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During year two of the pandemic, seven resilient and creative teams threw their hats into the ring for The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) award. “The caliber of Bay Area property management and building engineering teams I encounter through the TOBY competition continues to impress me, motivate me, and give me hope for the future of San Francisco and the commercial real estate industry,” says TOBY Committee Co-Chair Cortney Shadel. Learn more about the winners... from the soaring Salesforce Tower to an innovatively repurposed historical building.
SALESFORCE TOWER: TRANSFORMING ITS COMMUNITY Winning the TOBY in the over 1 million SF category is Salesforce Tower, owned and managed by Boston Properties. “Since Salesforce Tower transformed the San Francisco skyline with the addition of over 1.4 million square feet, we wanted to underline how our valued relationships with tenants and the surrounding community have been positively transformative as well,” said Lani Volz, Property Manager at Salesforce Tower. “For the TOBY competition, we focused on our operational and communication efforts; as well as the significant quantity and variety of amenities we offer— many of which are unique to Salesforce Tower.” The property is dedicated to sustainability and committed to the community. “We focused on the Tower’s unique features and highlighted the building’s sustainable POST MONTGOMERY CENTER infrastructure. In addition 500,000 –1,000,000 SF to the blackwater system, Owned by Post Montgomery Associates (Continued on page 10) Managed by Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. (See coverage on page 10)
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by Glenn Good, RPA, FMA, CPM, LEED® GA BOMA SF President and General Manager, Brookfield Is continuing education in commercial real estate on life support? It’s a bold question, but one that’s important to raise. You might be asking, “how can I prioritize continuing education when the demands on my time are numerous?” In my professional opinion, carving out time for up-skilling has multiple benefits— both for you and your employer. Some advantages for you: Increase your chances for promotion. Many times, employers find your pursuit of continuing education a great reason to give you a promotion. They recognize you’ve invested time and sometimes money into improving yourself and they want to reward that. Similarly, when placed side by side with another candidate for a promotion, you will stand out and distinguish yourself against the competition. Increase your salary. Who doesn’t want to earn more? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, advanced education of every kind increases income by thousands of dollars a year. And substantial earnings over the course of a career. Improve your image and marketability. You will stand out because of your additional qualifications. Employers will recognize that you have the determination to take on a challenge and succeed. You gain new insights on the current trends and skills in the commercial real estate industry, giving you confidence when interacting with ownership, tenants and colleagues. (Continued on page 22)
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4 BOMA SF Advocates for You in DC
More than a dozen BOMA SF members traveled to Washington, D.C. for BOMA International’s 2022 Winter Business Meeting and National Issues Conference in February. BOMA locals from across the country were able to come together, share ideas and continue to map out the future of the commercial real estate industry for the first time since the 2019 meeting. Below are some highlights.
BOMA International Leads on Carbon Reduction At this year’s conference, BOMA advocates from across the country discussed issues impacting the commercial real estate industry with key members of Congress. The policy priorities advanced on Capitol Hill were: BOMA International’s carbon reduction priorities; workforce development and the establishment of a Commercial Real Estate Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program
through the U.S. Department of Labor; and the Green Energy Loan Enhancement Act, authored by Congressman Jason Crow (D-Colo.). This legislation would expand the cap on Small Business Administration 504/CDC loans. As a BOMA member, you can be a part of BOMA International’s work by joining one of BOMA’s advocacy committees or sub-committees. There are committees on energy, tax, workforce, state affairs and more. Each of these committees also has a role in developing our future carbon strategy, a topic of great interest to BOMA members. (See below for how some of our members participate.)
BOMA SF Members Contribute “BOMA SF will be able to offer considerable insight on BOMA International’s carbon reduction initiatives, as we’re at the forefront of engagement with local authorities on how commercial real estate
and local government can and must work together to move the needle on climate action,” said Ana Duffy, Hudson Pacific Properties’ Sustainability Analyst, who is the Emerging Professional on the BOMA International Executive Committee. “We look forward to sharing these lessons learned with other locals and BOMA International as the carbon reduction initiative evolves.” “We were also pleased to learn about improvements and developments in education offerings from BOMI International, including the move towards digital coursebooks and an ESG course track that is in the works,” she added. BOMA SF President Glenn Good, Vice Chair of BOMA International’s Workforce Development Committee, reported on the group’s initiatives. These included: advancing apprenticeship programs, rolling out state workforce development toolkits, (Continued on page 18)
Shown above: Front row: Cortney Shadel, Longfellow Real Estate Partners; Rebecca Aguilar, Transwestern; Colin Shinners, Vanbarton Group; Glenn Good, Brookfield; David Harrison, BOMA SF; Julie Taylor, BOMA Oakland/East Bay; Christine Mann, Rockhill Management; Sarah MacIntyre, Ellis Partners. Back row: John Bryant, BOMA SF; Mark Kelly, ABM/ABLE; Marc Gille, Rockhill Management; and Ben Fish, ABM/ABLE.
