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Bobcat Invests $3.26M To Renovate Georgia Facility
Bobcat modernized conference rooms, break rooms, and office spaces; improved the interior design, finishing, and furnishing to align with other Bobcat locations; and updated exterior signage at its Buford, GA facility.
A Floating Classroom: National Aquarium Unveils Harbor Wetland
Now open to the public, Harbor Wetland in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor used innovations developed at the National Aquarium to create a functional constructed wetland.
ULI Names 10 2024 Americas Awards For Excellence Winners
Since 1979, the Urban Land Institute has honored land use developments that positively impact communities and enrich the built environment.
Laserfiche Global HQ Achieves LEED Silver Certification
Biophilic design principles were applied at Laserfiche's headquarters facility, which was built in Long Beach, CA on an “undevelopable” site that housed eight formerly active oil wells.
Bringing Abandoned Buildings Back To Life
Adaptive reuse of abandoned buildings can bring new life to a community and its economy. However, these projects can present special challenges to facility managers.
Forecast: 50% Surge In U.S. Industry Electrification By 2030
Schneider Electric's Sustainability Research Institute projects uptick in Industry electrification and reduction in fossil fuel demand; company plans $23.8 million investment in South Carolina manufacturing operations.
Key Tips For Optimal Organizational Floor Plans, Maximized Efficiency
A comprehensive facility space assessment aids in pinpointing discrepancies between the current usage of a space and its potential.
Alliance Air Begins Building $121M Energy Efficient Manufacturing Facility
The commercial and industrial HVAC manufacturer broke ground this week for its 460,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Mexico. The project will support sustainable data center growth across North America.
The Benefits Of Using Insulated Metal Panels In Athletic Facilities
Insulated metal panels are a popular choice for sport venue design because of their strong durability, design flexibility, and more.
Building Codes And The Built Environment: Building Safety For Facility Managers
In a Building Safety Month wrap up, experts from the International Code Council discuss why building codes are critical to establishing and ensuring the safety of the built environment.
Creating The Largest Pedestrian Bridge In Utah
An assistant director with Utah Valley University shares how the UVU bridge project became Utah’s largest pedestrian bridge.
HSBC Launches New U.S. Headquarters At NYC’s Hudson Yards
Today, HSBC celebrated the opening of its new U.S. headquarters at The Spiral at Hudson Yards in New York City.
Los Angeles, Washington, New York Top ENERGY STAR Cities List
Atlanta and San Francisco round out the top five cities for ENERGY STAR certified buildings that cut energy costs while increasing efficiency, reducing emissions.
Where In The World Is 2024’s Best Tall Building?
2024 Award of Excellence winners are capable of catalyzing “a paradigm shift in design and construction practices,” according to jury member.
Building Safety Month Week Three: Learning From The Pros
International Code Council’s 44th annual Building Safety Month campaign continues into its third week with insight into the roles and responsibilities of building safety professionals.
NSC Promotes Location Geofencing Technology For Workplace Safety
From increasing active worksite visibility to alerting workers of potential hazards, NSC Work to Zero white paper outlines how adopting location geofencing can prevent injuries and save lives.
Increasing Healthcare Accessibility Through Commercial Conversions
There are several key areas to consider before diving into an adaptive reuse project to transform former retail and commercial spaces into outpatient healthcare facilities.
Medical Arts Pavilion Models Future Of Healthcare Architecture
By embracing visually-stimulating aesthetics and biophilic elements without sacrificing durability and systems efficiency, the Toby and Leon Cooperman Medical Arts Pavilion exemplifies healthcare architecture and design standards.
Keep It “Business As Usual” During Renovations
Using new barrier technologies, planning, and some creative ingenuity, you can safely keep your facility open during renovation projects.
Elevate Commercial Roofing Opens Green Manufacturing Facility In Utah
Built with Elevate and Holcim materials, the manufacturer’s new LEED-certified manufacturing and distribution center in Salt Lake City will expand service to customers in the West.