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Let’s Talk Energy: ENERGY STAR Ratings and City of Chicago Energy Rating System
Let’s Talk Energy: ENERGY STAR Ratings and City of Chicago Energy Rating System By Samantha Davidson and Marie Curatolo with ESD In September 2013, Chicago adopted the energy benchmarking ordinance for residential, commercial, institutional and municipal buildings. Five years later, Chicago achieved LEED for Cities Platinum certification. In February, Illinois was rated the top state for…
Read MoreBuilding Code Modernization Ordinance: My Take
Building Code Modernization Ordinance: My Take By Graham C. Grady, Partner with Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP and former Commissioner for the City of Chicago Department of Buildings. Certainty and Predictability: that’s what the building and construction industry needs most from a building code. The City of Chicago has gone a long way to achieve these crucial…
Read MoreNew Security Agreement Signatory Forms Due April 29
New Security Agreement Signatory Forms Due April 29 March 27, 2019 BOMA/Chicago will begin negotiations for a new Security Agreement with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1. The current list of signatories doesn’t carry over to the new agreement; all signatories to the existing agreement will expire when the contract expires on…
Read MoreExelon Asks for Another Nuke Bailout at Ratepayer Expense
Exelon Asks for Another Nuke Bailout at Ratepayer Expense March 26, 2019 Exelon has formally threatened to close its Dresden, Byron and Braidwood nuclear power plants. While Exelon had been hinting that Dresden and Byron are at risk for closure and has been in the process of requesting additional legislation to bailout these plants, this…
Read MoreLights Out Chicago! Save Migratory Birds by Reducing Collisions
Lights Out Chicago! Save Migratory Birds by Reducing Collisions March 25, 2019 Each spring, millions of migratory birds travel through Chicago and are often drawn to building lights – with fatal results. Save our migratory birds by turning off your lights by 11 p.m. from March 15 through June 15. What You Can Do To…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Foundation & Diversity Committee Host Second Annual High School Career Day
BOMA/Chicago Foundation & Diversity Committee Host Second Annual High School Career Day March 14, 2019 On March 8, 2019, the BOMA/Chicago Foundation and Diversity Committee hosted the second annual Career Day for high school sophomore students in the Pass With Flying Colors program. Pass With Flying Colors is a non-profit that hosts an 8-year program to prepare…
Read MoreTour the New BOMA/Chicago Website
Tour the New BOMA/Chicago Website March 12, 2019 We are excited to share our new website with you! Here are some of the new features you will find: mobile friendly site design mobile friendly member directories easier to find information and resources enhanced search engine comprehensive events list integrated blog Learn more about these…
Read MoreEarth Day Programs & Energy Efficiency Initiatives
Earth Day Programs & Energy Efficiency Initiatives March 11, 2019 Earth Day & Energy Efficiency Initiatives Earth Day is on Monday, April 22. 2019. Below are various ways your teams and buildings can make our earth greener and more sustainable. You can also check out this article by Bisnow for other ideas on how to celebrate…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Raises Concerns About Assessment Legislation
BOMA/Chicago Raises Concerns About Assessment Legislation March 11, 2019 BOMA/Chicago’s Ron Tabaczynski testified at House and Senate committees to oppose legislation introduced by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, voicing concerns about unforeseen shifts in tax burdens to commercial properties. The legislation would require income producing properties to submit income and expense data annually in…
Read MoreBrazen New Tactic in Loop Bicycle Thefts
Brazen New Tactic in Loop Bicycle Thefts March 5, 2019 BOMA/Chicago property managers and their security teams enjoy a strong partnership with the Chicago Police Department and work diligently to prevent crime on and near their properties. One of the most recent challenges that they are confronting is bicycle theft. Bicycle theft has been…
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