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Incorporate Energy Efficiency Into Building Operations By Manuel Fishman and Jonathan Kendrick, Buchalter As a complement to David Harrison’s article on the City’s Climate Action Plan, we thought it would be helpful to review basic steps building managers and operators can take to make their buildings more energy efficient over and above that currently required by the San Francisco Environmental Code requirements on build out of tenant improvements. Manuel Fishman The most basic step is system re-commissioning and data analytics. “Re-commissioning” is the process of fine-tuning existing building systems to bring them in line with efficient operations through scheduling, sequencing, controls programming, and optimizing set points. PG&E offers a program that pays building owners and operators for going through Jonathan Kendrick the process based on energy savings achieved through recommissioning. It is generally acknowledged that recommissioning of building systems can save approximately 15% in energy costs. Secondly, building managers should look into engaging an energy consultant to perform an energy survey to measure, analyze and model a building’s exact energy usage. The results provide buildings with a better understanding of baseline energy use and can uncover hidden energy inefficiencies based on a particular building’s actual needs. Related to this, buildings should consider the opportunities available for alternative financing of energy efficiency projects. There are several companies—many of whom are BOMA San Francisco members— that will work with owners and operators in financing a variety of energy savings capital improvements—including the financing of major building systems in a manner that enables these costs to be passed through as regular operating expenses (not as capital improvements). Lastly, aligning your tenants’ interests to operate efficiently with the building’s interest to lower energy costs must be considered in the context of a building’s lease. The most obvious example is for direct metering or “net” metering, as opposed to including the cost of energy consumption as a building operating expense (the “industrial gross” model”). In addition, implementing rules and regulations requiring lighting controls in
each tenant’s space should be considered. Lighting alone uses about 35% of the electricity in a commercial building, more than any other building system. Another area where building owners and managers need to pay attention is the California Public Utilities Commission (the “PUC”). This is an incredibly powerful regulatory agency that most Californians have never given much thought to. The PUC’s authority affects the rates Californians pay for energy, the reliability of the electrical grid, the safety of natural gas pipelines, and efforts to achieve California’s climate goals. As an owner, developer, or manager of commercial buildings, you need to make sure that you are paying attention to the PUC because the decisions it makes, particularly around energy (electric and natural gas) have profound impacts on the rate you pay for energy and on your ability to pass through those costs to tenants. For example, if your building uses onsite combined heat and power (CHP) cogeneration as a cost-effective and efficient technology for meeting your building’s thermal and electric needs, you should be very aware of the push by policymakers and activists to “electrify everything” by replacing natural gas as a fuel source with electricity. Interested commercial owners should pay particular attention to the PUC’s rulemaking proceedings addressing building decarbonization (R.19.01.011) and long-term gas planning (R.20.01.007). Commercial owners who ignore these proceedings risk making poor investment choices for building systems that may become stranded assets in the near future. The most effective path to getting your voice heard by the PUC is to become a party or intervener in a PUC proceeding. For many businesses, becoming a party in a PUC proceeding is too burdensome a task to take on alone. BOMA California monitors these proceedings and you should remain involved in BOMA California for the latest information. Owners of large portfolios of properties in California may have outside counsel and consultants to keep them informed. You can also, without becoming a party, submit written comments in any PUC proceeding using the “Public Comment” tab of the online docket card for that proceeding on the PUC website. Written comments timely submitted become a part of the administrative record of a proceeding and any final decision by the PUC is required to summarize relevant written comments received. Please feel free to reach out to us to discuss how to implement energy efficiency programs into your building operations.
Manuel Fishman is the chair of the Buchalter real estate group for Northern California and a long-time active BOMA member. Jonathan Kendrick is an energy and real estate lawyer at Buchalter and represents clients before the PUC. They may be reached at 415.227.0900 or www.buchalter.com.
