Owner Communications 2020

OWNER COMMUNICATIONS REPORT FALL 2020

BOMA Georgia’s Impact

Advocacy Prior to the global pandemic, 2020 was already shaping up to be a busy year on the advocacy front. When COVID-19 began dominating the news cycle and calls to flatten the curve were made by our elected officials, large parts of the industry observed tenant populations leaving buildings to work from home. There was much concern in the early days of the pandemic about the ability of property management teams to continue to operate and maintain the essential assets in their charge. BOMA went to work on the advocacy front immediately.

COVID-19 Beginning with Georgia Governor’s March 14 declaration of a public health state of emergency, BOMA began work right away to ensure that the Governor’s first executive orders ensured that commercial real estate professionals to be deemed essential workers to protect Georgia’s built environment—your assets.

The association also worked alongside the tort reform coalition to advocate for liability protections to support a strong economic recovery for Georgia. The legal safeguards found in Georgia’s Senate Bill 359 helped provide certain immunities from liability claims regarding COVID-19. One of the main features of the “Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act” is a rebuttable presumption of assumption of the risk by a claimant that exists if signage containing certain language is posted at a point of entry on the premises.

The emergence of COVID-19 onto the world stage has had a significant impact on the commercial real estate industry. The pandemic has changed the way commercial real estate assets are operated and maintained.

Through it all, BOMA Georgia and the BOMA Georgia Foundation have been at the forefront helping real estate industry professionals navigate both the challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other emerging trends. Since the pandemic began, we have produced nearly 100 free webinars, videos, articles, foundation reports, and more to help real estate professionals respond to and lead through this challenging time. Despite these challenges, BOMA remains essential to success in the real estate industry. In this report, we will highlight the variety of work that BOMA has been doing to support the advocacy, COVID-19, and the professional needs of your employees and assets.

of Senate Bill 451 that clarified that the statue of repose does not limit the constitutional freedom to contract beyond eight years. Until the bill’s passage, this freedom had been jeopardized by a recent ruling of the state Supreme Court in Southern State Chemical, Inc. v. Tampa Tank Welding Inc. Staying Engaged The association remains engaged on many other important issues that impact the commercial real estate industry. BOMA Georgia remains committed to supporting business friendly policy and will remain engaged in the ongoing conversations around tort reform, private property rights, parking enforcement, transportation, codes, and tax reform.

Read the 2020 comprehensive legislative report, here.

Advocacy Webinar Recording

Extended Warranties BOMA Georgia’s lobbyist, along with a contingent of association members, successfully lobbied and testified before a house subcommittee to ensure the passage

UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS August 2018

July 2018

Aug. 1

Design, Operation and Maintenace of Buildings II

July 12

Young Professionals After Hours Networking Event

Aug. 2

BTO Lunch

July 18

Budgeting and Accounting

Aug. 8

BOMA Georgia August Motivational Luncheon

July 24

LEED AP-Operations and Maintenance

Aug. 8

AMRG Meeting

July 24

Discover TOBY: Lunch and Learn

Aug. 9

July 25

New Member Orientation

Aug. 23

Young Professionals Breakfast

July 31

Facilities Resource Group Meeting

Aug. 28

Industrial SIG Meeting

BTO Lunch

COVID-19 Action Timeline From the very beginning, BOMA Georgia led the real estate industry in responding to COVID-19. stepped up. Since the pandemic began, we have produced nearly 100 free webinars, videos, articles, foundation reports, and more to help real estate professionals respond to and lead through this challenging time. BOMA Georgia was also the first BOMA association to produce a national webinar focused on helping commercial real estate professionals and service providers address the coronavirus pandemic. The webinar was produced in partnership with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology’s (APIC) Greater Atlanta chapter. More than 1,000 professionals participated in the free webinar, and even more were able to receive the information they needed to protect their assets, employees, and tenants through a release of the webinar recording.

BOMA COVID-19 Educational Partners

Library of COVID-19 Educational Videos and Webinars Maintaining Indoor Quality Webinar The Value of BOMA during Covid-19 with Shelby Christensen Preparing for Increased Building Utilization - Water Systems The Future of Sustainability in Responsibility to COVID -19 Webinar Advice for Sales Professionals in a Time of Physical Distancing - Matt Tenney

Air FIltration and Evironmental Infection COntrol for Commercial Buildings Webinar with the National Air Filtration Association

Well-being for Yourself and Others in Dealing with COVID-19 - Matt Tenney Personal Financial Tune-Up During a Challenging Time Leadership Lessons from COVID-19 - Matt Tenney Lessons on Servant Leadership from Adam Grant - Matt Tenney Mindfulness and Dealing with Uncertainty- Matt Tenney Access to Food During COVID-19 - Jerelyn Jones Dietary Considerations for School-Age Children During COVID-19 - Jerelyn Jones Healthy Eating Habits During COVID-19 - Jerelyn Jones Food Safety Considerations for COVID - 19 - Jerelyn Jones Maintenance - A Guide to Maximizing Opportunities during Low Occupancy Elevators - A Guide to Maximizing Opportunities during Low Occupancy Parking- A Guide to Maximizing Opportunities during Low Occupancy Janitorial- A Guide to Maximizing Opportunities during Low Occupancy

Managing the Tenant/ Customer Experience During COVID-19

Supplies- A Guide to Maximizing Opportunities during Low Occupancy HVAC Settings- A Guide to Maximizing Opportunities during Low Occupancy Considerations for Maintaining Good Mental Health Tara Davis Remote Work and Exercise During the Day during COVID-19 - Tara Davis Exercise at Home During COVID-19 - Tara Davis Dealing with Stress and Significant Work Hours in a Crisis Cynthia Mills A Hopeful, Historical Perspective on COVID-19 - Cynthia Mills

Operational Savings in a Time of Low Census- A BTO Webinar

COVID-19 Air Filtration FAQ Prioritizing in a Crisis - Cynthia Mills

Early in the pandemic, BOMA Georgia’s partnerships with organization like APIC, the Customer Experience Professionals Association, and the National Air Filtration Association helped serve the real estate community by providing webinars, videos and articles to equip real estate professionals with important information about the virus, along with prevention tips and operational changes that could be instituted for better property operations and safety. These partnerships, along with subject matter experts and resources from BOMA, would lead to a huge collection of webinars and resources that would be made available by the association.

