Tag: California
New California Workplace Safety Regulation Protects Hotel Housekeepers
This is the first ergonomic standard in the nation written specifically to protect hotel housekeepers from injury.
Earthquake Resilience White Paper Released
The document describes in depth the threats of earthquakes on society, and the economic benefits that come from having safer structures in a community.
Friday Funny: Sweet Stats To Improve Your Halloween Haul
The West Coast has it in the bag when it comes to the best places in the U.S. to go trick or treating.
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.
Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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