SLIDE 1 What’s Your Cat in the Wall? Build Your Story & Become a TOBY Winner!
Panel of Winners & Judges
April 21, 2020
2019 Int’l Winners 737 North Michigan 550 W. Washington 500 West Madison
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TOBY Panel Moderator
SU SUSAN AN HAM HAMME MER
SLIDE 3 Panelist Introduction - WINNERS
El Elizabe zabeth h Kilroy, CB CBRE RE 2019 International Winner: Mixed-Use 737 North Michigan/Olympia Centre Mi Micha hael el Gr Grah aham am, MB MB Rea eal Es Estat ate 2020 North Central Region Winner: Renovated 1 North Dearborn Kar aren en Pa Pahl hl, St Ster erlin ling g Bay Bay 2020 North Central Region Winner: 100K – 249,999 SF 1515 West Webster Jul ulia a Hu Hudspe peth, h, The he Joh
n Bu Buck k Co Company any North Central Region Winner: Historical The Rookery
SLIDE 4 Panelist Introduction - Judges
Abby y Ki Kichu hura, a, Tran answe wester ern International TOBY Winner: Over 1 Million SF 500 West Madison Nico cole A e Appl pplega egate, e, M&J W J Wilkow kow 2019 Judge Former TOBY Applicant
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g Que Questio tion
I am I am a:
Potential TOBY Applicant Potential TOBY Judge Previous Finalist Previous Winner Vendor/Supplier Partner
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THIS IS ARMADILLO
AKA ARMY
SLIDE 7 Today’s Agenda
- TOBY Basics & Overview
- Panel Discussion on Best Practices
- Question and Answer Session
SLIDE 8 Three Levels of Competition
- 1. Local
- 2. Regional
- Mid-Atlantic, Southern, Southwest, North Central, Midwest
Northern, Pacific Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Canadian and International
- 3. International
- June 2021 BOMA International Conference in Boston MA
SLIDE 9 TOBY Categories
17 Categories – can only choose ONE!
5 Categories Based on Square Feet 12 Other Property Types
Industrial Office Medical Mixed Use Public Use Retail Medical Office Under 100,000 SF 100,000-299,999 SF 250,000-499,999 SF 500,000-999,999 SF Over 1 Million SF Suburban Low-Rise Suburban Mid-Rise Corporate Facility Earth Historical Renovated
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Which Category is Best for Us?
BOMA/Chicago Follows International Guidelines Read Entry Requirement Descriptions Carefully Historically the Square Footage Candidates have the Most Entries Make it a Team Decision
SLIDE 11 Important Dates
Application Portal Open: Mi Mid-Jul July y 20 2020 20 Onsite Judging: Oc Octob
mber 20 2020 20 Local Winners Announced: Ja Januar nuary y 202 2021 North Central Region Applications Due: Ma March h 20 2021 North Central Regional Winners Announced: Ap April il 20 2021 International TOBY Gala: Jun June e 202 2021 1 in in Bo Boston
MA
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Entry Requirements
At least one e year r from date of occupancy of the first tenant by June ne 15, 5, 202 2020 0 with a minimum of 12 12 months of building operations. All categories must be at least 50% 50% occupied. Review Individual Categories for Separate Requirements.
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Local Toby – Step 1
Prepare and Write the Application Submit on TOBY Portal
SLIDE 14 TOBY Application Sections
Online TOBY Portal Application for Regional & International
- Application worth 100+ points
- Building Description/Building Standards/Photos: 5 points
- Community Service: 15 points
- Tenant Relations: 15 points
- Energy Conservation: 20 points
- Environmental, Regulatory, Sustainability: 15 points
- Emergency Preparedness/Life Safety: 15 points
- Training for Building Personnel: 15 points
SLIDE 15 TOBY Application for Earth
Online TOBY Portal Application for Regional & International
- Application worth 110+ points
- Building Description/Executive Summary/Photos: 5 points
- Reduction of Environmental Risk: 15 points
- Indoor Air Quality/Green Cleaning:15 points
- Recycling: 10 points
- Community Service: 10 points
- Energy Conservation: 20 points
- Water Conservation: 10 points
- Interior Finish: 10 points
- Indoor Air Quality/Green Cleaning: 5 points
- Occupant Communication/Education: 5 points
- Case Study: 5 points
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TOBY & BOMA 360 Comparison
If your building has achieved the BOMA 360 or LEED designation, then you are strategically placed to enter for TOBY based on the work you have already done! Refer to the BOMA360 and TOBY Comparison document. Keep in mind – these are separate programs/awards. Refer to handout for more information.
