIZE WORKFORCES IN THEIR WORKSPACES »

Brought to you by: Siemens

The term “smart building” has been used often in the industry since the 1980s. But over the decades, the IQ that the term measures has changed. Download

SMART BUILDINGS DELIVER SAFE AND SECUREENVIRONMENTS »

Brought to you by: Siemens

In commercial buildings, the connectivity of smart devices is driving value and innovation in diverse ways unavailable from previous technologies. The devices increase the performance of security and fire and life safety systems while improving the experience of occupants. They also add value by creating synergies across newly integrated components that were formerly inhabiting separate silos in building controls. Download

Existing Building Commissioning Helps Ensure Facilities
are Performing as Designed »

Brought to you by: Trane Controls

Existing Building Commissioning Helps Ensure Facilities are Performing as Designed. Each year, the arrival of spring brings to mind the task of spring cleaning. The existing building environment directly and indirectly impacts the health, safety and productivity of occupants and operations, which makes the performance of a facility an important consideration. The basic underlying principle of building commissioning is just that - testing and inspecting systems, equipment, operations and controls to make certain they are working optimally, both in terms of effect and costs to achieve that effect. Download

One Commerce Square; a Case Study »

Brought to you by: Trane Controls

Lockstep collaboration leads to LEED Gold certification, energy savings of $640,000/year, and 80 percent productivity improvement for this Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors managed, 400,000 square foot, 30-story office tower in Memphis, Tennessee. Download

Project Profile: NoMad Los Angeles »

 


Brought to you by: Mitsubishi Electric

NoMad Los Angeles is a stunning property. Situated in the heart of downtown, the Hotel’s owner, Sydell Group, purchased the historic Bank of Italy at Giannini Place with the idea of bringing the booming success of the original New York City location to Los Angeles.

Read the full case study here.

The Impact of VSDs on Chiller Plant Performance »

Brought to you by: Trane Controls

The efficiency of various chiller plant designs and operation strategies is a hot industry topic. Also reverberating through the industry is the concept of the all-variable-speed chiller plant. This White Paper compares the impact of the addition of VSDs to various chiller plant components under a few different design and control conditions. Download

Ranking U.S. Neighborhoods by the Number of New Apartments Built 2010-2016 »

Brought to you by: Yardi 

Since the economic recession, the number of new multifamily developments has increased significantly and rental properties are arguably one of the hottest investments in the industry right now. Many U.S. markets, and certain regions in particular, like the South and the Southwest, have seen unprecedented apartment construction volumes in the last 10 years. This white paper illustrations how both large and mid-sized cities are being transformed by numerous urban infill developments, as the demand for rentals and a general need for more housing options are stronger than ever. Download

Tenants Come Clean »

Brought to you by: Siemens

Facility and property managers know their restrooms are important. But it may be surprising to know that office workers look at the restroom with an even more critical eye. In fact, the impact of restrooms on the tenant’s perception of management, of the building, and even of their own company, may be significantly underestimated. This white paper explores office work perceptions in the U.S. and other English speaking countries what they want and wish for in their office restrooms. Download

UL Collaborates with Brandywine to Prioritize Indoor Environmental Quality in Cira Centre »

Brought to you by: UL

UL Verified Healthy Building Verification promotes confidence in healthy indoor air in the midst of the pandemic. Download Now.

SMART BUILDINGS AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS: A NEW CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANCY EXPERIENCE »

Brought to you by: Siemens

Given the millions of media mentions about the Internet of Things (IoT), it’s no surprise that many people hear only a buzzword, a catchphrase. Even Gartner, the global research firm, devoted one of its so-called “Hype Cycle” reports to the IoT. Download