October 2026 BOMA BRIEFS
News and Views for CRE
In This Issue: From the BAE - “Last Chance”
Foundation Scholarships Available
TOBY Awards Show - The Seven!
From the Emerging Pro Chair
Call for Leadership Nominations
Pull For BOMA Photos
BOMA FOUNDATION RAFFLE BOMA International Market Study BOMA International AI Survey LEED Courses
Welcome New Members!
SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER TODAY December 2 - TOBY AWARDS SHOW
BOMA Briefs Sponsors
October 2026
From the BAE - Last Chance x3
BOMA Members, It’s your Last Chance!
1 - To get your Thanks for Giving Raffle. Tickets are only $20 each ticket and that one ticket gives you 30 chances to win! If your 3-digits match the Michigan 3-digit evening draw in November, you win $250. If your ticket matches the 3-digits on Nov. 7, 14, 21 or 28, you win $500! Thanks for Giving Raffle tickets make for great gifts and employee rewards. And they are easy to purchase. 2 - To apply for a $2000 scholarship for you or a family member. The BOMA Foundation is expecting to give away three $2000 scholarships this year. Applications are currently few, so your opportunity is GREAT! BOMA is working for you to afford the cost of trade and professional development and to help your family with the cost of college. Apply here! Hurry, the deadline is October 31st! 3 - This is the LAST CHANCE to nominate your colleagues! Let’s celebrate your industry partner’s achievements, nominate today! NOMINATE a Colleague for Recognition
Property Manager of the Year Facility Manager of the Year Building Engineer of the Year Allied Member of the Year Principal Member of the Year Corporate Member of the Year Rising Star
While there will be another chance to register for the December 2 TOBY AWARDS SHOW, why wait? Register now and be ready for another unique night of entertainment and celebration of our Commercial Real Estate Industry. I invite you to take just a few moments and check out videos of the past two years TOBY Awards Show. Relive the super fun Shark Tank skit in 2024, followed by the Roaring 20’s dance scene in 2025. Great times! This year will be hilarious and deliciously fun at the incredible SEVEN, in Ferndale. You ARE the Commercial Real Estate industry, which makes this a can’t miss event! Join us for this formal classic winter event that celebrates you! We just wrapped up our PULL for BOMA Clay Shoot Tournament. This year we created winning brackets for Men and Women. Congratulations to our top shooters! Top Gun Women- Jill Garrisi, Out of The Box Solutions Men- Trevor Duke, Thomas Duke Co.
Thank you again to the Detroit Gun Club for hosting BOMA! Thank you to our wonderful Tournament Sponsors:
MarbleLife /GroutMasters
Rose Paving
I.M.K. Cleaning
Premier Paving
MJ White U&S Companies GDI Integrated Facility Services Prudential Alarm CB Asphalt Hutch Paving RAM Construction 360 Fire & Flood Titan Security
Olivers Sweeping Sciens - Elite Fire Division Titan Pavement
Allied Construction P.I.C. Maintenance BSI Paving
I encourage each and every one of you to take a look at the BOMA 2026 Market Study. The impact you make in this industry is astounding. The multiplier effect of your work alone is amazing. For every $1 invested in Commercial Real Estate industry $2.2 dollars are generated in the economy. Also in this issue is a BOMA International AI Survey. Your experience and opinions matter! Thank YOU for your membership. Together, we are advancing our industry, strengthening relationships, and ensuring that BOMA Detroit remains the premier resource and voice for commercial real estate professionals across the region. Thank you!
2026 Pull For BOMA Clay Shoot
From the Emerging Professionals Chair
Investing in What's Next - The best investment we can make in commercial real estate isn't in our buildings. It's in our people. Throughout my career, I've seen firsthand how a conversation, an introduction, or an opportunity to get involved can change someone's trajectory. These moments are so critical. They create confidence, open doors, and often shape the leaders our industry depends on years later. That's why I'm proud to serve as Chair of the Emerging Professionals Committee for BOMA Metro Detroit. Emerging Professionals is designed for members with ten years or less in the commercial real estate industry and exists to help the next generation build relationships, expand industry knowledge, develop leadership skills, and become active participants in the future of our profession. This year, our committee focused on creating meaningful opportunities for connection. Commercial real estate has always been a relationship-driven business, and some of the most valuable lessons happen outside of our day-to-day responsibilities. Through our programming and events, we've created opportunities for professionals across Metro Detroit to build their networks, learn from one another, and truly step outside of their comfort zones to grow as professionals. One of our key goals has been establishing two annual Emerging Professional events focused on networking, professional development, and industry engagement. We want these events to be more than another to-do on your calendar. As we look ahead, our focus remains on growing participation, creating opportunities for emerging leaders, and ensuring that BOMA continues to be a place where people can build rewarding and impactful careers. The future of our industry depends on developing talented professionals who are prepared to lead, and we're committed to doing our part to help make that happen. I am fortunate to serve alongside an outstanding committee whose passion and dedication make this mission possible:
Amanda Bastien, BEDROCK Detroit Jahmar Rashad, BEDROCK Detroit Nicholas Ferris, Thomas Duke Company Thomas White, Kirco Management Services Branden Powell, REDICO Rachel Salliotte, BOMA Metro Detroit Liaison
This year also marks an important milestone for one of our committee members. Jahmar Rashad is wrapping up his final year as an Emerging Professional as he reaches ten years in the commercial real estate industry. Jahmar has been instrumental in shaping this committee, growing participation, and creating opportunities for others to get involved. Jahmar is a natural born leader, and we cannot wait to see what he does next. As Jahmar prepares for his next chapter, we'll be looking for a new committee member to join the Emerging Professionals leadership team. If you're passionate about our industry, interested in growing your network, and looking for a meaningful way to get involved with BOMA, I encourage you to reach out. Thank you to everyone who has supported Emerging Professionals, attended an event, mentored a colleague, or encouraged someone new to get involved. A special thank you to the vendors and industry partners who have sponsored our events throughout the year. We appreciate your partnership and your commitment to building relationships with the next generation of industry leaders. I look forward to seeing many of you at the upcoming TOBY Awards. It has always been one of my favorite BOMA events and was my first introduction to the organization. Beyond celebrating exceptional properties and accomplishments, I've always appreciated the opportunity to recognize the people behind the work.
