Building Services
Receiving 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 MoreICYMI: LADBS to Introduce Fast Track Office Tenant Improvement Program
On October 28th, Osama Younan, the General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), announced the launch of the Fast-Track Office Tenant Improvements Program. This innovative initiative, administered by LADBS via their …
Read MoreHow Energy Analytics are Driving Change in Commercial Real Estate
In the days of paper spreadsheets and clipboards, determining energy inefficiencies in CRE was…inefficient. The process often involved guesswork and obtuse billing formulas. When it came to pinpointing sustainability measures, building teams were left feeling around in the dark — sometimes literally. (Hard-to-reach meters in dank basements, anyone?)
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? Air Conditioning, Electrical/Mechanical, Engineering, HVAC 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…
Read MoreWhy VoIP Works (or Doesn’t Work) For Your Elevator Communications System
With telecom costs continually on the rise, most would welcome the opportunity to streamline their systems. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is becoming increasingly common, particularly for commercial use. While potentially ideal for your building’s general telecommunications, there are challenges when trying to use VoIP with emergency phone systems (like the ones in your elevators).
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 MoreAre You Seeing Cracks in Your Building? What You Should Know
On the heels of the tragic collapse of the Surfside Condominium, Alpha Structural, Inc. was inundated with calls from concerned building owners, property managers and tenants throughout Los Angeles & Orange County. We have put together this article delineating various types of cracking and the urgency for repair.
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 MoreWhat Is the Value of Clean?
More than ever before, that answer is “priceless.” Never before has the world been so knowledgeable about the critical role played by cleaning professionals in the areas where people live, work, learn, and play. Many businesses are poised to open up workplaces in the coming months, and many workers are experiencing understandable …
Read MoreTired of Being Cold – Stanhope Company
While many successful firms start with a vision or a dream, our journey began with a desire to no longer be a part of Michigan’s cold winters.
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