Posts Tagged ‘CRE’
Why BOMA/GLA Engaged LA’s Mayoral Candidates
Last week, BOMA/GLA helped host interviews with candidates for Los Angeles Mayor — ensuring the commercial real estate industry had direct engagement with individuals who may soon shape the City’s policy and fiscal direction. While mayoral elections can feel political, the reality is operational: the Mayor of Los Angeles sets the legislative and budget narrative that directly affects how your building functions.
Read MoreCAM Reconciliations: The Skill Everyone Needs
CAM Reconciliations: The Skill Everyone Needs Common Area Maintenance, Community, Property Management CAM reconciliations are one of the most important responsibilities in property management — and also one of the least talked about. Many professionals find themselves responsible for them long before they ever receive formal training. Our upcoming workshop is designed to change that.…
Read MoreNew Study: Workforce Disruptions Affect Commercial Real Estate
A new report from the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and LAEDC finds recent federal immigration enforcement actions are disrupting businesses across Los Angeles County. While it may sound like a workforce policy issue, the findings matter to BOMA/GLA members because business activity, tenant performance, and building operations are all tied to the local workforce.
Read MoreSupreme Court Tariff Ruling: Why a Trade Decision Matters to Your Building
Global economic policy rarely feels connected to day-to-day building operations — until it suddenly changes operating costs. A major U.S. Supreme Court decision on federal tariffs could influence construction pricing, vendor contracts, tenant demand, and even leasing timelines for commercial properties.
Read MoreEducation in Action: A Strong Start to the Year — and More to Come
Our Educational Workshop of the Month, How Managers Choose Fair and Inclusive Service Providers, did exactly what a good BOMA/GLA program should do: it opened a real conversation — and it’s just the beginning, with a full year of practical education programs still ahead.
Read MoreBetter Partnerships Start Here: Managers & Providers in Conversation
Every day in commercial real estate, work gets done because managers and service providers rely on each other — yet many people on both sides quietly admit the same thing: the selection process can feel unclear. Register for our upcoming event to better understand how decisions are made, what managers look for, and how stronger working relationships can start from the very first conversation.
Read MoreService Provider Selection: A Conversation for Managers and Providers
Our upcoming educational workshop breaks down how service provider selection actually works in real-world operations. The conversation will focus on how selection processes can be fair, inclusive, and transparent without compromising results.
Read MoreExecutive Order Highlights Permitting Challenges in LA
A new executive order from President Trump directs federal agencies to bypass certain state and local permitting steps for rebuilding after the Palisades and Eaton fires, citing delays in recovery. The move underscores how complex permitting can be in LA.
Read MoreCongress Approves $33 Million for ENERGY STAR
Congress has approved $33 million in funding for ENERGY STAR, securing the future of a tool that is foundational to energy management and compliance across commercial real estate. This bipartisan action matters because ENERGY STAR underpins how buildings measure performance, control operating costs, and meet a growing list of local sustainability requirements—including here in Los Angeles.
Read MoreDon’t Miss Our CAMS Intro Course!
Common Area Maintenance (CAM) reconciliations are one of the fundamental responsibilities for commercial property teams — and yet many newer professionals find the process confusing, time-consuming, or overwhelming. What exactly goes into CAM reconciliations? How does lease language impact recoveries? Where do common mistakes happen, and how can you avoid them? If you’ve ever asked these questions, then the CAMS Intro Course on Thursday, January 29, 2026 is an event you won’t want to miss.
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