BOMA Magazine

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Today’s industrial market is being reshaped by a new “revolution” fueled by a growing appetite for smarter, more sustainable buildings. One aspect in particular is top of mind—power. Power capacity, resiliency and cost are all key differentiators in what has become a more competitive industrial market, with both tenants and investors gravitating to high-performing, energy-efficient buildings.

Each March, the global commercial real estate community convenes in Cannes for MIPIM – an event that some have compared to Davos for real estate. MIPIM has become a meeting point for 20,000+ influential investors, developers, operators, and public sector leaders from 90 countries, all gathered to exchange ideas and discuss what comes next for the urban built environment.

This white paper defines agentic AI, explores how it’s evolving and shares strategies for effective implementation. Agentic AI, already a driving force for many leading real estate companies, promises to transform the sector in the next few years. Moving far beyond simple automation, AI agents will execute complex tasks proactively without human intervention.

Mixed-use projects come in all shapes and sizes, from busy 24/7 commercial and residential hubs to a simple pairing of complementary property types. For property teams, mixed-use properties present unique opportunities and challenges. The day-to-day management of mixed-use developments can be demanding due to their complexity. This case study examines how two mixed-use properties used the BOMA 360 program as a framework for achieving energy efficiency, invaluable upgrades, and tenant satisfaction.

Buildings always want to put their best foot forward to attract and retain tenants. But in a marketwhere owners and managers are battling competition with tight operating budgets, they need totarget investment in areas that can deliver the most bang for the buck. Class B and C owners don’t have the luxury of simply throwing money at a problem. Rising operating expenses, insurance, and debt service costs are all squeezing NOI.

Corporate facility teams are tasked with a tricky balancing act of managing assets that are often viewed as both a cost center and a strategic asset. Corporate real estate assets serve a variety of purposes ranging from global headquarters and R&D functions to manufacturing and distribution. The common theme is that these facilities are often mission critical.

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2026  — On March 3, officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) signed a Memorandum of Agreement establishing DOE as the lead agency for the ENERGY STAR® program. For over 20 years, BOMA has been a strong supporter of the ENERGY STAR program. Our members use the Portfolio Manager program to benchmark their energy use, using the data to improve their operations, reduce operational costs, and comply with local regulations.

Medical office buildings (MOBs) are poised to benefit from major structural shifts: the growing wave of spending on health and wellness and changes in the way healthcare services are delivered. MOBs are known for attracting “sticky” tenants and high retention rates. Once medical tenants find a good location and property owner partner, they generally don’t want to leave.

Office properties across the board are feeling intense pressure to provide a tenant experience that draws employees back to the workplace, while also managing demands to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs. The stakes are often higher for single-tenant office buildings where the satisfaction and decision-making of one company can result in occupancy that is 100%—or zero.