Building and Safety
Self-Certification Pilot Aims to Shorten Santa Monica TI Timelines
The Santa Monica City Council has approved a new self-certification permitting program that will allow certain commercial tenant improvement projects to receive building permits in as little as one day. For commercial real estate professionals, where construction timelines often determine when a tenant can open and start paying full rent, this change could directly affect leasing activity, vacancy periods, and project planning.
Read MoreActive Shooter Preparedness Seminar: Essential Training for Commercial Real Estate
Being ready for emergencies is more important than ever. As a commercial real estate professional, you play a key role in keeping your buildings, tenants, staff, and visitors safe. Join us on September 24, 2025, for our Active Shooter Preparedness Seminar to learn practical, life-saving strategies for protecting your properties.
Read MoreA New Adaptive Reuse Study for DTLA to Consider
The Central City Association (CCA) recently shared a study showing that turning offices into housing would boost the economy, create jobs, and new housing.
These findings support flexible code implementation and incentives, offering our members additional options to consider.
Read MoreHow Changes in LA’s District Attorney’s Office Affect Crime and Commercial Properties
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has made big changes—many of which matter to the CRE industry. His “return to normalcy” approach has reversed past policies, brought more consistent prosecutions, and focused on public safety instead of politics.
Read MoreGet the Latest from the Northeast LA Region at This Week’s Codes Policy Briefing
BOMA/GLA’s Codes and Regulations Committee helps you stay on top of changing rules and requirements that affect commercial buildings in Greater Los Angeles. This Friday, join BOMA/GLA’s Codes and Regulations Briefing to hear directly from Northeast LA cities on permits, inspections, and how cities plan to address growth and development in 2025.
Read More2025 LA Marathon Road Closures
The 2025 LA Marathon is happening Sunday, March 16th. This will bring thousands of runners and spectators to LA’s streets. People should expect road closures that could impact building operations.
Read MoreCalifornia Assembly Takes Swift Action to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery
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 Program
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 Month
September marks National Preparedness Month, and BOMA/GLA is in full swing to help you prepare for your next emergency.
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