by Shane Henson — May 30, 2012—Facilities managers needing a primer on developing effective maintenance plans across all exterior building elements can now purchase a copy of the Guide to Exterior Maintenance Management, published by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International. Founded in 1907, BOMA is an international federation of more than 100 local associations and affiliated organizations whose 16,500-plus members own or manage more than nine billion square feet of commercial properties.
According to BOMA, the guidebook explains how to build important preventive and predictive elements into an exterior maintenance plan to create efficiencies and save time and money.
“Having a comprehensive exterior maintenance plan in place is critical for every building manager,” says BOMA International Chair Boyd R. Zoccola. “This new guidebook is an unmatched resource for understanding not only how to create an exterior maintenance plan, but also how to implement that plan step-by-step across all exterior management areas. It is a must-have for anyone who wants to run their building efficiently and cost effectively.”
The Guide to Exterior Maintenance Management covers the following areas:
- Roofing systems
- Building envelope
- Window cleaning
- Site work
- Roads and grounds
- Parking
- Landscaping and irrigation
- Snow removal
- Life safety
- Generators and exterior lighting
- Pest management
According to BOMA, the guidebook also serves as a resource for property professionals applying for the BOMA 360 Performance Program. The program evaluates buildings against industry best practices in six major areas: building operations and management; life safety, security and risk management; training and education; energy; environmental/sustainability; and tenant relations/community involvement. Individual buildings that satisfy the requirements in all six areas are awarded the BOMA 360 designation. According to BOMA, more than 38 percent of BOMA 360 recipients report that the designation has been a key factor in attracting and competing for new tenants.