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TOBY Panel for Applicants & Judges Let the panel discussion begin!
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TOBY Panel Why participate in the TOBY competition? Participate as an applicant? Participate as a judge?
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TOBY Panel Which category should your building enter? Square Footage? Earth Category? Renovated Category? Historical Category? Retail?
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TOBY Panel How and when should your building prepare for the local competition?
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Step 2 – Onsite Inspection
SLIDE 22 Step 2 – Onsite Inspection
In October/November, 3 or 4 judges will inspect your building. Your building is evaluated based
- n the inspection sheets that
BOMA/Chicago will send to you. Review these forms before the inspection. Prepare your onsite inspection to touch on each aspect. Practice with your team.
SLIDE 23 Step 2 – Onsite Inspection
- Prescribed inspection areas – mi
mini nimum mum 70% 70% sco core re req equire uired. d.
- Evidence of Evacuation Drills
- Preventive Maintenance Manual
- Standard Operating Procedures Manual
- Financial Reporting
- Purchasing Policies
- COI Comprehensive & Liability Insurance
- Certificate of Occupancy or Business
- License
Prepare your onsite inspection to touch on each aspect. Practice with your team.
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TOBY Panel
How should your building prepare for the on-site inspection? How do judges prepare for the inspection?
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Panel – How Do You Use These Forms?
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TOBY Panel How did your team impress the judges during the on-site inspection?
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TOBY Panel
How Are Judges Impressed?
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TOBY Panel
How can vendors, service providers and other stakeholders (including tenants and owners) get involved in building participation and success?
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TOBY Panel We won locally! Now what? How do we prepare for regional and international?
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TOBY Panel Using the International Portal
SLIDE 31 TOBY Panel
How do you use attachments to supplement your application? How do judges use your attachments and how important are they?
Typ ypes of At Attac achments hments Site Plan Building & Team Photos Statement of Energy Performance Tenant Event Examples Organizational Chart & More
SLIDE 32 Which Categories Present the Greatest Challenge?
Community Service Tenant Relations Environmental, Regulatory & Sustainability Emergency Preparedness & Life Safety Building Personnel Training Energy Conservation
SLIDE 33 EARTH AWARD – ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES
Building Description Building Standards Photos Attachments
Reduction of Environmental Risk Water Conservation Interior Finish Recycling Occupant Communication/ Education Energy Conservation Indoor Air Quality/ Green Cleaning Case Study
SLIDE 34 Best Practices for Online Portal
- Create as a Word document and
copy/paste into the portal
- Be aware of the specific word
counts; these word counts are different for each category
- Upload attachments as directed
- Chronicle outcomes
- Write in the active voice
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Final Thoughts
TOBY is not a “beauty” contest, but…. Goal is to win locally but keep sites on Regional & International Images are critical for Regional & International Customize the application to your building Make it a Management Team Decision and Effort
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Applicant Best Practices
Refer to the “TOBY Applicant Best Practices” Handout
SLIDE 37 2021 Information – Coming in July Find all Find all TOBY OBY inf information
at ww www.bom .bomac achicago.or hicago.org
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BOMA/Chicago’s Regional Winner ZOOM Announcement
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TOBY Publicity & Media
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TOBY Publicity & Media
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TOBY Publicity & Media
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TOBY Publicity & Media, April, 2019
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Final Thoughts
Final Words of Wisdom from the Experts
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DID YOU FORGET ABOUT ARMY?
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THIS IS A CAT IN THE WALL!
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TOBY Panel
Questions?
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TOBY Panel