Tag: Construction

Facilities Planning and Construction.

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.
Harbor Wetland, National Aquarium, Baltimore

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.
024 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence

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 Headquarters

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.
abandoned buildings

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.
U.S. Industry Electrification

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.
floor plans

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 Tijuana

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 Safety

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.
UVU pedestrian bridge

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.
Hudson Yards, HSBC New York City

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.
ENERGY STAR Cities

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 professionals

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.
Location Geofencing Technology, Workplace Safety

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.
healthcare facilities

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.
Renovation Projects

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.
Salt Lake City

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.
Energy Incentives Webinar, Power Grid

Learn How To Capture Energy Incentives And Strengthen The Power Grid

Join us for this free webinar and learn how to to open new revenue streams, reduce energy costs, and advance sustainability goals at your facility with virtually no disruption to productivity.
facility resilience

Watch This: The Role Of Facilities Management In Handling Emergencies And Maintenance

This video webinar provides actionable strategies to safeguard your assets, protect lives, and ensure operational continuity.

[VIDEO] Job Order Contracting: Accelerating the Projects that Matter

This proven single-solicitation process accelerates project delivery while satisfying local bidding requirements. Learn all about Gordian’s JOC solutions .

Infrastructure Upgrades For Energy And Labor Savings: Scaling For Growth

How Arway Linen and Uniform is reducing water and energy consumption by 51%.