BOMA International releases Exterior Maintenance Management Guidebook

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International has released their new Guide to Exterior Maintenance Management to help property professionals develop effective maintenance plans across all exterior building elements. The new 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," said BOMA International chair Boyd Zoccola, executive vice president, Hokanson Companies Inc. "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. BOMA's Guide to Exterior Maintenance Management is also a resource for property professionals applying for the BOMA 360 Performance Program, a building designation program that measures building performance against a broad range of industry best practices. The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is an international federation of more than 100 local associations and affiliated organizations. Founded in 1907, its 16,500 plus members own or manage more than 9 billion s/f of commercial properties. BOMA International's mission is to enhance the human, intellectual and physical assets of the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards and information. For more information visit www.boma.org.