Teams are promoting faster than ever, leaving gaps in foundational skills. BOMA’s answer is short, stackable learning.The association launched micro-credentials comprising five concise, exam-backed courses, each awarding a digital badge for members’ LinkedIn profiles. “They want to learn—they just learn differently and don’t have time for long slogs,” Chamberlain says. “Micro-credentials get people up to speed quickly.” BOMA also formed its first Building Engineers Committee to address a critical shortage in an indispensable role. ADVOCACY WHERE IT COUNTS BOMA’s government affairs team, working with local associations and industry partners, is pushing on several fronts: • Lithium-ion battery safety legislation drafted by BOMA has advanced to the Senate’s agenda. • Protecting ENERGY STAR: After the administration floated eliminating funding, BOMA mobilized letters and coalitions to keep the nation’s benchmarking backbone intact. • Model codes: Active participation with ASHRAE and the International Code Council to ensure performance without unnecessary cost burdens. “ENERGY STAR is the independent yardstick many jurisdictions use for BEPS compliance,” the CEO says. “Without it, progress backslides.” SUSTAINABILITY THAT DRIVES NOI For BOMA, sustainability isn’t a side program—it’s operational discipline that reduces costs and lifts NOI. • Education & PD: Updated RPA curriculum includes deeper coverage on energy systems and sustainable facilities; conference tracks explored regulatory intersections with asset strategy and highlighted case studies like 55 Water Street’s thermal energy storage retrofit. • High-performance programs: BOMA 360 and BOMA BEST guide energy management, water conservation, IAQ, and continuous improvement; 32 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 10
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