2025 California Title 24 is in Effect as of January 1st 2026: Here’s What Commercial Building Owners and Facility Managers Need to Know

As of January 1, 2026, California’s latest Title 24 Energy Code updates are officially in place. If you manage or own a commercial building, you are most likely already aware that these changes will affect how you plan upgrades, replacements, and long-term maintenance. Overview The 2025 Title 24, part 6 Energy Code pushes buildings to…

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Water Heater Not Keeping Up? Check These Five Things

If you’re a commercial building owner or facility manager, you know how frustrating it can be when the hot water runs cold. Whether you manage a hotel, restaurant, medical office, or multi-tenant property, the winter months can put a high demand on your plumbing system, especially with Sacramento’s recent cold weather. Here are some things…

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Why You Should Use One Mechanical Contractor for HVAC and Plumbing

Whether managing a commercial or industrial facility, or embarking on a new construction project, you face a choice: hire separate HVAC and plumbing contractors, or use one mechanical contractor for both. Which choice is smarter? There are countless benefits of hiring one contractor for your plumbing and HVAC that can save you time and money.…

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HVAC & Plumbing Considerations For Back-to-School Season

What Does Back-to-School Season Mean for Facility Maintenance? The bell is about to ring on a new school year, and classrooms and lesson plans are soon to be packed. School administrators and facility managers, however, must have a proper HVAC and plumbing maintenance plan in place to keep students and staff comfortable. The Cost of…

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Tips for Greener Buildings + a Healthier Planet

How to Increase Efficiency in Your Commercial Building in Sacramento, CA  Whether you’re a building owner, facility manager, or contractor looking for ways to improve efficiency, there are practical ways to reduce environmental impact while keeping costs down. At Cooper Oates, we’ve always focused on sustainable solutions that deliver long-term savings while helping you increase the return…

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Plumbing Issues in Sacramento Commercial Buildings

How to Prevent Plumbing Issues in Sacramento Commercial Properties Plumbing issues are a headache no Sacramento business owner wants to deal with. For commercial property managers, even a small leak can turn into costly repairs and frustrated tenants, which leads to slowed business operations.​ However, there’s good news: most plumbing disasters can be avoided by…

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Cooper Oates HVAC and Plumbing Teams Collaborate on Large-Scale Tenant Buildout

In early 2024 Cooper Oates was awarded a number of fast-paced construction projects giving us a very busy start to the new year. One of our more challenging projects in 2024 was a tenant buildout for a new Habitat Health medical facility: a Kaiser-partnered care and rehab facility for the low-income elderly including medical treatment…

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6 Tips for Hiring a Commercial Plumber in Sacramento, CA

How to Choose the Right Commercial Plumbing Contractor for Your Sacramento Business: 6 Tips Choosing the right commercial plumber for your business is essential to ensure quality work and a professional experience. As a busy business owner in Sacramento, you understand the critical role plumbing systems play in sustaining seamless operations. Considering this, selecting a…

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