Amanda Bastien Chair, Emerging Professionals Committee BOMA Metro Detroit
(L-R) Tom White, Jahmar Rashad, Amanda Bastien, Nick Ferris, Branden Powell., Rachel Salliotte
BOMA International Market Study Commercial real estate is more than where business happens, it's a powerful economic engine. This report explores the impact of BOMA’s 79 Locals on the U.S. economy, revealing how commercial properties drive jobs, investment, and growth in communities nationwide. Explore the full report and discover the numbers behind the impact. Below is Michigan.
BOMA International is conducting a membership survey on the use of artificial intelligence in commercial real estate. BOMA Metro Detroit invites you to participate in this survey – even if you do not use AI or use it rarely. The deadline to participate in the survey has been extended to October 23 . rd This survey is designed to understand how CRE professionals are currently using AI, where they see opportunities for additional use, what benefits and challenges they are experiencing, and how organizations are addressing issues such as training, governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and human oversight. Participate in the survey using this link-> CRE Professionals Survey & Product/Service Provider (Allied Member) Professionals Survey The survey should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. The survey collection and reporting are anonymous, and results will only be reported in aggregate.
LEEDING GREEN Green Associate Certification: Fall Enrollment
Be among the first LEED v5 Green Associate professionals. Earn a globally recognized credential that validates your sustainability knowledge and demonstrates your commitment to advancing sustainable building practices. Our workshops go beyond simply passing the test, they give you a strong and practical understanding of sustainable building to apply in the real world. Register here today - https://leadinggreen.com/online
Be LEED v5 Ready: Our training has been extensively updated for the newly released LEED v5 rating system, requirements, and exam format.
Open to All : Professionals in any industry can participate with no prior experience required. Comprehensive Support : Get our textbook, 400 updated v5 practice questions, class recordings, and on-demand assistance from our LEED AP+ staff. Trusted Provider: LeadingGreen has prepared over 18,000 candidates with a 99% pass rate and brings global experience from 50+ LEED-certified buildings. Career-Boosting : Enhance your professional profile with an industry-recognized credential that demonstrates your expertise in sustainability.
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Welcome New Members!
Cecille Galang - Avistone
Ricardo Johnson - WDIV
Gabriel Aleman - Technique Roofing
Paul Mordovanaki - Mordo Construction
Michael Mayes - MSC Flooring
Make This Your Season for Growth BOMI
As the year winds down, it's the perfect time to invest in your professional development and finish the year strong. With BOMI's Online Self-Paced Courses, you can build valuable skills, work toward a BOMI credential, and advance your CRE career on a schedule that works for you. Access course materials anytime, from any device, and learn at your own pace wherever you have an internet connection. This fall, focus on growth that fits your life. Find your next Online Self- Paced course today!
Six Considerations for Spec Suites in an Evolving Office Market REjournals
Answering a call for speed and value from office tenants, the marketplace is making the shift from tenant allowances to speculative or “spec” suites. In the past, landlords offering a tenant allowance gave the tenant more control over their finished space. But the need to engage an architect, hire a general contractor, plan the layout, and purchase furniture greatly extended the amount of time needed for the tenant to complete the space. And frequently, projects were delivered late and over budget. .
Where Sustainability Is Changing Commercial Construction Facilitiesnet
When people talk about innovation in construction, they usually mean the visible kind: prefabrication and modular assembly, digital modeling and clash detection, robotics on the job site and headline-grabbing new materials. Those tools are real, and they matter. But on commercial interior projects, the most consequential innovation is quieter. It is happening in the way sustainability gets built into ordinary decisions, and it is changing the way projects come together from the first planning meeting. Why High Traffic Facilities Need To Treat Entrances Like Infrastructure Buildings As buildings become increasingly focused on occupant experience and operational efficiency, facility leaders should begin viewing entrances through the same lens as other critical infrastructure systems. Read more.
Thank you for being a valued member of BOMA Metro Detroit!
We are so grateful for your continued support and are proud to have you as part of our BOMA family!
-Rick and Rachel
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