Southfield Centre and Bingham Office Center Named Office Buildings of the Year by BOMA

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - Nov. 25, 2013 - PRLog -- The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Metropolitan Detroit has awarded Farbman Group/NAI Farbman’s Southfield Centre and Bingham Office Center buildings the title of 2012–2013 “The Office Building of the Year” (TOBY) in the categories of 100,000-249,999 Square Feet property and Suburban Office Park Low-Rise respectively.

The TOBY Awards is the most prestigious and comprehensive program of its kind in the commercial real estate industry, recognizing quality in office buildings and awarding excellence in office building management.  Buildings were recognized in various categories, including Industrial Office Buildings, Historical Building, Over 1 Million Square Feet, Medical Office Building and property Under 100,000 Square Feet.

“Farbman Group strives for excellence in all facets of real estate services and our team strives to transform forward thinking ideas into cutting edge applications, to achieve maximum results for our clients, company and communities,” said Andy Farbman, CEO, Farbman Group/NAI Farbman.   ““We are very proud to receive this recognition from BOMA for these two outstanding properties. It validates the success of our teams.”

Southfield Centre, also known as the “IBM Building,” is located on 9 Mile Road in Southfield.  This 14-story building includes commercial office space and a restaurant.  The building’s award winning design has been recognized for its energy efficiency, featuring north and east facades that absorb heat and south and west walls that reflect heat.  The building features a full service cafeteria and 24 hour security.

Bingham Office Center, located on Telegraph Road in Bingham Farms, includes a state-of-the-art conference/training center, after hours security with lobby attendant, bank branch and ATM, a full service cafeteria and sundry shop as well as three full service restaurants are in the oulot.  The building boasts various sized suites and on site management.

To be considered for a TOBY, all facets of a building’s operations are thoroughly evaluated during a rigorous judging process, including tenant relations programs, community involvement, emergency preparedness, and security standards and continuing education for building personnel. Floor plans, site plans, and photographs round out the portfolio, providing an extensive examination of the building by the judges.

Winners of the BOMA Detroit TOBY awards will move on to a regional competition, then to a BOMA International competition at the BOMA International Annual Convention.

About Farbman Group / NAI Farbman

Founded in 1976, Farbman Group / NAI Farbman is a leading full-service real estate organization handling all facets of real estate transactions, from property management and leasing to acquisition and disposition. Today, Farbman is one of the largest and most respected full service organizations in the Midwest.  The firm manages more than 20 million square feet of office, retail, multi-family and industrial space throughout Southeast Michigan, Illinois and Florida and is recognized as a leading commercial management and brokerage firm by clientele. For more information, please visit www.Farbman.com and www.NAIFarbman.com.