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Kansas City Chiefs’ Stadium Earns GBAC STAR™ Accreditation
Facilities in all sectors are tackling COVID-19 and other infectious agents by demonstrating capability and compliance with 20 key program elements of this Global Biorisk Advisory Council program.
USGBC Highlights 2020 Leadership Awards From Latin America
These eight green building award recipients include Pepsi World Trade Center, Prologis, and Nicaragua’s first LEED-certified project.
University Of AZ Working With County, City To Slow COVID-19 Spread
University President Robert C. Robbin, along with Campus Reentry Task Force Director Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th U.S. surgeon general, provided an update on progress and procedures aimed at mitigating COVID-19.
FAQs On Disinfecting Schools
Infection control in schools is always a concern because of influenza and bacteria such as MRSA and C. diff, but COVID-19 presents new questions.
Are Trees A Focus For Your Healthcare Facility?
For the second year, the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus Healthcare program will recognize healthcare facility campuses fostering community wellness through tree planting, education, and engagement.
Tips To Plan For Building Exteriors Projects In 2021
Understanding the current state of the building envelope means knowing the useful life of each aspect.
LG Was Official Technology Partner For Both 2020 U.S. Political Conventions
LG Electronics USA was selected as Official Technology Provider for the 2020 Democratic National Convention and 2020 Republican National Convention.
ICC Publishes Guideline Document For Remote Virtual Inspections
The International Code Council document outlines guidance for RVIs, which are useful when buildings are inaccessible during a pandemic, but also for dangerous environments or other circumstances.
AGF Donates RiserPACKs for Fire Sprinkler Education
The company is donating through the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition’s (HFSC) stipend program, which provides kits to build an NFPA 13D display for fire departments across the U.S.
IFMA Foundation Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
IFMA Fellow Eric Teicholz and the IFMA Foundation have awarded the Eric Teicholz Sustainability Facility Professional® (SFP®) Scholarship, open to young facility management professionals.
Senior Living Industry Report From ICAA Looks To The Future
With input from 150+ thought leaders, the International Council on Active Aging document aims to assist stakeholders in senior living to forge a path towards "next normal."
Making Polling Places Safer Through HVAC Systems
As election season continues during the COVID-19 pandemic, the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force is offering HVAC and water supply system guidance for polling places.
OSCRE Providing Industry Open Access To Its Real Estate Data Standards
OSCRE, a non-profit focused on the benefit of standards and data governance for real estate asset life cycle, is providing free access to the OSCRE Industry Data Model™.
IFMA Foundation Announces FY2020-21 Board of Trustees
The IFMA Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to making facility management a career of choice, has announced appointments to its board of trustees.
Lincoln Financial Field Earn SAFETY Act Designation From U.S. DHS
Home of the Philadelphia Eagles, the stadium has been credited with this accreditation that recognizes commitment to facility security, safety, and overall preparedness.
First Bird-Friendly Building Ordinance In Wisconsin Passed
The city-wide ordinance in Madison, WI will require new large construction and expansion projects to use modern strategies and materials that allow birds to see glass.
Hubbell Lighting Launches SpectraSAFE™ Wireless Video Security
Designed for commercial and industrial building applications, this cloud-based, wireless video security system integrates into a wide range of luminaires.
Chicago’s First Public Hospital Transformed In Historic Rehab
Closed in 2002, the former hospital and medical college has been repurposed to a dual branded Hyatt House and Hyatt Place hotel, plus other spaces.
Survey Of Data Center Operators: Increasing Complexities, Outages
In its 10th annual Global Data Center Survey, Uptime Institute finds this growing sector is adapting to rapid change on multiple levels.
Trex Commercial Products Clear Choice For LG North American HQ
Design elements chosen to complement the glass exterior building included more than 1,300 linear feet of Trex Commercial Products’ frameless glass Track Rail, inside and out.