Wet Winter Helping to Rein in California Wildfire Activity
While there are still two months remaining in California's fire season, a wet winter and slightly cooler temperatures have created conditions that are keeping fire activity down, at least so far. An analysis of state and federal fire records going back 25 years, found that as of late August, fewer…
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Join Omega at Bisnow Student Housing and Higher Education Summit
With as many as 400 colleges and universities across the state, student housing makes up a sizable chunk of the California real estate market. And Southern California is a busy part of it. But an affordability crisis has many wondering how the market can keep up while also ensuring that…
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Preventing and Managing Indoor Air Quality Issues
Dust, mold and asbestos can contribute to air quality issues in older buildings. But even new structures can be “sick buildings” if they have inadequate ventilation. Off-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other chemicals from new carpeting, paint, adhesives, sealants, cleaning products, engineered wood products and new furniture can…
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Join Omega and Orange County’s Commercial Real Estate Power Women
Orange County’s women of influence in commercial real estate, property management, local government, higher education, law, and business will share success stories and offer guidance to help pave the path for other women at Bisnow’s upcoming “Orange County Power Women” conference, the first in a series planned by the commercial…
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Four Key Changes to the OSHA Beryllium Standard
With both long and short-term exposure limits reduced under new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, practice controls and plans for those who work with beryllium-containing products may need updating in order to ensure worker safety and OSHA compliance. A lightweight but extremely strong metal, beryllium and its related…
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