Commercial real estate properties protected and supported by LVC Companies’ fire protection, life safety, and security systems swept the top honors at the 2026 TOBY Awards hosted by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Greater Minneapolis.
Recognized as one of the most prestigious awards programs in commercial real estate, the TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) Awards celebrate excellence in building operations, property management, and tenant experience. Judging criteria include the effectiveness of fire and life safety systems and security infrastructure, building management practices, sustainability initiatives, and risk management planning.
LVC-supported properties claimed first place in all four major building categories — a strong reflection of the importance of properly designed, installed, and maintained fire alarm, fire protection, and security systems in high-performing commercial facilities.
BOMA Greater Minneapolis announced its 2026 winners in February at the annual Best of BOMA Gala.
They include:
Best Historical Building
Colonial Warehouse
5151 Edina Industrial Blvd., Edina
Built in 1885 as a horse barn for the Minneapolis Street Railway Company, Colonial Warehouse later became the city’s first electric streetcar powerhouse. It was expanded by a grocery wholesaler in 1908 and redeveloped in 1995.
Today, the five-story structure anchors the revitalized North Loop neighborhood, providing 221,045 square feet of office and retail space. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it blends historic character with modern sophistication and hosts a variety of creative and tech firms.
LVC services include the support, improvements, and maintenance of access control security systems and integrated audiovisual (AV) systems.
Best 100,000- to 249,000-Square Foot Building
Norman Pointe 1
5601 Green Valley Dr., Bloomington
Owned and managed by Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Norman Pointe 1 is a seven-story Class A office property totaling more than 213,000 rentable square feet.
LVC services include portable fire extinguisher, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler system inspections, testing, and maintenance, fire alarm system monitoring, and the support, improvements, and maintenance of video surveillance and access control security systems.
Best 250,000- to 499,000-Square Foot Building
Crescent Ridge II
10900 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka
Owned and managed by Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Crescent Ridge II is a LEED Gold-certified Class A modern mid-rise office building offering 300,633 square feet of rentable space and housing 29 tenants.
Built in 2000 by Opus, it features an elegant two-story atrium and balcony, new patio, fitness center, full-service café, tenant lounge, complimentary coffee bar, and 100-person training room.
LVC provides a suite of fire protection and security services at the property, including portable fire extinguisher, fire alarm, and fire sprinkler system inspections, testing, and maintenance, fire alarm system monitoring, and the support, improvements, and maintenance of video surveillance and access control security systems.
Best Mixed-Use Building
RBC Gateway
250 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Owned by Spear Street Capital and managed by JLL, RBC Gateway has quickly become a defining feature of the Minneapolis skyline. The 37-story tower integrates luxury hospitality, premier office space, upscale residential living, and street-level amenities into a landmark mixed-use environment.
The property includes:
• The Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis
• RBC Wealth Management U.S. headquarters
• 34 private residences
• Over 500,000 square feet of Class A office space
• Restaurant and green space amenities
LVC played a key role during construction, providing the design and installation of integrated fire alarm, life safety, and emergency communication systems. Today, LVC continues to support the building through comprehensive inspections, testing, maintenance, portable fire extinguisher services, and 24/7 fire alarm and area-of-refuge monitoring.
LVC congratulates these customers on their commendations and wishes them well as they advance to regional and international levels of TOBY competition.
About LVC
LVC Companies is a full-service technology integration and life safety provider serving commercial real estate, healthcare, education, industrial, and government markets. Our comprehensive capabilities include:
• Fire protection and fire sprinkler systems
• Fire alarm and life safety systems
• Security systems including video surveillance, intrusion alarms, and access control
• Structured cabling integration, audiovisual systems and emergency communications infrastructure
Headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a national security division and regional offices in northern and southeast Minnesota, western Wisconsin, and Phoenix, Arizona, LVC has delivered customized, code-compliant technology solutions for more than 40 years.
Contact LVC Companies today to learn how integrated fire protection, life safety, security, network, and communications systems can support your commercial property’s performance, protection, and compliance goals while operating at an award-winning level.