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-Building Engineer Fernando Torres Also Recognized as Chief Engineer of the Year-
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (December 12, 2023) – Plaza 100, a 175,510 square-foot, Class-A office building in Ft. Lauderdale, was recently recognized with The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award in the 100,000 – 250,000 square-foot category by BOMA Fort Lauderdale / Palm Beaches (Building Owners Managers Association).
Located at 100 NE Third Avenue in the trendy “NoBro” (North Broward) district, Plaza 100 is an eleven-story building featuring on-site management by Foundry Commercial, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, panoramic ocean and city views, covered and structured parking, on-site banking, and recently renovated common areas. The property is located within a less than five-minute walk to the Brightline Train and is also Energy Star Certified.
From left to right, Foundry Commercial Building Engineer Fernando Torres, Senior Real Estate Manager Judy Diaz, and Real Estate Assistant Emma Pinero
In addition to being recognized with a TOBY Award in the 100,000 – 250,000 square-foot category, Foundry Building Engineer Fernando Torres was also named Chief Engineer of the Year.
“Congratulations to Fernando Torres on a well-deserved recognition as Chief Engineer of the Year in the BOMA Fort Lauderdale / Palm Beaches TOBY Awards. His extensive experience in building engineering, covering operations, maintenance, supervision, and renovations, exemplifies his unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Cary Fronstin, Director of Property Management Operations for Foundry Commercial. “Additionally, we’re thrilled that the team, led by Senior Real Estate Manager Judy Diaz, received a TOBY Award in the 100,000 – 250,000 square-foot category, recognizing their outstanding dedication to tenant satisfaction and the creation of an inviting work environment.
The TOBY Awards represent an international competition recognizing properties that exemplify superior building quality and excellence in office building management. A TOBY Award is the most prestigious and comprehensive in the commercial real estate industry. During the competition, all facets of a building’s operations are thoroughly evaluated. Buildings are judged on everything from community involvement, tenant relations and site management to environmental and green policies and procedures. As the leading organization for the commercial real estate property management community in South Florida and part of a larger network of associations, BOMA Fort Lauderdale / Palm Beaches plays an important public role as a leader and advocate in the industry.