Building Operations
BOMA/Chicago Steps Up to Challenges of NextGrid Illinois
BOMA/Chicago Steps Up to Challenges of NextGrid Illinois July 25, 2018 NextGrid grew out of the December 2016 enactment of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA – otherwise known as the Exelon bailout), which redefines major aspects of Illinois energy markets. It is an 18-month, collaborative study initiated by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC)…
Read MoreGas and Electric Energy Efficiency Incentive Program Updates
Gas and Electric Energy Efficiency Incentive Program Updates July 17, 2018 The BOMA/Chicago Energy and Sustainability Committee held an open meeting on July 11 for all BOMA/Chicago members. The meeting focused on assessments, discounts, incentives and optimization opportunities that are available for commercial real estate operators through Peoples Gas and ComEd. ComEd Energy Efficiency…
Read MoreHow to Implement a Dog-Friendly Building Policy
How to Implement a Dog-Friendly Building Policy By Courtney Hamm, VP/General Manager with MB Real Estate at 1 N. LaSalle We’ve all been there. You find out you have to stay late at the office. Or even worse, you have to come in over the weekend. It’s becoming more common nowadays to spend an ever-growing…
Read MoreDecoding BOMA/Chicago’s Codes Committee
Decoding BOMA/Chicago’s Codes Committee By Bill Vail, CA Ventures and Janice Goldsmith, Zeller Realty Group From left to right: Codes Committee Chair and Vice Chair Bill Vail and Janice Goldsmith, Building Commissioner Judith Frydland and Executive Vice President Michael Cornicelli There are plenty of ways we talk about collaboration. “Playing nicely in the sandbox”, “a…
Read MoreFive Takeaways About Fitwel Certification
Five Takeaways About Fitwel Certification By Erin Vicelja and Allie Goldstein, Goby You have an existing building. You’ve recently taken steps to improve the overall environment for its occupants. You’ve made your office building community better. Now what? That’s where Fitwel certification comes in. Developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and…
Read More5 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Parking Garage
5 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Parking Garage By Kyle Stanish, PhD, SE, PE, Klein & Hoffman As the long-awaited spring weather begins to enter our forecast, so too does another often loathed thought – spring cleaning. While usually reserved for our homes, this annual tradition should extend to our parking structures throughout the city…
Read MoreLeave the Lights Out for Birds!
Leave the Lights Out for Birds! By Annette Price, Chicago Collision Bird Monitors Chicago building managers and owners can take pride in participating in the nation’s most successful light reduction program for migratory birds. Lights Out! Chicago asks buildings to turn off or dim bright antenna, rooftop and display lights from 11 pm to sunrise every spring…
Read MoreSubscribe to Emergency Notification Systems
Subscribe to Emergency Notification Systems March 22, 2018 Building members should subscribe directly to emergency notification alert systems to receive the most timely and accurate information. While BOMA/Chicago may also email building members regarding emergency situations, our email communications serve as a secondary source of information; the information is derived from official sources such…
Read MoreENERGY STAR Scores for Most Office Buildings Will Fall in 2018
ENERGY STAR Scores for Most Office Buildings Will Fall in 2018 By Dan Bailey, Sieben Energy Associates ENERGY STAR scores for most if not all office buildings will decrease as early as August 2018 due to recalibration. Current scores for office buildings will drop by an average of 8 points. The U.S. EPA broke this news at the ENERGY STAR…
Read MoreComEd Smart Ideas Representatives update BOMA/Chicago Energy Committee about Waitlist
ComEd Smart Ideas Representatives update BOMA/Chicago Energy Committee about Waitlist January 10, 2018 BOMA/Chicago’s Energy Committee met with representatives from ComEd to clarify questions about the Smart Ideas waitlist. In July, ComEdannounced that all projects applying for Smart Ideas® Standard or Custom incentives will be placed on a waitlist, due to the high volume…
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