What Building Owners & Managers Association does

Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International, founded in 1907 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit trade association serving commercial real estate (CRE) professionals across North America through a federation model that includes its educational subsidiary Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) in Annapolis, Maryland. BOMA reunited with BOMI in 2026 after 50 years of independent operation, consolidating its credentialing ecosystem. The organization is the ANSI secretariat for the Z65 floor measurement standard suite covering office, industrial, retail, multi-family/hospitality, mixed-use, and gross areas, and administers five registered professional designations (RPA, FMA, SMT, SMA, BOMI-HP), five certificate programs (PAC, PMFP, FMC, SMC, BEC), and a stackable MicroCredentials program with digital badges.

BOMA generates revenue through six diversified streams: membership dues, education and certification program fees (course registration, certificate and designation programs, exam administration), event registration (BOMA International Conference & Expo, Medical Real Estate Conference), publications and standards sales (Emergency Preparedness Guidebook, Maintenance Guidebook, Functional Accounting Guides, standards documents), and building certification fees (BOMA 360 Performance Program, BOMA BEST Sustainable and Smart certifications, TOBY Awards). Distribution operates through direct membership, a network of local BOMA chapters, the BOMI Learning Portal for self-serve enrollment and exam administration, publications e-commerce, annual conferences, and multimedia channels including the Building Excellence Podcast and weekly newsletters. Primary customer segments are property and building managers, facilities managers and building engineers, CRE owners and institutional investors, and CRE professionals pursuing credentials, spanning office, industrial, retail, medical, hospitality, government, and educational building types. The organization maintains federal and state advocacy operations through its Industry Defense Fund and BOMAPAC, and is a 17-time ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year.

Name

Building Owners & Managers Association

Legal name

Building Owners and Managers Association International

Website

https://boma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BOMA International is a 1907-founded nonprofit trade association serving North American commercial real estate professionals through ANSI floor measurement standards, professional designations (RPA, FMA, SMT, SMA, BOMI-HP), certificate programs, building certifications, conferences, and federal advocacy via its subsidiary BOMI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Trade Association Services

NAICS

Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (551114)

SIC

Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial/Office Owners Association Management (BPAJAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association Compliance, Governance & Board Support Services (BPAJAHAN)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate association
• Professional designations
• Building certifications
• Floor measurement standards
• Property management education

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to BOMA's network, resources, advocacy, education discounts, and member savings programs.
2. Education and Certification Programs: Course registration fees, certificate programs (PAC, PMFP, FMC, SMC, BEC), designation programs (RPA, FMA, SMT, SMA, BOMI-HP), exam fees, and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) fees.
3. Exam Administration: Fees for course exams, capstone experience exams, and exam retakes administered through the BOMI Learning Portal.
4. Event Registration: Conference and expo registration fees including the BOMA International Conference & Expo, Medical Real Estate Conference, and other industry events.
5. Publications and Standards Sales: Sale of BOMA standards documents (print and digital editions) and professional publications including the Emergency Preparedness Guidebook, Maintenance Guidebook, Functional Accounting Guides, and escalation handbooks.
6. Building Certification Fees: Application and certification fees for BOMA 360 Performance Program, BOMA BEST certification, and TOBY Awards entries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BOMA International is a commercial real estate trade association that issues industry-recognized professional designations (RPA, FMA, SMA, BOMI-HP) through its educational subsidiary BOMI Institute, certifies commercial buildings under programs such as BOMA 360 and Earth At Night, and serves as the ANSI-accredited secretariat for the Z65 series of floor measurement standards. It sells memberships, paid designation/certificate programs, conference registrations, and publications to commercial building owners, property managers, facility managers, and asset managers in the United States, Canada, and select international markets.

Product overview

BOMA International operates as a comprehensive commercial real estate trade association and credential provider offering a multi-tiered educational ecosystem through its Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI). The portfolio centers on five professional designations (RPA®, FMA®, SMT®, SMA®, BOMI-HP®) and five certificate programs (PAC, PMFP, FMC, SMC, BEC), supported by ShortCourses and MicroCredentials for ongoing professional development. Building recognition offerings include the BOMA 360 Performance Program, BOMA BEST certifications (Sustainable and Smart tracks), and the TOBY Awards. BOMA publishes the industry-standard floor measurement methodology suite covering office, industrial, retail, multi-family/hospitality, mixed-use, and gross areas—maintained as ANSI-approved standards. The organization conducts major annual conferences, publishes industry guidance, produces the Building Excellence Podcast, and maintains advocacy presence at federal and state levels. The ecosystem operates through the BOMI Learning Portal for credential management and exam administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RPA (Real Property Administrator) Designation Professional credential administered by BOMI Institute for experienced commercial property managers, requiring coursework, examinations, and ongoing continuing education.
• FMA (Facility Management Administrator) Designation Professional credential for facility management practitioners responsible for building operations, maintenance, and occupant services in commercial properties.
• SMA (Systems Maintenance Administrator) Designation Professional credential for building systems and maintenance technicians and administrators working in commercial real estate.
• BOMI-HP (High-Performance) Designation Professional credential for practitioners focused on high-performance, energy-efficient, and sustainable commercial building operations.
• BOMA 360 Performance Program Building performance certification program that recognizes excellence in commercial building operations and management across an industry-validated set of criteria.
• Earth At Night Certification Sustainability-focused building certification program for commercial properties pursuing energy efficiency and environmental performance recognition.
• BOMA Experience Exchange Report Annual benchmarking publication providing commercial real estate operating expense and income data, used by owners and managers for budget planning and lease negotiations.
• BOMA BEST Conference Annual multi-day conference, education program, and trade show for commercial real estate professionals, offered by BOMA International.
• ANSI Z65 Floor Measurement Standards Family of ANSI-accredited floor measurement standards (Z65 series) administered by BOMA International as the accredited secretariat, providing the industry-reference methodology for office floor area calculations.
• BOMA Membership (Corporate/Individual) Paid annual membership program granting individuals and organizations access to BOMA resources, advocacy, networking events, member pricing on education and certification programs, and participation in standards development.

