Foundations of Real Estate Management
Fridays, February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2019
BOMA Offices, Three Center Plaza, Boston | 9:00 am —3:00 pm
WHAT IS FOUNDATIONS?
A 5-module, 28-hour, entry-level course, covering the fundamentals of commercial real estate administration, management, building systems, accounting/reporting, contract management, and more.
FOR ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS, FOUNDATIONS…
· Reinforces on-the-job training for junior and assistant property managers
· Provides “feet-on-the-ground” experience and exposure for administrative assistants and students considering a career in commercial real estate
· Offers a great refresher for experienced professionals—fills training gaps and provides important management and
operations updates
· Supports suppliers and building engineers who benefit from understanding the basics of real estate management
A casual lunch is included each class.
BOMA Member $700 - Members may sign in to register online
BOMA Non-Member $850 - Non-Members may complete a registration form.
Pre-payment is required. No refunds will be given for cancellations after February 10.
Questions: Cam Archibald at [email protected] or 617-399-7868
MODULE 1: REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
Friday, February 15, 9:00 am—4:30 pm
Instructor: Larry Lenrow, The Davis Companies
· Roles and responsibilities of a property manager
· Adding value to a real estate investment
· Strategies for tenant satisfaction
· Contracting with vendors and suppliers/managing supplier agreements
· Property characteristics and leasing/marketing strategies
· Managing risk and understanding commercial insurance
Travel to Alewife area, Cambridge to view new development - finish approximately 4:30 pm
MODULE 2: THE WELL-VERSED REAL ESTATE MANAGER
Friday, February 22, 9:00 am—3:00 pm
Instructor: Barry Familetto, Stetson Management & Development
· Developing effective emergency and disaster preparedness plans and programs managing tenant improvements
· Budgeting, accounting, and business plan development
· Models for recovering operating expenses
· Due diligence process for buying and selling real estate
· Understanding OSHA safety requirements
MODULE 3: BUILDING OPERATIONS I
Friday, March 1, 9:00 am—3:00 pm
Instructor: Mike Gill, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
· How HVAC and plumbing systems work
· How electricity flows through a building and the various levels of power
· Work order systems and best practices for service calls
MODULE 4: BUILDING OPERATIONS II
Friday, March 8, 9:00 am—3:00 pm
Instructor: Mike Gill, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
· Types and operations of fire alarm and control systems
· Reactive vs. preventative vs. predictive maintenance of building facilities/systems
· Elevator and escalator systems and operations
· Roofing systems—built-up, modified bitumen, single-ply
· Managing solid waste and recycling
· Managing cleaning services and contracts
MODULE 5: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Friday, March 22, 9:00 am—3:30 pm
Instructor: Mark Giampa, Related Beal
· Successful approaches to pest management
· Types of parking structures and parking management
· Assuring secure and safe buildings
· Understanding and managing landscaping tasks and snow removal
· Learn about BOMA and meet BOMA leaders
· Learning assessment group exercise
Travel to Congress Square, Downtown Boston, to view new development