7 Preparing for the Transition Away from Natural Gas in Commercial Buildings by David Harrison, BOMA SF Manager of Government and Public Affairs
In the midst of an uncertain time for commercial real estate, BOMA San Francisco’s advocacy is focused on providing certainty to members about their assets in the coming years. In this space, the City of San Francisco’s Climate Action Plan will likely be the single largest challenge our industry faces in the coming years. As our city seeks to move towards net zero carbon emissions by 2040, commercial buildings will continue to be the target of new mandates that seek to prioritize a transition away from the usage of natural gas. The City’s Climate Action Plan was finalized in December 2021 and sets a number of goals. For now they remain goals and not mandates, to get San Francisco to net zero by 2040. With regard to BOMA member buildings, the most impactful goal will be the target of eliminating onsite fossil fuel emissions by 2035. This electrification process will be difficult, costly and leaves our industry with a lot of unanswered questions. What do you do if you have natural gas equipment that needs to be repaired or replaced now? Who is going to shoulder the costs of these capital investments? What will the penalties be for non-compliance? Does PG&E have the capacity to deliver the amount of energy the grid would need for full electrification? In the coming years, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors will work on implementing legislation, essentially the enforceable rules that will turn these targets to mandates. The development of delivery processes, tracking, and finalization of the Climate Action Plan metrics are already underway. BOMA SF is beginning its outreach to legislators to speak with them about some of the challenges for buildings to transition away from natural gas infrastructure. BOMA will push for certainty in future costs relating to transitioning buildings away from natural gas. We will seek exemptions for buildings with ENERGY STAR scores of 90 or above in the compliance year, buildings with no feasible path to electrification other than electric resistance heat, or no economic path to electrification with a project simple payback.
In the meantime, it’s essential that property management professionals begin the discussions with ownership about the necessity for long-term capital planning. Every tenant improvement, maintenance decision, and new lease agreement should consider this long-term reality too. Because even though we don’t yet know how it will be enforced, we do know that starting in 2035 buildings will not be able to run on natural gas. BOMA’s Government Affairs and Policy Advisory Committee (GAPAC) and the Energy and Environment Committee will be monitoring these issues closely. To lead our efforts, we’ve welcomed new committee chairs. Ana Duffy, Sustainability Analyst for Hudson Pacific Properties, is chairing the GAPAC. Bill Whitfield, Shorenstein Realty Services General Manager and Sustainability Program Manager, is leading the Energy and Environment Committee. To learn more, visit the BOMA website for committee meeting announcements or email David Harrison at davidh@boma.com.
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Well versed in energy conservation, safety, project management and team management, Chief Engineer Matt Skelley oversees a 12person team at 1455 Market Street. He helped the building increase its ENERGY STAR rating from 43 to 95. A resource to Hudson Pacific Properties’ employees who serve on BOMA ENGINEER OF THE YEAR committees, he MATT SKELLEY appreciates that 1455 Market Street “Hudson Pacific takes energy Hudson Pacific Properties management Able Engineering seriously.”
Associate Member of the Year Danielle Katches brings her passion and enthusiasm to serving on the BOMA SF DEI Committee. She began attending BOMA events in 2014 and became more actively involved when the DEI Committee was created. “She goes above and beyond to support DEI by taking ASSOCIATE the lead on events, MEMBER OF THE YEAR webinars and other social engagements,” DANIELLE KATCHES according to a comMcNevin–Bay Area mittee leader. “I enjoy Cleaning Specialists the behind-the-scenes efforts that go into the events and webinars,” Katches says. “There’s great teamwork and energy in meetings and get-togethers, and I’m glad to be a part of it.”
Vice Chair of BOMA SF’s Energy and Environment Committee, Tom Arnold “is incredibly dedicated to ensuring that BOMA members are well informed on sustainability matters,” says a committee member. “His expertise and knowledge have added so much value to BOMA’s advocacy efforts and will continue to prove indispensable as San Francisco’s Climate Action Plan is implemented.” Arnold says: “Committee Chair Bill Whitfield and I are ASSOCIATE focused on ensuring a MEMBER OF THE YEAR smooth path for the first compliance year for TOM ARNOLD the 100% renewable Gridium ordinance.”
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our submission explained how we work to leverage the building’s design and state-of-the-art Energy Management System (EMS) to minimize energy consumption, maximize tenant comfort and ensure occupant safety,” said Volz. Outdoor meeting and gatherings are more popular than ever, and the Salesforce Plaza serves as an open space for both tenants and the public to gather, host events and
engage in community activities. “Tenants have utilized the Plaza for private celebrations, employee appreciation events, and community focused events that encourage employee engagement,” Volz added. Boston Properties also partnered with Off the Grid to provide weekly food truck offerings for tenants and the public. The plaza hosted a festive Holiday Market, its first major public event.
