Building Operations
Brazen 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…
Read MoreSave Money and Energy with the Peoples Gas Commercial and Industrial Program
Save Money and Energy with the Peoples Gas Commercial and Industrial Program The Peoples Gas Energy Efficiency Program can help your building save money and energy. The program’s energy advisors will meet with you to discuss natural gas savings measures for your building and perform a free energy assessment. In addition, you will be provided…
Read MoreGet the Latest on Security and Preparedness at BOMA/Chicago’s Preparedness Committee Meetings
Get the Latest on Security and Preparedness at BOMA/Chicago’s Preparedness Committee Meetings January 21, 2019 BOMA/Chicago’s Preparedness Committee meets every month and is joined by our public sector partners to discuss the latest issues related to security and preparedness. Is your building represented on the Preparedness Committee? Contact our Director of Government Affairs, Ron Tabaczynski,…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Notes Cost Concerns in Response to ICC NextGrid Report
BOMA/Chicago Notes Cost Concerns in Response to ICC NextGrid Report January 15, 2019 Illinois’ electric grid and utility market over the next few decades will be determined by NextGrid, known as the “Illinois Utility of the Future Study.” This 18-month, collaborative study grew out of the December 2016 enactment of the Future Energy Jobs…
Read MoreICC Releases Draft NextGrid Report
ICC Releases Draft NextGrid Report January 3, 2019 Illinois’ electric grid and utility market over the next few decades will be determined by NextGrid, known as the “Illinois Utility of the Future Study.” This 18-month, collaborative study grew out of the December 2016 enactment of the Future Energy Jobs Act (“FEJA”) and has been…
Read MoreModernizing Chicago’s Construction Codes
Modernizing Chicago’s Construction Codes January 2, 2019 Chicago has been working to comprehensively review and update its requirements for the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings to align more closely with the latest edition of widely-used consensus-based model codes and standards. The monumental undertaking is taking place in three phases. Phase I involved the…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Partners with City to Modernize Construction Codes
BOMA/Chicago Partners with City to Modernize Construction Codes January 2, 2019 Chicago has been working to comprehensively review and update its requirements for the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings to align more closely with the latest edition of widely-used consensus-based model codes and standards. The monumental undertaking is taking place in three phases. …
Read MoreCity Council Considers Transfer Tax Proposals
City Council Considers Transfer Tax Proposals November 27, 2018 BOMA/Chicago has been actively opposing three transfer tax proposals currently up for consideration in the City Council. Cumulatively, the three proposals total an increase of $12.00 per $500 and, if all passed, would increase the City portion of the transfer tax from the current $3.75…
Read MoreDemystifying the State Street SSA and its Impact on BOMA/Chicago Buildings
Demystifying the State Street SSA and its Impact on BOMA/Chicago Buildings By Amy Masters, BOMA/Chicago Director of Marketing and Communications If you received email promotions over the summer for ACTivate networking events hosted by the Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA), you may have wondered … what is the CLA? What does this group do? Does the…
Read MoreThe 411 with the Man from 911: CFD Chief Schroeder Talks about Building Preparedness
The 411 with the Man from 911: CFD Chief Schroeder Talks about Building Preparedness BOMA/Chicago Preparedness Committee Chair Erin Parks with Sterling Bay recently interviewed Chicago Fire Department Deputy District Chief Walter Schroeder, who is celebrating his 30th year anniversary with the Chicago Fire Department. What is your role at the CFD? Chief Schroeder: I conduct education for…
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