Accurate measurement is the foundation of every real estate decision. When data is outdated or inconsistent, valuation gaps, compliance issues, and transaction delays can quickly erode asset performance. SAA’s Real Estate Measurement & Analytics Group brings clarity to complexity through verified BOMA-compliant data that enhances confidence and protects value. By transforming raw information into reliable insight, we help clients move faster, negotiate smarter, and manage their portfolios with precision and purpose.
SAA’s Real Estate Measurement & Analytics Group delivers BOMA-verified data and actionable insights that help owners, investors, and asset managers protect value, mitigate risk, and optimize asset performance with confidence.
Capture Hidden Value
Improve Negotiating Power
Mitigate Compliance Risks
SAA’s Real Estate Measurement & Analytics Group equips brokers with verified, audit-ready data and precise documentation that strengthen listings, build client trust, reduce negotiation friction, and accelerate transactions with confidence.
Build Client Trust
Market with Confidence
Close Deals Backed by Verified Data
SAA’s Real Estate Measurement & Analytics Group provides corporate occupiers with verified space data that ensures accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment, enabling efficient operations and confident real estate decisions.
Optimize Space Usage
Streamline Operations
Empower Smarter Deal Estate Decisions
SAA integrates precise measurement with architectural expertise to deliver a seamless, end-to-end approach for optimizing real estate assets. Our in-house team oversees every phase — from field verification and documentation to analysis and design integration — ensuring accuracy, consistency, and speed across the process. This unified model reduces risk, eliminates hand-offs, and accelerates decision-making.
Accurate rentable area (BOMA, REBNY, IPMS)
Floor plans for leasing and marketing
Documentation for lease agreements
Audit-ready deliverables to support transparency and speed
Analyze leased vs. vacant space
Identify under-performing floorplates
Common area/load factor analysis
Portfolio benchmarks
Strategic recommendations to reconfigure or reposition assets
Scenario modeling (e.g., re-stacking floors)
Advise on tenant targeting and suite sizing
Capex planning support
Verified usable/rentable areas
Floor plans for internal use or compliance
Check lease accuracy
Accurate data for renewal or expansion planning
See how space is being used
Identify unused or crowded areas
Compare space use to industry norms
Basic space performance reporting
Workplace strategy (right-sizing, hybrid planning)
Portfolio optimization across multiple sites
Scenario modeling (e.g., grow, shrink, relocate)
Decision support for real estate planning
From acquisitions to tenant improvements, these use cases show how SAA’s measurement and analytics deliver clarity, accuracy, and measurable ROI across every stage of the real estate lifecycle.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Assessing environmental impacts is essential for sustainable development. We conduct thorough evaluations to ensure compliance.
Environmental Impact Assessment
A developer sought to build a new commercial complex but faced scrutiny over potential environmental impacts. The project was at risk of being delayed due to regulatory concerns.
We conducted a comprehensive environmental impact assessment, identifying potential issues and recommending mitigation strategies. Our report satisfied regulatory requirements and facilitated the approval process.
The project received the necessary approvals, allowing construction to proceed while ensuring environmental sustainability.
Planned Renovations or Tenant Improvements
Renovations can enhance property value. We guide you through the process to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Planned Renovations or Tenant Improvements
A landlord planned significant renovations to improve tenant amenities but was unsure about compliance with building codes. The risk of costly rework loomed large.
We provided a detailed compliance checklist and worked closely with the contractor to ensure all renovations met local building codes. Our proactive approach minimized risks and streamlined the renovation process.
The renovations were completed on time and within budget, enhancing tenant satisfaction and increasing property value.
Maximizing Rentable Area (BOMA Recalculation)
Optimizing space can significantly increase revenue. We provide accurate BOMA calculations to maximize your property's potential.
Maximizing Rentable Area (BOMA Recalculation)
A commercial property owner realized that their rentable area was not accurately calculated, leading to lost revenue opportunities. The existing BOMA calculations were outdated and did not reflect the current layout.
We performed a comprehensive BOMA recalculation, taking into account recent renovations and changes in tenant layouts. Our detailed report provided the owner with a clear understanding of their property's potential.
The owner was able to adjust rental rates accordingly, resulting in increased revenue and improved tenant satisfaction.
Jurisdictional Requirement or Permit Trigger
Understanding local regulations is crucial for project success. We ensure compliance with all necessary permits.
Jurisdictional Requirement or Permit Trigger
A developer in Los Angeles encountered delays due to missing permits for a new residential building. The city flagged the project for non-compliance with zoning laws, halting construction.
Our team conducted a thorough review of local regulations and identified the necessary permits. We assisted the developer in obtaining the required approvals, allowing construction to resume.
The project was back on track, and the developer learned the importance of early engagement with local authorities to avoid future delays.
Code Enforcement or Accessibility Complaint
An inspection flag can trigger costly delays. We deliver accurate data, clear documentation and proof of compliance.
Code Enforcement or Accessibility Complaint
A property owner in Santa Monica faced unexpected inspection issues when the city reviewed restroom compliance during a tenant improvement project—even though restrooms were outside the project scope. The inspection revealed a minor 1/8" non-compliance, delaying the Certificate of Occupancy and tenant move-in.
SAA advised early restroom compliance verification at the project outset—a step the owner initially declined. Once the issue arose, our team coordinated the necessary correction and guided the property through the reinspection process to secure timely approval.
The landlord incurred additional costs and delays but gained valuable insight: even seemingly “untouched” spaces can trigger compliance reviews. This experience underscored the value of SAA’s proactive verification approach, saving time, cost, and frustration on future projects.
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Co-Author of the Newest BOMA Standards
Erin Miller leads SAA’s Real Estate Measurement & Analytics Group, an essential partner to building owners, tenants, asset managers, and brokers who need clarity, precision, and strategic insight before making their next real estate move.
With over two decades of technical and architectural expertise, Erin has built one of the industry’s most trusted space accounting teams. Her group delivers comprehensive services - from field surveys and as-builts to BOMA area analysis, accessibility compliance, and strategic assessments - designed to inform smarter investment and leasing decisions.
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