Building Operations
Preparing for the Unthinkable: Workplace Violence [Part 2]
Preparing for the Unthinkable: Workplace Violence [Part 2] Part Two of a Two-Part Series By Ron Tabaczynski, BOMA/Chicago Director of Government Affairs In our last post regarding BOMA/Chicago’s recent Open Security Committee Meeting, we explored notable causes and warning signs associated with workplace violence. The importance of creating and consistently implementing workplace violence policies for employees cannot…
Read MorePreparing for the Unthinkable: Workplace Violence [Part 1]
Preparing for the Unthinkable: Workplace Violence [Part 1] Part One of a Two-Part Series By Ron Tabaczynski, BOMA/Chicago Director of Government Affairs Several high-profile, violent incidents across the world in recent months have put security and emergency preparedness on top of the minds for many in the commercial real estate industry. Many building owners and…
Read MoreSprinkler Retrofit Deadline Approaching
Sprinkler Retrofit Deadline Approaching March 16, 2016 BOMA/Chicago is reminding buildings that the deadline for the final phase of the City’s sprinkler retrofit mandate is approaching. The Sprinkler Installation Ordinance (13-196-205), passed in 2004, mandates all pre-1975 commercial high rise buildings that are not landmarked to install full sprinkler systems by January 1, 2017. When…
Read MoreOnline Registration and Payment Now Available for Fire Safety Certification Program
Online Registration and Payment Now Available for Fire Safety Certification Program March 16, 2016 Nearly one hundred individuals have already completed the City of Chicago’s revised Fire Safety Director Program since the initial pilot offering on February 23. The revised certification program consists of three consecutive four-hour days which includes training and the overall…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Raises Voice on Mayor’s Property Tax Increase Proposal
BOMA/Chicago Raises Voice on Mayor’s Property Tax Increase Proposal March 15, 2016 Call to Action: Contact your State Legislators Today! On Monday, October 19, the City filed legislation to double the Homestead Exemption and shift nearly 70% of the burden for the proposed property tax increase to businesses and renters. The legislation has already passed…
Read MoreOpen Letter regarding Property Tax Increases to BOMA/Chicago Members from Michael Cornicelli
Open Letter regarding Property Tax Increases to BOMA/Chicago Members from Michael Cornicelli Dear BOMA/Chicago Member: I’m sure that you have seen and heard the press coverage of Mayor Emanuel’s proposed 2016 budget and real estate property tax increase totaling over $543 million for 2015-2018, including his push to shift much of that burden to commercial…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Working with CFD to Launch Revised Fire Safety Director Program
BOMA/Chicago Working with CFD to Launch Revised Fire Safety Director Program August 26, 2015 The City of Chicago’s revised Fire Safety Director Program is expected to be rolled out in early fall. After BOMA/Chicago advocated for much needed revisions to the Chicago Fire Safety Director Program, the city made several changes. The program will…
Read MoreEnergy Benchmarking: Buildings >50K sf Must Report in 2015 (Deadline Extended)
Energy Benchmarking: Buildings >50K sf Must Report in 2015 (Deadline Extended) August 19, 2015 Note: The City of Chicago has extended the 2015 Energy Benchmarking compliance date from June 1 to August 1 due to the expected increase in buildings that will be reporting this year. In 2015, the Chicago Energy Benchmarking Ordinance will apply…
Read MoreIllinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act Resources
Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act Resources July 13, 2015 This page houses information regarding the Illinois Concealed Carry Act, survey results, signage specifications and more. Please click on a bullet point below for information regarding Concealed Carry: Concealed Carry Survey Results Concealed Carry Proposed Rules Signage Specifications Open Security Meeting Overview (held on September 17, 2013)…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Opposing Exelon Bailout
BOMA/Chicago Opposing Exelon Bailout July 13, 2015 As BOMA/Chicago anticipated, comprehensive energy legislation has been introduced by competing interests in the Illinois General Assembly. Legislation filed by Exelon Corporation to create the “low carbon portfolio standard” would require electric utilities to purchase a specified percentage of low carbon energy credits from energy sources that…
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