POST MONTGOMERY CENTER In its TOBY submission, the team at the Post Montgomery Center showcased the various building improvement projects completed throughout the pandemic with an emphasis on sustainability and safety. (See a photo of the property on the front cover.) “Highlights include replacing our original chillers and fan wall, increased lighting for night time visibility, and installed multiple EV and Tesla chargers,” said Senior Property Associate Brandon Lee. “We also got involved with urban beekeeping and installed a beehive on our roof terrace. It is now a home to 50,000 plus honey bees.” “Safety is our number 1 priority. From tenants to building staff to patrons, we wanted to create a safe environment for everyone,” Lee added. “We installed HEPA air purifiers in every elevator cab, installed MERV 15 filters with the new fan wall, installed signage and social distance floor decals, used 100% outside air (when possible), maintained janitorial staffing for increased
disinfections, and most importantly, we were transparent with our tenants by notifying the building of every confirmed case of COVID-19.” The rooftop terrace at the property’s Crocker Galleria was heavily utilized when the City reopened. “Tenants held socially distanced gatherings and meetings,” Lee said. “Patrons also enjoyed their lunches and coffees in an environment filled with various floral types. And since the rooftop terrace is the home to our beehive, it produced gallons of organic honey for our tenants to enjoy.” This was the property’s first time competing for a TOBY. “Throughout the pandemic, we focused on improving our property and obtaining certifications. Due to our efforts, we were able to receive LEED Platinum, WiredScore–Gold, a 1 Star Fitwel rating, IREM Certified Sustainable Property, and an Energy Star,” Lee noted. “We wanted to continue our momentum and compete for a TOBY award.”
100 PINE STREET: A FOCUS ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS For the TOBY competition, the winning team at 100 Pine Street concentrated on the building’s operations, which include maintenance, financials and tenant relations. “We believe that a TOBY winning building is one that runs effectively and efficiently, minimizing risks and enhancing the tenant experience,” said General Manager Tracy Sharp. Since the onset of the pandemic, the property management team’s priority has been to maintain a safe and healthy environment where tenants feel comfortable working as they return to the office. “We enhanced our cleaning specifications, staffing schedules, operational procedures, and adjusted our building services to create efficiencies in our operating expenses,” Sharp explained. “We upgraded our filters’ MERV rating, added NanoSeptic self-cleaning films to high-touch surfaces, maximized the amount of fresh outside air being brought into the building and treated heavily used common areas with a UV LED lighting system.” As part of its tenant communications, the property offered tenants virtual events and training related to health and wellness, family, and working from home. Some of the events were hosted through the building’s HqO application. “Our goal was to keep tenants engaged in what was happening at 100 PINE STREET the building as they worked from home,” Sharp noted. 250,000 – 499,999 SF 100 Pine boasts dynamic best-in-class amenities, including a Wellness Owned by 100 Pine Owner, L.L.C. Center, which provides a quiet place for yoga and meditation. The recently Managed by Rockhill Management, L.L.C redesigned and renovated outdoor plaza also features a favorite local café with comfortable seating and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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Top left: Salesforce Tower team – Russell Eisenman, Lani Volz, Logan Allen, Shirley Xavier, and Greg Suhr. Top right: Bay Area Metro Center team – Victor Lee, Ebony Horace, Annie Thai, and Jessica Lo. Lower left: 100 Pine Street team – Jonathan Hunter, Ruben Giron, Louise Xie, Tracy Sharp, Destiny Clark, Roy Fryer, and Michael Sears. Lower right: Post Montgomery Center team – Miranda Wang, Michael Shum, Sarah Magallanes, Brandon Lee, Mary Janssen, and Michael Fosse.