Quantifiable outcome

• BOMA 360 buildings earn higher scores in nearly all tenant satisfaction categories
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Home Depot ProcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Home Depot Pro is the sponsor for BOMA's TOBY Awards program. The Home Depot offers BOMA members exclusive annual rebate incentive programs including 2% annual rebate on qualifying purchases plus volume pricing and exclusive offers through the Pro Xtra program.
• HD SupplycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHD Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, is a leading wholesale distribution company serving customers across multiple industries. BOMA members receive access to over 100,000 MRO products with competitive pricing, house accounts with credit lines, and a portion of purchases directly supports local BOMA chapters.
• BOMI (Building Owners and Managers Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOMI reunited with BOMA International after 50 years and is now the number one CRE educational provider in North America. BOMI delivers all BOMA/BOMI courses, certificates, designations, and professional development programs through the BOMI Learning Portal.
• U.S. Environmental Protection AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOMA is a 17-time ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year and strongly supports the ENERGY STAR buildings program. The DOE has now been designated as lead agency for ENERGY STAR following EPA transition, with BOMA advocating for program continuity.
• U.S. Department of EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DOE has been designated lead agency for the ENERGY STAR program following Memorandum of Agreement with EPA. BOMA advocates for continued ENERGY STAR funding and program administration through DOE.
• Building EnginesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilding Engines sponsors the Building Excellence podcast episode on AI in commercial real estate, providing technology insights for CRE professionals.
• YardiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYardi sponsors the Building Excellence podcast episode on AI-driven future in commercial real estate, discussing AI integration and large language models for operational efficiency.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Appraisal Institute: The Appraisal Institute credentials CRE appraisers (MAI designation) and overlaps with BOMA's PMFP certificate and asset-management credentials. Both organizations serve CRE valuation professionals and rely on continuing education revenue from a similar member demographic.
• CoreNet Global: CoreNet Global serves corporate real estate (CRE) executives and end-users, overlapping with BOMA's property/facility manager segments. Both organizations deliver executive education, credentials (MCR from CoreNet vs BOMI-HP from BOMA), and thought leadership in commercial real estate operations.
• Urban Land Institute (ULI): ULI is a global research and education organization for land use and real estate professionals, with overlapping membership of CRE owners, developers, and investors. Both organizations publish authoritative industry research, host annual conferences, and convene senior leadership across the commercial real estate sector.
• CCIM Institute: CCIM Institute offers the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation for CRE investment professionals, competing with BOMA's PMFP certificate and BOMI-HP designation. Both organizations serve investment, financial, and asset management professionals in commercial real estate.
• Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM): IREM is the most direct peer to BOMA in CRE credentialing — it offers the CPM (Certified Property Manager) and ARM (Accredited Residential Manager) designations that compete head-to-head with BOMA's RPA and FMA. Both organizations serve property managers and owners of commercial/multi-family real estate.
• NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association): NAIOP serves commercial real estate developers, owners, and investors — overlapping heavily with BOMA's owner/investor member base. Both organizations advocate at federal/state levels, host major conferences, and publish CRE research; their membership rosters substantially overlap.
• International Facility Management Association (IFMA): IFMA is the leading global facility management association and administers the CFM (Certified Facility Manager) credential, competing directly with BOMA's FMA designation. Both organizations target facilities managers and offer certifications, training, and advocacy in overlapping commercial property segments.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of REALTORS (NAR): NAR is the largest U.S. real estate trade association, serving residential and commercial practitioners. NAR overlaps with BOMA only on the commercial brokerage side; its scale and brand dwarf BOMA, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct competitor in CRE management credentials.
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS): RICS is a global, broad incumbent in real estate and construction credentialing, with MRICS designation competing for internationally-active CRE professionals. RICS is larger and more global than BOMA but serves overlapping CRE valuation, management, and standards-setting roles.

Others

• Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI): BOMI is now a subsidiary of BOMA International (reunited in 2026), but historically operated as an independent CRE education provider. Listed as 'Others' because it is no longer a true peer — it is BOMA's educational arm rather than an external comparable.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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