Buildings Buzz - BOMA - Jun 28th, 2023


Who took home TOBY Award honors?
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	Day 3 of the 2023 BOMA International Conference & Expo opened with Henry Chamberlain’s always-anticipated State of the Industry address. At night, we learned which buildings earned the commercial real estate industry’s biggest honors—the TOBY Awards. Learn more in our guide to Day 3!

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Reason for Optimism: State of the CRE Industry (BOMA 2023)

BOMA president Henry Chamberlain’s annual address offered conference attendees a positive outlook on the future of commercial real estate.

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How to Futureproof Your Work Processes (BOMA 2023)

Facing a shortage of labor? You're not alone. You can attract more talent and retain the people you already have with these strategies, according to BOMA 2023 keynote speaker Melissa Swift.

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Strategies for Drought-Resilient Real Estate (BOMA 2023)

Panelists highlight the urgency for smarter water action plans and how to achieve them.

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Who Took Home TOBY Honors? (BOMA 2023)

Wrapping the 2023 BOMA International Conference & Expo, 65 buildings from three countries and six U.S. regions competed in 13 categories for prestigious TOBY Awards. Here’s who took home the honors.


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Smart Water Meter

Spotted at booth #1821, the Clamp-on Ultrasonic Meter by Chelepis mounts in 60 seconds without interrupting tenants. Pair it with the Data Harbor App for full visual control over water meter data.

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iRox and iRox Plus

These touchless RFID smart card readers by Essex Electronics (booth #206) have a low-profile, as well as vandal- and ligature-resistant design. They support mobile access and are all weather IP66 rated.

Ooma AirDial

This replacement solution for legacy copper-wire analog phone service, found at booth #434, can be managed remotely across multiple locations with an online portal. Automated alerts notify users of outages and batteries that need replacement.

FloodDefender

FloodDefender, spotted at Portadam’s booth (#1638), diverts flood waters away from key infrastructure. It weighs one-tenth of the weight of standard sandbag extensions and installs in a fraction of the time with minimal labor.