BAY AREA METRO CENTER: SUCCESSFUL ADAPTIVE REUSE The Bay Area Metro Center is an 80-year-old building that has a very fascinating story — from beginning to present, with multiple evolutions. In its TOBY submission, “we wanted to highlight the building’s adaptive reuse, from being a military base to postal office to modern-day office use. And how new systems and interfaces work with the old and new,” said Senior Assistant Property Manager Annie Thai. Recent successes prompted the team to enter the TOBY contest. “We wanted to showcase how the building impacts the neighborhood,” Thai added. “With its recent competitive accomplishment as being LEED Gold, (Continued on page 13)
BAY AREA METRO CENTER Historical Building Owned by Bay Area Headquarters Authority Managed by Cushman & Wakefield
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Energy Star-certified and BOMA 360 recognized, we wanted to continue to strive for the best for the Bay Area Metro Center—and TOBY was next.” The Bay Area Metro Center is a hub for public and government activities. On a regular basis meetings are held to discuss a variety of transportation to air quality related topics. The building also hosts a number of pop-up events from blood drives to polling stations. Applying for TOBY was rewarding in and of itself for the team. “The process of researching and drafting documents for this TOBY submission has strengthened our knowledge base of the building, as well as enhanced our communication with each other and our clients,” noted Thai. “We accomplished this submittal by dividing up sections between management, security and engineering.” About the TOBYs – Teams compete at the local level, and winners proceed to the regional level. San Francisco winners now move to the next stage of competition. Regional winners go on to international competition, with winners awarded at BOMA’s international conference in
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Thank You to Our TOBY Judges Alice Smith, Able Amber Levine, Paramount Property Company Ashley Carrillo, CIM Group Barbara La Rocca, Longfellow Real Estate Partners Blake Peterson, Transwestern Bonnie Kalbrosky, Seagate Properties, Inc. Britt Kortan, Swift Real Estate Partners Cortney Shadel, Longfellow Real Estate Partners Danae Outeiro, Jamestown Urban Management Gail Ringer, RiverRock Real Estate Group Glenn Good, Brookfield Properties Hugh McBride, Longfellow Real Estate Partners James Sarmiento, Kilroy Realty
Jill Machi, Jamestown Urban Management Kelly Lynch, Overton Moore Properties Kristin Lee, Swift Real Estate Partners Kurt Westendorf, Paramount Property Company Liz Despins, Newmark Lucinda Alipio, KGIP Marcell Eclevia, Township Engineering Matt Montanez, UG2 Megan Reining, Hudson Pacific Properties Rob Healow, Jones Lang LaSalle Sam Hoyle, Columbia Property Trust Santiago Marin, CIM Group Stacey McCarthy, CBRE
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changes • promotions • awards Erik Carlson was named Regional Engineering Manager for Metro Services Group, SF Bay Area region, and is overseeing current and new engineering accounts. He joins a team of dynamic and forward-thinking building service professionals, bringing attention to detail and a collaborative hands-on approach to building operations and maintenance for a wide variety of clients. Erik also expertly chairs the BOMA SF Events Committee. Look for him at upcoming events! Rob Davis brings over 25 years of sales and business development leadership to his new role as Vice President of Sales and Business Development for ProGuard Security Services. With over 11 years of experience working directly with commercial property managers, Rob understands the need to maximize value, respect budgets, and consider the big picture. An active BOMA member since 2010, he is also well aware of the importance of BOMA’s advocacy, education, and overall impact on the CRE community. Caroline Grafft has transitioned from San Francisco to the Peninsula as Director of Operations for Hudson Pacific Properties. She will oversee the 2M SF portfolio of office properties located in Foster City, Redwood City and San Carlos. In her new role she will guide and lead the property management teams as well as a regional administrator. She is looking forward to learning a new portfolio and expanding her relationships into the Peninsula.
A new BOMA SF member and Gold Corporate Sponsor, facility services leader UG2 has brought on several industry veterans to expand its presence in California and meet growing demand along the West Coast. Founder Louis J. Lanzillo, Jr. launched UG2 in 2012, and the privately held company has grown exponentially, with regional offices in Boston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York City, Los Angeles, Sunnyvale and West Palm Beach. Jeff Palmer oversees engineering operations as Senior Regional Vice President, Western U.S. and Midwest. Coming to UG2 from Able Services, Jeff brings more than 25 years of facility management expertise in commercial office buildings, life science, technology, and healthcare facilities. A former union member with experience negotiating labor union agreements, he excels at building strong teams and lasting customer relationships. Jeff is a graduate of the California Maritime Academy. As UG2’s new Vice President of Building Maintenance, California, Stu Collins leverages his deep expertise in operations, which includes his former role at Able Services where he managed Southern and Northern California markets and 35 million sq. ft. of commercial real estate space. Stu is a natural communicator with a diverse skillset that ranges from facilitating union negotiations to implementing building inspection and safety platforms and employing scope adjustments. He holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Dundee. Evan DuBose brings more than 25 years of facility services expertise to his new position as UG2’s Regional Associate Vice President of Engineering, Bay Area and Pacific Northwest. He brings a long history of success developing regions, building teams, and strengthening customer relationships. Evan refined his management style and his focus on training and mentoring in his last position at Able Services where he was overseeing the efforts of more than 400 employees in large commercial, life science, technology and healthcare facilities throughout the region.
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Members on the Move (Continued from previous page) Katherine J. Mendoza recently joined Jamestown Urban Management as the Senior Property Manager at Waterfront Plaza and 55 Francisco in San Francisco’s North Waterfront submarket. In 2014 Kat began her career as a Property Administrator and has since ascended through the ranks to her current role. She joins the Jamestown team after a six-year tenure at One Front Street with Paramount Group Inc. As a firm believer in “progress over perfection,” Kat continues to develop herself professionally through continued education, building relationships and focused efforts as the Chair of the BOMA SF DEI Committee.
