Exteriors
Los Angeles to Expand Citywide Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
After instructing the Department of Water and Power to create a strategy long-term citywide Electric Vehicle Master plan, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to approve the Master Plan. This new strategy will address the emerging demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by furthering the expansion and accessibility of charging stations …
Read MoreGiving Back to Our Plant Environment
As we exit this past year of chaos, it is almost therapeutic to reflect on what we can do as a human race to give back, appreciate what we have, and help sustain our planet. The landscape profession lends itself naturally to this concept. Nature. Plants. Green. Natural. It goes hand in hand…
Read MoreReceiving a Quality Commercial Paint Job with Lasting Performance
High-rise projects can encompass everything from apartments and condominiums to office buildings and industrial structures. They are like other residential or commercial projects, except that much of the work is performed well above ground.
Read MoreGetting an HVAC repair? You may need a roof inspection too!
If your HVAC is malfunctioning, your primary concern will be getting a skilled technician in place and getting the unit repaired, right away. While the sooner you get an ailing HVAC unit seen, the better, you should also consider having a roof inspection as well.
Read MoreNew California Law Would Ban Gas-Powered Mowers, Blowers, and Other Equipment
New California Law Would Ban Gas-Powered Mowers, Blowers, and Other Equipment Cleaning, Exteriors Under a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, California will soon prohibit the sale of new small off-road engines, which will take effect as soon as 2024. Small off-road engines are a broad category, which includes a number of maintenance and…
Read MoreSenate Passes $1.2 Trillion Package for Infrastructure Improvements
The Senate has passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act by a 69—30 vote. The $1.2 trillion dollar package now heads to the House where it awaits passage before heading to President Joe Biden’s desk for signature. BOMA International applauds the Senate for …
Read MorePaving the Way: Preparing Your Parking Lots for Safe Re-entry
Ensure safe building operations, better protect workers, visitors, and customers by completing needed repairs to your parking lots. You have a unique opportunity to perform essential work and repairs while your parking lots are still mostly vacant.
Read MoreBOMA International Releases Guide to EV Charging Stations
BOMA International Releases Guide to EV Charging Stations EV Charging Station, Market Trends, Parking Based on current market trends, electric vehicles are expected to make a substantial impact on transportation and the economy. In fact, by 2030, over one-third of vehicles on American roads are projected to be electric. As such, the number of EV…
Read MoreSustainable Landscaping Tips for Your Building
Sustainable Landscaping Tips for Your Building Exteriors, Landscaping, Sustainability Sustainability has become an important goal for commercial real estate, including landscape architecture and design. In fact, the state of California has developed a set of municipal and statewide guidelines for landscaping around commercial buildings and industrial zones. One of the more important set of guidelines is the Model Water…
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