Building Services
Ryu To Push For A Freeze On Construction, Harming Jobs, Housing And The Economy
On October 28th, the Planning and Land Use Committee will consider a motion by Councilmember Ryu to stop all construction, including current projects being built, until November 30, 2020. In response to wildfire outbreaks this past year, the motion would halt all further construction …
Read MoreLA Department of Building and Safety Improves Plan Check Process
Effective September 21st, 2020, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) has modified its plan submittal and verification procedures. These changes will ensure transparency and efficiency during the plan check process.
Read MoreL.A. Expands Online Permitting For Building Development Projects, May Open Public Counter Operations
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the LA Department of Building and Safety has made sure to adapt to critical health guidelines whilst offering necessary city programs. Notably, the Department has expanded its online and telephone services to include …
Read MoreAfter COVID-19: Long-Term Investments Facility Managers Can Make for Health and Hygiene
With the rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout China, Europe, and now the United States, public health officials, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have been urging individuals to take a number of immediate protective measures to help slow or stop the spread of the virus.
Read MoreCall for Plumbing Repair Right Away if You Notice These Signs
Plumbing issues can spell big trouble for your building; if the water isn’t running, the floors are flooded or the bathrooms aren’t working, you may not be able to stay operational at all. Some plumbing emergencies are obvious — water gushing from a toilet or sink is obviously a problem, as is a burst pipe or obvious flood
Read MoreWho Must Provide Lactation Accommodations?
Controversial yet widely supported by legislators, new laws regarding lactation accommodations in California have been brought to the State Legislature over the past few years.
Read MoreIndoor Air Quality and Your Tenants: How often should your HVAC system be inspected?
Indoor Air Quality and Your Tenants: How often should your HVAC system be inspected? BOMA/GLA Education Your HVAC system keeps your building, and your tenants, comfortable in all kinds of weather and conditions. While heating and cooling is the primary role of your commercial HVAC system, it also has a significant impact on the indoor…
Read MoreBest Practices in Elevator Maintenance
Best Practices in Elevator Maintenance BOMA/GLA Education Elevator maintenance is an essential function of effective building management. Malfunctioning elevators are one of the last scenarios any building management professional wants to have on their plate. Not only do elevator issues pose potential safety risks to tenants and their guests, they may also adversely affect your building’s…
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