Maintaining Hope in the Face of COVID-19 - Cynthia Mills Physical Distancing Practices - Kim Delahanty Long-Term Uncertainty and the Decision-Making Process - Cynthia Mills Effectively Managing and Leading Remote Employees Webinar Managing and Leading Remote Employees - Cynthia Mills Three Keys to Successfully Working Remote - Cynthia Mills Effective Leadership in a Crisis - Cynthia Mills Infection Control Basics - Cleaning and Waste Management Infection Control Basics - Face Masks and Face Touching

BOMA International’s Response to COVID-19

Infection Control Basics - Hand Hygiene Coronavirus (COVID-19) Webinar- BOMA Georgia and APIC of Greater Atlanta

UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS (CONT.) October 2018

September 2018 Sep. 7 Sep. 12

BOMA Property Management 101 September Luncheon and CRE Techrupt Workshop

Oct. 3

Real Estate Invstment and Finance

Oct. 9

Fall Free Seminar

Oct. 11

BTO Safety Seminar: Taking Care of Our People

Sept. 14

Foundations of Building Engineering (BE 101)

Oct. 16

2018 BOMA Georgia Tour of Buildings

Sept. 18

LEEDv4 Green Associate Exam Prep

Oct. 18

Fall Foundation Benefit

Sept. 19

HP Sustainable Building Investments

Oct. 23

Augusta Medical Office Meeting

Sept. 28

2018 Sports Outing

Oct. 25

Ethics is Good Business Short Course

The Impact of the BOMA Georgia Foundation The BOMA Georgia Foundation has also been responsive and quick to meet the needs of the real estate community throughout the year.

From the beginning and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the BOMA Georgia Foundation served as a resource for important industry information and guides to help real estate professionals navigate the pandemic, protect their assets, and serve their tenants.

Resources on COVID Summary

Building Re-Entry 10 Essential Resources for Property Management and Operations Professionals The BOMA Georgia Foundation has curated a list of essential resources to aid real estate professionals in adjusting building operations. Several of the resources may also be useful for tenants to enhance workplace safety.

COVID-19 and Infectious Disease Control Resources for CRE Professionals To assist commercial real estate professionals in their preparation and response to this issue, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Georgia Foundation has compiled a list of resources for commercial real estate professionals to consider in maintaining a healthy building environment.

2020 Foundation Donors

Individuals Associate

Individual donors who have given $100-$199 Bud Blide Elaine Bare Florence Barbour Greg Bellina Jacob Wilder Trenton Patterson Randy Snyder Dara Nicholson David Furer

Bachelor

Judi Sponsel Melody Frcek Michael Knox Orlando Ojeda Patti Brown Peter J Gullo Hal Moore Jen Wright Mike Valenzuela Jennifer Corbitt Linda Beauchamp Chonte’ Martin Jess Moore Laure Biel

Individual donors who have given $200-$349 Christine Bailey Kinsey Hinkson Stacy Abbate

Doctorate

Individual donors who have given $500-$999 Amanda Madrid Mark Gallman Natalie Tyler-Martin Russell Copeland Shawn Benjamin

Operational Savings During a Time of Low Building Utilization

Post-Doctorate

This workbook-style guide is designed to assist building management and operations teams in exploring tactics and strategies to decrease operating expenses; more easily complete needed maintenance and projects; and/or prepare for a return to more normal building utilization.

Bo Reddic Gabriel Eckert Marie Worsham Mark Dukes Pat Freeman

Even as the Foundation pivoted to respond to COVID-19, the organization remained steadfast in its mission to advance real estate education and research. Since 2014, the Foundation has provided nearly 500 scholarships and produced more than a dozen research projects and whitepapers on a variety of topics. The work of the Foundation is positively impacting lives, advancing careers, and providing real estate companies with new tools for success.

The work of the Foundation would not be possible without generous donations from individuals and companies. The Foundation is thankful for all our donors, including our annual corporate and individual donors.

Consider making a tax-deductible donation to the BOMA Georgia Foundation and join the growing list donors. There are so many reasons to give and so many ways the Foundation says thank you.

Companies

Individual donors who have given $1000 or more

Associate

Individual donors who have given $500-$999 Brand Real Estate Services Capital City Mechanical Services Capital Restoration CapRidge Partners CBRE Colliers International Management - Atlanta Cushman & Wakefield Duke Realty Empire Roofing Engineered Restorations Georgia Paving Granite Properties Gray Contracting Highwoods Properties Lillibridge Healthcare Services Madison Marquette Mayberry Electric, Inc. Mid America Specialty Services OA Management Parker Young Construction/Firestar Inc. Physicians Realty Trust Pope & Land Enterprises Prologis Roof Partners Russell Landscape SecurAmerica SERVPRO of Decatur SOLID The RMR Group The Simpson Organization Zurix Roofing Systems

Bachelor

Individual donors who have given $1,000-$2,499

Master

Individual donors who have given $2,500-$4,999