Brookfield Properties welcomed Yosan Yohannes as Administrative Assistant at 415 Natoma Street. Yosan graduated from SF State, where he was a CREATE Fellow. In his new role, he assists the property operations team and works with the Coupa platform. Yosan plans to continue his commercial real estate career and eventually advance to a general manager position.
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17 CREATE Programs & Fundraising: A Banner Year in 2021 Thanks to our stakeholders — donors, students, instructors, employers, intern hosts, building tour hosts and mentors — CREATE finished strong in 2021! “It takes a village of committed individuals to ensure CREATE’s success, and we hope to inspire industry colleagues to participate — to give their time, talent, and donation as an investment in the sustainability of our local commercial real estate industry,” said CREATE Director Tory Brubaker.
Highlights Fundraising Campaign | Together We CREATE We surpassed our 2021 fundraising goal, thanks to our generous donors listed to the right. Fellows Program (2021-2022 Cohorts) — Back to the Classroom! The 2021-2022 CREATE Fellows at SFSU is the largest cohort to date with 48 students. Instructors and students returned to a hybrid structure beginning February 23 at SFSU’s downtown campus at 160 Spear Street. Instructor Craig Jones with Skyline Construction taught the Construction Process session to 10 students live and the remaining students online, facilitated by SFSU’s classroom technology. We hope to see more students in person each session, but are thrilled that we can accommodate both options to connect with all participants. In addition, the Merritt College CREATE Fellows program kicked off its Spring 2022 cohort with 16 students. Career Center | https://jobboard.createworkforce.org/ Employers can take advantage of CREATE’s free job bank portal which connects employers and students for entry-level, commercial real estate, related positions and internships. This value-add supports CREATE’s goal of connecting educated and trained students and graduates with local industry employers. Learn More or Donate To donate or get more information, visit www.createworkforce.org or contact Tory Brubaker at info@createworkforce.org.
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18 The Winter Business Meeting & National Issues Conference marked the release of the annual State and Local Issues Survey results. Each BOMA local association is asked to identify topics they’ve worked on over the past year, providing insight into trending advocacy issues and helping to plan the year ahead. Following is a summary of some of the findings: u For a second year, we’ve asked about advocacy related to COVID, and not surprisingly, about three-quarters of local associations
report working on reopening and occupancy policies (75%), as well as related mandates on building operations (72%). Liability protections, while not scoring quite as high as 2020, was still reported by more than half (53%). u Financial challenges are down slightly across the board compared to the year before, but there are still significantly high results for commercial rent taxes (33%), sales taxes on services (33%), real estate transfer taxes (31%) and infrastructure fees (28%). u Under the broad umbrella of “property access” policies, homelessness
finished on top of the group for the first time (72%), confirming its position as an emerging priority. Crimes and safety were also identified by a majority (64%), followed by parking and transit (33%) and dockless bikes and scooters (33%). u On sustainability mandates, energy benchmarking topped the list as usual, down slightly from the year before, but still high (69%). One of the takeaways from the survey is that carbon/climate policies finished closely behind (64%), jumping up from 45% the year prior and demonstrating that the issue is considerably widespread.
Winter Business Meeting in DC (Continued from page 4)
and partnering with the Department of Energy on its Better Buildings Workforce Accelerator Program. This DOE program seeks to raise the level of building science and energy efficiency knowledge in the nation’s building-related workforce. “It was exciting to meet other BOMA members and discuss pressing issues,” said BOMA SF incoming President Colin Shinners, Senior Vice President of Vanbarton Group. “Carbon reduction is an important initiative that BOMA International is focused on by trying to get ahead of national legislation that will be coming down the pipeline.” Christine Mann, Rockhill Management Vice President, Operations, and a former BOMA SF President, spoke to attendees about DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), sharing some of the successes from our local programs and initiatives. She serves as the board liaison to the BOMA SF DEI Committee. Marc Gille, Vice President,
Rockhill Management, and former BOMA SF President, serves as Vice Chair of BOMA International’s Building Codes Committee, which guides our association’s input and positions on important codes developments that affect our industry. Sarah MacIntyre, Ellis Partners’ Vice President/Asset Management, and President of the BOMA Pacific Southwest (PSW) Region, said the PSW meeting had a full agenda. “We swore in Rebecca Aguliar of Transwestern as Secretary of the PSW. My role as PSW President is coming to an end, and we are looking for candidates. It is a two-year commitment, and the president must attend both the WBM and Annual conferences,” MacIntyre said. “I also asked for feedback from the region about how things were going,” she added. “It was great. There were interesting and innovative stories about the challenges and triumphs about getting through the pandemic.”
