Anne Cosgrove
USGBC Releases 2021 Green Building Community Survey Results
This year’s survey was focused on COVID-19 recovery and how the green building industry can thrive post-pandemic — with health, equity, and green building access cited as key factors for building re-entry.
LSI Industries Launches Advantage Series Vaportite (EGA) Luminaire
This IP65 luminaire featuring a slim profile and impact resistant lens is well-suited for wet locations, cold storage, and parking garage applications.
ASHRAE, CDC Released Updated COVID-19 Guidance This Week
The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force updated its airborne transmission guidance on the virus. And, CDC provided an update on surface transmission for community environments.
GBAC STAR Certifies First Salon To The Program For Cleaning, Disinfection Protocols
A division of ISSA, the Global Biorisk Advisory Council recently certified Honolulu's Salon Blanc, New England's Gillette Stadium, and other facilities across the U.S.
Illuminating Engineering Society And National Park Service Partner On Night Sky
This collaboration focuses on developing night sky friendly lighting standards for NPS, and findings could benefit communities that encourage star gazing.
Securitech Multi-Point Lock Protects Cannabis Facility
A burglary attempt on a cannabis facility in Colorado failed thanks to an investment in Trident, Securitech’s premier multi-point lock.
Spacewell Releases New App For Hybrid Office
The app from this provider of workplace software uses live sensor data to help employees navigate conditions in the hybrid office.
Green Buildings Career Map Highlights Energy Efficiency Jobs
Supported by a U.S. DOE grant, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and its partners offer interactive map highlighting career opportunities in building energy efficiency.
In 2020, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Focused On Green Efforts
With COVID-19 cancelling events, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) took advantage of the downtime.
Food Service Strategies To Enhance Return To Work
Across workplaces, cafeterias and pantry amenities might expand in size even as areas devoted to workstations shrink.
The Music Center In Los Angeles Recognized For IAQ Upgrades
The complex is the first performing arts organization to earn the UL Verified Healthy Buildings Mark for Indoor Air Quality.
At Detroit’s TCF Center, Facilities Professional Recognized For COVID Efforts
Al Vasquez, the facility's manager of engineering services, received four national and state awards for his work on temporary alternate care facility, the TCF Regional Care Center.
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Adds All-Gender Restrooms
Home to the NBA Cleveland Cavaliers and the AHL Cleveland Monsters, the venue welcomes close to two million guests annually, and this is part of an ongoing commitment to an inclusive environment.
Pioneering Pest Control In A 17th Century Estate
National Trust, Europe's largest conservation charity, is employing a biological controls approach to tackle the presence of clothes moths at Blickley Hall in Norfolk, England.
A Look Back At 2020
Over the past year, facility management played a major role in keeping people safe from COVID-19. Here are the lessons learned, challenges, and achievements.
LSI Industries Introduces Advantage Series High Bay
This LED fixture product is designed to optimize illumination in high bay work environments, enhance safety, and lower energy costs.
New Office For Facility Executive
Group C Media, Inc. has moved to a new office designed for productivity now, and in the future.
Survey Of FMs Looks At Plans To Adopt Augmented Reality
AI and computer vision company, Resonai, surveyed senior facility managers for its “2021 State of Augmented Reality in Facilities Management” report to discover current and expected use of AR in facilities.
IFMA Foundation 2021 Scholarship Applications Open
This annual program provides financial aid to aspiring and practicing facility managers enrolled in FM or FM-related higher-education programs.
ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force Updates Building Readiness Guide
Major updates to the building readiness guidance include pre- or post- flushing strategy methodology, a flushing time calculator, and more.