Construction & Retrofits

Retrofit strategies often involve modifications to existing commercial buildings to improve energy efficiency, optimize performance, decrease energy demand and solve sustainability issues. Facility Executive magazine covers all aspects of construction projects, modernization and ongoing operations for commercial buildings & facilities.



Safety Procedures During Roof Maintenance

Safety Procedures During Roof Maintenance, Repair Or Replacement

Facility managers have a duty to maintain a safe environment for contractors, building occupants, and passersby while roof maintenance is taking place.

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.
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. 
REI distribution center

REI Co-op Sets Standard For Sustainable Warehousing

Lebanon, Tennessee distribution center is largest LEED v4 Platinum industrial building in the Southeast and Tennessee's first certified facility.
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.
mission-critical facilities

Preparing For Disaster: Designing The Last Building Standing

How mission-critical facilities are designed to be the most resilient buildings.
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.
data center

Solutions To The Data Center Relocation Maze

Some of the most strategic considerations and key steps necessary to properly execute a data center relocation.
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.
Michigan Central Station

Ford Celebrates Michigan Central Station Reopening

Following a multi-year restoration, Michigan Central Station in Detroit will open its historic ground floor to the public this week.
Adaptive Reuse

Historic Hotels of America Names 2024 Best Of Adaptive Reuse

These hotels are living proof that historic buildings can serve contemporary needs while preserving their timeless character.
NIBS Award Winners

NIBS Names 2024 Built Environment Award Winners

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) recognized building industry leaders and scholarship recipients at its Building Innovation 2024 Conference (BI2024).
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.

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. 
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.
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%.