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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.

Get to know the BOMA 360 Performance Program

What Does the BOMA 360 Performance Program Evaluate?

The BOMA 360 Performance Program, sponsored by BOMA International, evaluates buildings against industry best practices in 6 major areas of building operation:

  • Building operations and management
  • Life safety, security and risk management
  • Training and education
  • Energy
  • Environmental/sustainability
  • Tenant relations/community involvement

Individual buildings that satisfy the requirements in all 6 areas are awarded the BOMA 360 designation.

How does the BOMA 360 program differ from other building recognition programs in the industry?

Other industry recognition programs focus on only certain areas of operation, such as energy efficiency and sustainable operations. The BOMA 360 program takes a holistic approach by evaluating all major areas of operations and management.

What's the difference between BOMA 360 and The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY®) awards program?

The BOMA 360 Performance Program is not an awards program. Every applicant is eligible for recognition as a BOMA 360 Performance Building if it meets the requirements of the program. Participants in the TOBY awards program receive points on the BOMA 360 application. TOBY participants at the regional level will be recognized as having achieved the minimum points required in as many of 6 of the 6 sections of the BOMA 360 application and regional winners will receive a discount on BOMA 360 application fees. This waiver and discount are valid up to one year after the TOBY award is earned.

What benefits will my building receive by participating in the BOMA 360 program?

BOMA 360 recipients report that the designation has been a key factor in attracting and competing for tenants; in achieving operational savings and efficiencies; in establishing new operation or management policies or procedures; and in gaining recognition from owners, tenants and the community. Independent studies conducted by Kingsley Associates reports that BOMA 360 buildings earn higher scores in nearly all tenant satisfaction categories. Furthermore, a study conducted by CoStar reports that BOMA 360 buildings have higher tenant retention rates and command higher rental rates than similar buildings without the designation.

How will my building be recognized as a BOMA 360 Performance Building?

Buildings that achieve the BOMA 360 designation will receive the following: plaque to display in the building; opportunity to purchase customized signs and banners; BOMA press release announcing the achievement; listing in a BOMA 360 directory on BOMA’s Web site; recognition at the BOMA annual conference, Winter Business Meeting and other events; and opportunity to provide case studies for inclusion in BOMA publications. In addition, you may use the BOMA 360 logo on your company’s or building’s Web site and on letterhead, business cards, and marketing and collateral materials. You will also receive a marketing tool kit with ideas and templates for announcing your building’s achievement to owners, tenants, and brokers, and for advertising your achievement in the industry and the community.

How is the BOMA 360 program administered to ensure third-party verification?

An independent council appointed by the BOMA International Chair provides oversight for the program. Membership on the council includes at least 2 representatives from BOMA 360 buildings and 2 “public” members outside of BOMA. The council develops and updates program criteria, ensuring consistency with current industry best practices, and confers the designation. Audit procedures are in place to verify assessments.

What types of buildings are eligible to participate in the program?

All occupied commercial and industrial buildings, including owner-occupied buildings, are eligible to participate, as long as they meet the prerequisites. The program is open to both members and non-members of BOMA; however, application fees for non-members are higher.

Get to know BOMA 360

Since 2009, the BOMA 360 Performance Program has set the standard worldwide for holistic operational best practices in commercial real estate. And, over the years, earning the BOMA 360 designation has empowered countless property teams to elevate their performance, while also helping their asset become more competitive when vying for the industry’s highest recognition honoring excellence in operations and management: The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards. We’re continuing that legacy by introducing our new, updated office and industrial criteria designed to help you keep your properties on the cutting edge and get the maximum ROI from your program participation. Click here to view the revised criteria for office buildings and click here to view the newly created criteria for industrial buildings. If you have any questions or would like additional information about the BOMA 360 program, contact Hakan Ozsancak at hozsancak@boma.org.

Now the BOMA 360 and TOBY Awards programs are together in one convenient application portal, streamlining the application process and helping you celebrate your building’s accomplishments faster than ever. And with this new portal comes a new set of criteria to make sure you’re putting your building’s best foot forward when competing for a BOMA International TOBY Award. Together, the BOMA 360 Performance Program and the TOBY Awards are just what you need to take your building to the next level. Learn more at recognition.boma.org.