Top left: Glenn Good, Brookfield Properties; with keynote speaker Robert Costa, CBS News. Lower left: Christine Mann, Rockhill Management.
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EP Corner... Build Your Skills and Network
The Emerging Professionals Committee started the year with EMERGING PROFESSIONALS a kick-off mixer and a virtual Career Success Workshop (CSW) in February. Thanks to BluSky Restoration Contractors for sponsoring the workshop! Entitled “Disaster Planning and Preparation,” the February 9 CSW featured a presentation by Chuck Lane, Director of Learning & Development for BluSky. The program detailed the many benefits to having a disaster plan, including a sense of security, minimized risks, and ensuring that systems are reliable. Lane noted that in a disaster “you fall to your level of planning.” Mental preparation is especially important for you, your staff and clients. Think about what you
would do when things go wrong and plan in advance. He said that “communications is the first thing to suffer” in emergencies. Phones and texts may not work — have a back-up way to communicate. Then on February 24, the Kick-Off Mixer drew an enthusiastic crowd of more than 100 emerging professionals who were eager to network. We appreciate our hosts, Jose Guevara and the Mariposa Yacht Club, as well as our event sponsors, Kastle Systems and UG2. Thanks also to Kastle Systems, UG2 and BluSky Restoration for donating prizes for the interactive BINGO ice breaker. (See photos on page 22.) Stay tuned for more educational and social events for Emerging Professionals. “We have plans to bring back social outreach, Tour and Toast, and Real Estate Talk,” says Committee Chair Matt Montanez.
Emerging Professionals is for members with 0-7 years of industry experience. Visit www.bomasf.org (“Get Involved”) to learn more or send an email to mmontanez@ug2.com.
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21 DEI Committee: Learn, Volunteer and Get Social! EQUITY
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee has a full slate of activities to enlighten and engage committee members, as well as the entire BOMA SF community. The third in the Candid Conversations webinar series is planned for March 30. The program will focus on DEI Hiring and Recruiting Strategies. This follows last fall’s webinar on Unconscious Bias and Micro-Aggressions. (Recordings of past Candid Conversations are on the BOMA SF website.) Coinciding with Pride Month in June, Candid Conversations #4 will address Gender/Pronouns. The committee will also celebrate Pride with social media posts and other activities in June. “We’re excited to be preparing for our Scavenger Hunt 2.0 in July,” says Committee Chair Kat Mendoza. Last year’s event attracted more than 75 participants who teamed up to search for DEI-themed clues in the financial district, then gathered for networking.
A part of the committee’s mission is reaching out to diverse groups in our community to raise awareness of careers in commercial real estate. Various outreach and volunteer opportunities are in the works, including participating in job fairs, mentoring high school and college students, assisting with food pantries and more. Another committee initiative is raising funds for the Akiba Davis Scholarship for a student to attend the Foundations of Real Estate Management. The scholarship honors Akiba Davis-Everett, BOMA SF’s former education coordinator, who passed away in 2020. She championed both diversity and continuing education. To gain a better understanding of how to serve the BOMA community, the DEI Committee is conducting a survey. Be sure to participate and share your thoughts. Watch for DEI-related posts from BOMA SF on LinkedIn and Instagram and like, share and comment. Help us celebrate diversity all year long! Contact committee leaders Kat Mendoza (kmendoza@ lpc.com) or Ebony Horace (ebony.horace@cis.cushwake. com) if you’d like to learn more or join the committee.
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22 EP Kick-Off Mixer More than 100 Emergency Professionals enjoyed networking at the Kick-Off Mixer at the Mariposa Yacht Club on February 24.
Events are LIVE again... Mark Your Calendars!
Above – Front row: Kendall Allison and Emily Rogan. Back row: Samantha Wachowski, Nicholas Derry, Hayley Stallings, Jason Storm, Jonah Koerner, and Matthew Padua, all with Hudson Pacific Properties. Left – Matt Montanez, UG2; Mariya Melnychuk, Naclo Water; Brandon Lee, JLL; and Kendra Horsfield, BluSky Restoration Contractors.
BOMA at the PARK
April 27
EP Boat Bash
May 26
BOMA Block Party
June 16
DEI Scavenger Hunt
July 21
DEI BOMA Eats World
September 1
Golf Tournament
September 12
Oktoberfest October 13 Holiday Party
December 1
Watch the BOMA Weekly Update for details or check the online calendar.
