KBS recently committed to the verification of 16 million square feet of class-A office space in its client portfolio to achieve the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Air. The rating granted by UL indicates a building’s excellent indoor air quality is a commitment to the health and well-being of the building’s occupants. Plans are in place for continual advancement of indoor air quality in other buildings, according to David Jenkins, senior vice president of capital project management for KBS.

“The UL Verified Healthy Buildings Mark demonstrates KBS’ ongoing dedication to delivering a top-tier work environment for our tenants, property management staff and visitors,” says Jenkins. “The last year-plus has highlighted the need to address health and wellness in the workplace like never before. By meeting the criteria for this verification, we know we are providing the best indoor air quality possible at our properties.”

The first buildings in KBS’ client portfolio to achieve the UL designation include seven class-A office properties located in Austin, San Antonio and Houston, along with Bloomington, MN; Charlotte and Atlanta.