by Brianna Crandall — January 16, 2013—The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International has just announced the release of its newest publication, Building Systems Desk Reference: The Property Professional’s Guide to Building Systems Maintenance. A unique publication within the commercial real estate industry, this desk reference provides property professionals with a comprehensive guide, written in layman’s terms, to the mechanical systems used in commercial buildings.
BOMA International’s Building Systems Desk Reference defines the terms associated with various building systems, including: electrical; elevators; fire and life safety; heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC); and plumbing. The publication also features sections on preventive maintenance and energy conservation. With hundreds of images illustrating more than 500 keys terms, the Buildings Systems Desk Reference can be an essential tool for facilities managers and other professionals involved in building management and operations.
“The Building Systems Desk Reference is an indispensable resource for property professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of complex building systems and to be able to communicate with various vendors and building engineers about these systems,” commented BOMA International Chair Joe Markling, managing director of Strategic Accounts with CBRE. “By understanding the different components in building systems, property professionals can better manage operating expenses, support capital planning, ensure tenant satisfaction, optimize building operations and support energy conservation efforts. BOMA International is proud to offer this unrivaled industry reference.”
Building Systems Desk Reference: The Property Professional’s Guide to Building Systems Maintenance is authored by Ray Congdon, CEM, OPMP, LEED-AP, FMA, and is available from BOMA International’s online store.
