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What’s Your Legacy? (BOMA 2025 Preview)

1 week ago | buildings.com | Janelle Penny

Courtesy of Donna Newman PhotographyWhat’s Your Legacy? (BOMA 2025 Preview)This question is one of the most important things you can ask yourself, especially when you’re struggling with exhaustion and burnout, says historian Brad Meltzer. The New York Times best-selling author will deliver the Sunday keynote at the 2025 BOMA International Conference & Expo.
Does Your Building Need an Aquarium? (BOMA 2025 Preview)

2 weeks ago | buildings.com | Janelle Penny

Courtesy of Something Fishy, Inc. Does Your Building Need an Aquarium? (BOMA 2025 Preview)Freshwater or saltwater fish give your building something extra that draws attention and brings people together. Here’s what you need to know about putting an aquarium into your building. How does your building draw eyes and set the mood in its interior spaces? One way to accomplish that is with an aquarium installation.
BOMA-Backed Bipartisan Bill Would Nearly Double Energy Efficiency Loan Cap

2 weeks ago | buildings.com | Janelle Penny

ID 50723172 © Lunamarina| Dreamstime.comBOMA-Backed Bipartisan Bill Would Nearly Double Energy Efficiency Loan CapThe Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act would expand the SBA loan cap for energy-efficient upgrades. Learn more. The Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act—bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on April 24—would almost double the federal loan amount available for energy efficiency investments.
From Bagel Bakery to E-Commerce Business: Kismet Commerce’s Transformation

3 weeks ago | buildings.com | Jennie Morton

The transformation from food factory to e-commerce center isn’t as wild as you would think. Kismet Commerce is a unique combination of coworking spaces with a shared warehouse. Located in Newton, Massachusetts, the original 1980 building was a bagel factory and outlet store. Learn how it was modified by the firm Dyer Brown for the demands of today’s entrepreneurs.
Can Chaos Be Positive? (BOMA 2025 Preview)

3 weeks ago | buildings.com | Janelle Penny

Courtesy of Andrew AgrestaCan Chaos Be Positive? (BOMA 2025 Preview)The world is unpredictable, and times are chaotic. But could chaos be a good thing? Dan Thurmon—author, entrepreneur, acrobat, and more—will show 2025 BOMA International Conference & Expo attendees how to find clarity in the chaos in his Monday, June 30 keynote. Is chaos ever a good thing? It can be—with the right approach.
6 HVAC Tune-Up Tips (Southern California Facilities Expo 2025)

3 weeks ago | buildings.com | Janelle Penny

The cooling season is approaching, and that means it’s time to review HVAC operations to look for efficiency opportunities. Seasonal changes are a great time for HVAC tune-ups and maintenance. Four exhibitors at the 2025 Southern California Facilities Expo shared these six tips for finding energy savings as the seasons change. 1. Have Your System Retro-commissionedHave you ever brought in a third-party expert to perform retro-commissioning on your HVAC system?
5 Key Codes and Standards to Know for Fire System Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (Southern California Facilities Expo 2025)

3 weeks ago | buildings.com | Janelle Penny

Will your critical fire protection—detection, alarm, and suppression systems—work when you need them to? Inspection, testing, and maintenance schedules aren’t a suggestion—they’re in place to help you make sure the systems that are supposed to protect people and property are functioning all the time. These schedules are part of the standards developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and referenced into the International Fire Code.
5 Things You Need to Know About Occupational Health and Safety Training (Southern California Facilities Expo 2025)

3 weeks ago | buildings.com | Janelle Penny

© Endeavor Business Media5 Things You Need to Know About Occupational Health and Safety Training (Southern California Facilities Expo 2025)OSHA requires that employers provide their employees with a safe environment and the training they need to do their jobs safely. This presentation at the Southern California Facilities Expo covered the basics you need to know to keep your workers safe. Do your workers understand how to do their jobs safely—and could you prove that to OSHA if you needed to?
6 Considerations for Optimizing Your Building’s Physical Security (Southern California Facilities Expo 2025)

4 weeks ago | buildings.com | Janelle Penny

Every building owner and facility manager knows keeping people safe is a top-of-mind concern, but aging technologies and turnover in security staffing can make it difficult to achieve that important goal. At the 2025 Southern California Facilities Expo, four security providers shared tips on optimizing security operations. 1.
4 Easy Ways to Lower Your Building’s Energy Costs (Southern California Facilities Expo 2025)

4 weeks ago | buildings.com | Janelle Penny

Have you picked all of the low-hanging fruit in your facility when it comes to energy efficiency? As Joseph Amader, principal of Joseph Amader Consulting and consultant for the Building Operator Certification (BOC) program, explained at the 2025 Southern California Facilities Expo, sometimes the simple fixes can have an outsized impact. “How do you know if your building is operating efficiently? Most have room for improvement,” Amader explained.