Building Operations
What’s the Buzz at Beacon Capital Partners?
What’s the Buzz at Beacon Capital Partners? In the second story in our series on sustainable rooftops and initiatives, we talk to Al Scaramelli, Managing Director at Beacon Capital Partners about honey bees. As the director of sustainability programs, Mr. Scaramelli oversees Beacon’s energy and sustainability projects including bee hives built on Beacon-owned buildings’ rooftops across the…
Read MoreWhat Exelon and ComEd Don’t Want You to Know
What Exelon and ComEd Don’t Want You to Know With electricity costs making up the first or second largest expense for BOMA/Chicago buildings, it’s crucial that we continue shedding light on Exelon and ComEd’s proposed legislation which would raise electricity rates a whopping $8 billion over the next ten years. BOMA/Chicago buildings alone – making…
Read More2017 Sprinkler Retrofit Deadline Approaching
2017 Sprinkler Retrofit Deadline Approaching July 19, 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.…
Read MoreHow 20,000 Worms Transformed this Building [Interview]
How 20,000 Worms Transformed this Building [Interview] We’re kicking off a new series of stories focusing on sustainable rooftops and initiatives in a dialogue with AMA Plaza’s Assistant Property Manager Yordanos Ghdey with Riverview Realty Property Management. Yordanos walks us through the ins and outs of the AMA Plaza’s worm composting program housed on the 48th floor…
Read MoreCPS Legislation Provides Pension Payment, Levy Increase
CPS Legislation Provides Pension Payment, Levy Increase June 30, 2016 The other shoe appears ready to drop on the unresolved CPS pension issue. A House amendment to Senate Bill 318 allows the City of Chicago to impose a new property tax levy for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) pensions. The record $580 million property tax levy…
Read MoreChicago City Council Mandates Paid Sick Leave
Chicago City Council Mandates Paid Sick Leave June 30, 2016 After more than a year of discussions, the Chicago City Council unanimously passed an ordinance in June that allows employees to accrue and use up to five earned sick days over the course of one year. Chicago now joins many other cities with similar…
Read MoreSeeking Member Feedback on Expected Recycling Ordinance
Seeking Member Feedback on Expected Recycling Ordinance June 30, 2016 Mayor Emanuel is expected to propose an amendment to the City’s recycling ordinance that will require source separation of recyclables in all buildings. For BOMA/Chicago buildings, this is not expected to have a major impact because most are already engaged in source separation. Source…
Read MorePreparing 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…
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