Tag: California

As temperatures rise throughout California, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to protect outdoor workers from heat illness and encourage them to take cool-down breaks in the shade.

The healthcare logistics company has developed a way for hospitals to quickly evacuate patients during a crisis and is making it available to California hospitals and transport providers.

A former oil tank in El Segundo, CA has been transformed into a colorful, three-story tall surfing mural by artist John Van Hamersveld.

This is the first ergonomic standard in the nation written specifically to protect hotel housekeepers from injury.

The document describes in depth the threats of earthquakes on society, and the economic benefits that come from having safer structures in a community.

The West Coast has it in the bag when it comes to the best places in the U.S. to go trick or treating.

Award winners use the lease as a smart tool to achieve higher energy and water savings in commercial, retail, and industrial buildings.

EnviroPure Systems commercial food waste disposal systems offer a one-step solution for converting food waste into safe gray water.

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.

Sloan and Falcon Waterfree Technologies teamed up to provide faucets, toilets and urinals that will boost water conservation at the Orthopaedic Institute for Children.

Second Georgetown University Energy Prize workshop focuses on helping communities save energy and reduce carbon emissions while competing for $5 million.

After more than four years of unrelenting drought, water rate hikes and usage restrictions are forcing businesses across California to rethink their landscaping.

The multi-agency solar power purchase agreement for federal facilities in California and Nevada will save $5M and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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 reforms infrastructure delivery with passage of SB 785; ensures design-build authority in California for next decade.

Title 24 codes lead the way to building a safe, sustainable and resilient California.

A Facilities Operations Assessment tookit from the CA Commissioning Collaborative can be used by those outside the state as well.

California's 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards are 30% more efficient than previous standards for non-residential construction.

Beginning July 1, a $.05 per square yard stewardship assessment is being added to the sale of all carpet sold or shipped into California.

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.