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Enhance your connections. Continuing education leads to better networking. The chance to meet new people and develop relationships is invaluable. During your interactions with others, you demonstrate your ability to speak, think critically, and ask questions as well as listen. Building connections is essential for your career trajectory.
Lifelong Learning: Support & Opportunities Hiring leaders often lament that job candidates do not have the skill sets or credentials needed to provide value and make an immediate impact. Well, the onus falls on us to change that scenario. Senior leadership should lead by example and engage in the journey of lifelong learning. We should walk the walk not just talk the talk. We must also advocate that our organizations prioritize and reward continuing education. This is a matter of principle, and communicating it is our responsibility.
In addition, we must mentor our colleagues and share our personal experiences. By sharing, our colleagues gain insight on how we mastered challenges. As BOMA members, we have access to a wealth of learning opportunities for ourselves and our teams—from seminars and webinars on timely topics to programs like the RPA (Real Property Administration), CMCP (Certified Manager of Commercial Properties), and the Foundations of Real Estate Management. Fortunately, many programs are online, making it easier than ever to fit classes into our busy workdays. In closing, lifelong learning is my passion. I have earned my RPA, FMA, CPM, LEED Green Associate certification, Brokers license and BOMI-HP certification. The skills I have gained are invaluable, but the relationships I have developed are what I cherish most. As President of BOMA San Francisco, the Board of Directors and I made continuing education one of our goals. I challenge you to make it your priority and lifelong passion as well.
23 Holiday Party Scenes The BOMA SF community gathered for a festive holiday party on December 1 at the Julia Morgan Ballroom.
Photos: Olivia Smartt Photography.
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Top left: Kimberley Davis, Allied Universal; Tracy Sharp, Rockhill Management; Marcela Osario, Metro Services Group; and Michelle Nash, Newmark. Middle left: Eva Alexandersson; Nils Welin; and J.J. Amdjadi, ProGuard Security Services, Inc. Lower left: Jonah Koerner, Hudson Pacific Properties; Mark Kelly, ABM/ABLE; James Wong, Cushman & Wakefield; and Marco McCartney, Cushman & Wakefield. Top right: Kevin Whalen, JLL; John Bryant, BOMA San Francisco; Nicole DuBee, Argonaut Investments; and Glenn Good, Brookfield Properties. In oval: Gloria Linnell; Nancy Le; Blake Peterson; Nick Simmons; and Bryan VanBrunt; all with Transwestern. Lower left: Ally O’Dell and Sonia Fuetsch, First Onsite. Lower right: Sherif Eldash; Carol Leytem; and Mark McBrien; Rossi Builders.
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March and April return dates, with significant increases in office occupancy on the horizon. I was recently asked by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to testify on the current state of the downtown office market. I previously spoke before the Board during a similar hearing, but this year the conversation largely centered on industry improvements and the anticipation of a new sense of normalcy. I reminded the Board by BOMA SF CEO John Bryant that there are still concerns outside of COVID that need to be addressed for downtown to continue to recover. Chief March marks the two-year anniversary of among those are crime and safety, and increased competiSan Francisco’s original stay-at-home order and tion from other markets and cities. The discussion created the beginning of COVID restrictions, which a thoughtful exchange of ideas, with have lasted way longer than anyone “...the lessons learned during the agreement that more needs to be done originally anticipated. During this time, pandemic have strengthened our to keep people feeling safe downtown. we have dealt with dramatic shifts in industry, and we have found new For our part, BOMA is committed to the work environment and have all ways of communicating value.” working with the City, business leaders, been juggling unrelenting change in and our tenants to create a safe path our personal and professional lives. to recovery. We will continue to provide you with the latUltimately, the lessons learned during the pandemic est and most relevant education, create exciting and fun have strengthened our industry, and we have found new social activities to network and engage with your peers, ways of communicating value. We came together in and above all else support you with a sense of community support of each other during the trying times and within commercial real estate. learned new skills to support our industry and tenants. The optimism that I feel starting off 2022 is largely Throughout, BOMA San Francisco helped lead the way. based on having worked with our members and watchWe continue to support our members with the latest ing them join together to overcome these significant innovations in technology, HVAC improvements, and challenges. As the skies start to clear, and I believe education to keep your buildings safe and efficient. they are, it will be the lessons we have already learned, A big difference this year is the faint, yet palpable, coupled with industry support, that will leave us continufeeling of optimism that didn’t exist before. With the ing to grow and prosper in the great city of San Francisco. omicron variant waning, more companies are setting
The Last Word:
Return to Optimism
John Bryant is the Chief Executive Officer of BOMA San Francisco. You may reach him at jbryant@boma.com.
