California
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. California articles below.
California Honored Among 2017 Green Lease Leaders
Award winners use the lease as a smart tool to achieve higher energy and water savings in commercial, retail, and industrial buildings.
EnviroPure Commercial Food Waste Disposal Systems
EnviroPure Systems commercial food waste disposal systems offer a one-step solution for converting food waste into safe gray water.
Real Estate Nonprofit Supports Oakland, CA Arts
Spurred by tragic Oakland warehouse fire, the Community Arts Stabilization Trust (CAST), a nonprofit real estate organization, has launched a new financial and technical assistance program.
Restroom Fixtures Donated To Children’s Facility In LA
Sloan and Falcon Waterfree Technologies teamed up to provide faucets, toilets and urinals that will boost water conservation at the Orthopaedic Institute for Children.
Workshop Helps Communities Reach Energy Goals
Second Georgetown University Energy Prize workshop focuses on helping communities save energy and reduce carbon emissions while competing for $5 million.
California Businesses Switching To Artificial Grass
After more than four years of unrelenting drought, water rate hikes and usage restrictions are forcing businesses across California to rethink their landscaping.
U.S. Government To Save $5M With Solar Power Purchase Agreement
The multi-agency solar power purchase agreement for federal facilities in California and Nevada will save $5M and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Beverly Hills Pays Businesses $500 for Every Waterless Urinal
In a rush to find ways to reduce consumption, the city of Beverly Hills, CA is paying $500 to any business that purchases and installs a waterless urinal.
California Approves Sweeping Design-Build Authorization
California reforms infrastructure delivery with passage of SB 785; ensures design-build authority in California for next decade.
Now Available: 2013 California Building Standard, Title 24
Title 24 codes lead the way to building a safe, sustainable and resilient California.
Tool To Comply With CA Building Performance Law
A Facilities Operations Assessment tookit from the CA Commissioning Collaborative can be used by those outside the state as well.
Improved Efficiency Standards For CA In 2014
California's 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards are 30% more efficient than previous standards for non-residential construction.
CA Carpet Law Intended To Boost Recycling
Beginning July 1, a $.05 per square yard stewardship assessment is being added to the sale of all carpet sold or shipped into California.
IFMA Forms New Chapter in California’s Central Valley
The chapter was formed to promote the facility management profession and highlight educational opportunities available to facility professionals throughout the area. It joins 10 other IFMA chapters located in California.
