Building and Safety
California Assembly Takes Swift Action to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire RecoveryÂ
In the wake of devastating wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles County, California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Los Angeles Assemblymembers have announced a comprehensive legislative package aimed at fast-tracking recovery efforts and providing crucial support to fire victims.
Read MoreLA City Council Passes Building Performance Standards ProgramÂ
The Los Angeles City Council has recently approved revisions to the City’s Existing Buildings Energy and Water Efficiency (EBEWE) Ordinance, introducing new Building Performance Standards (BPS) aimed at decarbonizing the building sector.
Read MoreTwo Adaptive Reuse Bills Vetoed by Governor Newsom
Assembly Bill 2910 and Assembly Bill 3068 both passed the California Legislature but were subsequently vetoed by Governor Newsom.
Read MoreSeptember Marks National Preparedness MonthÂ
September marks National Preparedness Month, and BOMA/GLA is in full swing to help you prepare for your next emergency.Â
Read MoreEssential Earthquake Safety Strategies for Property Managers
The recent South Pasadena earthquake highlights Southern California’s ongoing seismic risk. It’s essential to understand these risks and take proactive steps to protect your properties and tenants. Read this guide for more information.
Read MoreEmpowering Property Managers: Your Guide to Fire Life Safety ComplianceÂ
Don’t miss out on the ultimate guide to fire life safety compliance tailored specifically for property managers of commercial buildings!
Read MoreCRE Goes on Offense in Sacramento
Our new lobbyist in the state capitol is wasting no time getting started! He has put forward two time-saving (and money-saving) bills.
One is to limit how long a city can take to plan-check before an applicant can hire an external professional.
The other would limit legal proceedings meant to delay evictions.
Rain, Rain, (Won’t) Go Away
Two weeks after a powerful storm hit the region, Los Angeles faces a new round of heavy rain. The super-saturated region faces an increased risk of flooding and mudslides that could impact day-to-day operations.
Read MoreLA City Council to Propose New Building Electrification Ordinance
The Los Angeles City Council is preparing to present an ordinance that would significantly change the electrification of new buildings.
The proposed ordinance will mandate decarbonization through electrification for all new buildings as of April 1st, 2023.
Read MoreActive Shooter Preparedness
Public safety is always a top concern for our members at Regional Roundtables. However, recent headlines about shooting tragedies have added a new safety sub-topic for discussion: active shooter preparedness.
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