Building and Safety
What Every Property Team Should Know About BIDs
Property teams are responsible for what happens inside their buildings, but many of the safety challenges they face extend beyond the property line. That’s where Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and local organizations can be valuable partners.
Read MoreAdvocacy Into Action: LA’s Self-Certification Program Moves Forward
A permitting reform BOMA/GLA has been advocating for is becoming a reality. The City of Los Angeles has launched an online portal for its Self-Certification Program, another important step toward making the permitting process faster and more predictable for commercial projects.
Read MoreLessons for CRE From New York’s Biggest Conversion Project
A recent construction incident in New York City is serving as an important reminder for commercial real estate owners and managers everywhere.
Read MoreNavigate LADBS Approvals with Confidence
Don’t miss our upcoming educational event designed to help commercial real estate professionals understand current seismic requirements, navigate the retrofit process, and work more effectively with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
Read MoreIndustry Input Helps Drive LA Permitting Reform Directive
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has issued a new Executive Directive to streamline permitting across the City, including changes that impact commercial real estate. This matters for our members because it reflects the exact issues we raised with the Mayor’s Office and LADBS, showing that our voices are being heard and helping shape what comes next.
Read MoreLA Lighting Assessment Raises Cost Concerns for CRE
The City of Los Angeles is moving forward with a proposed street lighting assessment that will go to a vote of property owners in the coming weeks. City officials recently presented details directly to BOMA/GLA’s Government Affairs Committee—an important opportunity to better understand how this proposal could impact commercial properties and costs moving forward.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Security Leaders Shine at Facilities Conference
BOMA/GLA leadership took center stage at this year’s Southern California Facilities Conference, highlighting the strength and expertise within our membership. Our industry continues to lead the way on critical issues like building safety—and this session made clear just how important that work is for today’s property teams.
Read MoreSelf-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.Â
These findings support flexible code implementation and incentives, offering our members additional options to consider.
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