Monday, December 23, 2019

KBS Achieves First-Ever WiredScore Property in Bloomington, MN Market


Rodney (Rod) Richerson

BLOOMINGTON, MN – KBS, one of the largest owners of premier commercial real estate in the nation, has announced that Northland Center, a two-building, 492,514 square-foot Class A office park, has become the first-ever property to achieve Wired Certification in the Bloomington, Minnesota market.

The asset was awarded Wired Certified Gold status by WiredScore, indicating that it meets the international standard for cutting-edge internet connectivity in office buildings. 

 Northland Center becomes one of only eight buildings in the state of Minnesota to receive this certification.


Giovanni Cordoves
This distinction underscores KBS’ ongoing focus on innovation and technology within its portfolio of assets, according to Rod Richerson, regional president, Western United States for KBS.

“We understand that connectivity is a key demand driver for today’s most prominent office tenants,” says Richerson. 

“By achieving this first-ever Wired Certification in Bloomington, we continue to demonstrate our position as a forward-looking owner with assets that are held to the very highest of standards.”

With this new designation, KBS now holds 32 Wired Certified assets nationwide.

“Exceptional connectivity is a must have among office users,” says Giovanni Cordoves, a senior vice president for KBS and asset manager of Northland Center.

“By achieving this certification, Northland Center is even more well-positioned to deliver the productive, connected workplace today’s tenants require for stability and growth.”

 “KBS stands out as an innovator in the greater Twin Cities office market and clearly demonstrates a commitment to upholding best-in-class connectivity standards,” says Arie Barendrecht, CEO & Founder of WiredScore.


 Arie Barendrecht
“In pursuing Wired Certification, the Northland Center property underwent a comprehensive certification process that evaluated its digital infrastructure and ability to deliver a seamless connectivity experience, ensuring that its tenants are able to stay online and maintain productivity levels at all times.”

In addition to Northland Center, KBS owns Wired Certified assets in the Washington D.C. metro area, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, and California.

Of these buildings, two are Platinum Certified, 14 are Gold Certified, 15 are Silver Certified, and one is Wired Certified.

Peter Bren
Additional technology-oriented amenities at some KBS properties include EV car-charging stations, energy-management systems, golf simulators, media rooms, outdoor TV areas, security systems, smartphone apps, touchscreen directories, TV lounges and TV viewing rooms.

 “Technology is among our top considerations as we acquire and operate best-in-class assets in the epicenter of growth markets,” says Cordoves.

 “As a leader, we will sustain our focus on connectivity while continuing to deliver the most innovative amenities, services, and workplace designs in the industry.”

About KBS

KBS is one of the largest ownersof premier commercial real estate in the nation.  

As a private equity real estate company and an SEC-registered investment adviser, KBS and its affiliated companies have completed transactional activity of approximately $40 billion on behalf of private and institutional investors globally. 

Chuck Schreiber
Founded in 1992 by Peter Bren and Chuck Schreiber, KBS acquires and operates prime commercial real estate in some of the most successful epicenters in the country. 

The firm is committed in its business ethics, its business relationships and its constant focus on exceeding the expectations of our investors, partners and tenants. 






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