BOMA Chicago Announces Winners of 2011-2012 TOBY Awards
January 31, 2012 by Matt Baker · Leave a Comment
The Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago (BOMA/Chicago) announced the winners of “The Outstanding Building of the Year” (TOBY) Awards at an awards gala over the weekend. The TOBY Awards are designed to recognize excellence in office building management across several categories based on building size and type. The buildings were judged on tenant relations, commitment to environmental sustainability, emergency preparedness, budgeting, work order systems, security standards, staff experience and continuing education opportunities.
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Illinois Among the Top for New Green Space in 2011
January 20, 2012 by Matt Baker · Leave a Comment
The Wrigley Building, which the USGBC highlighted in their report, after the iconic structure earned LEED Silver in 2011.
A new ranking of US states by green buildings finds Illinois in the top ten. The USGBC’s list ranked states for LEED-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita. The District of Columbia lead the nation, with more than 31 square feet of LEED-certified space per person last year.
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