Friday Funny: LEGO Fans, Rejoice!
After seven years of planning and four years of construction, the LEGO House near the toy brand’s corporate campus in Billund, Denmark is scheduled to celebrate its grand opening in September.
Shopping Center Is First To Earn New U.S. Green Building Standard
The new standard, BREEAM USA In-Use, measures and monitors environmental performance of existing buildings.
The Basics Of Curtain Wall System Construction
How the glass and the frame are manipulated, including proportion, properties, and anchorage, constitutes the essential distinction among glass curtain wall systems.
Amazon Launches Global Solar Energy Initiative
Amazon will install solar systems on 50 fulfillment facility rooftops worldwide by 2020; 15 solar installations planned for completion by the end of 2017 will generate up to 41 MW.
GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi Reflects Musical Heritage
In both its exhibits and its design, the museum focuses the spotlight on Mississippi's deep musical roots and impact on modern music.
A Guide To Better Hospital Floor Plans
This infographic details the latest trends and insights facility managers need to consider when a hospital construction or renovation project is in the works.
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First Buildings In Singapore Register For WELL Certification
Paya Lebar Quarter is the city’s first project to register for the new global building standard focused on occupant well-being and productivity.
Northrop Grumman Plant Earns LEED Gold Certification
The aerospace company’s new 366,000-square-foot manufacturing center for the U.S. Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft received a total of 68 LEED® credits out of the 73 pursued.
Urban Land Institute Competition Focuses On Chicago FM Site
Participants in the 2017 ULI student competition are designing a master plan for the site of Chicago's Department of Fleet and Facility Management, an 18-acre parcel the city plans to vacate.
Smart City Development Examined By National League Of Cities
The new report from the League features five cities — four U.S. and New Delhi, India — and how these locations are implementing smart city projects.
Historic Dupont Building In Delaware Sold
The seller, Chemours, will lease back office space as a long-term tenant, maintaining its global headquarters in Wilmington, DE.
Pro Football Hall Of Fame Plans Smart City Infrastructure
Under an 18 year agreement with Hall of Fame Village LLC, Johnson Controls will provide building technologies at the Canton, OH site to transform the site into an efficient, "smart city" showcase.
New Lighting Saves Food Bank 48% On Energy Usage
LED lighting technology delivers better light quality and energy savings to Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina’s new warehouse and office space.
Real Estate Nonprofit Supports Oakland, CA Arts
Spurred by tragic Oakland warehouse fire, the Community Arts Stabilization Trust (CAST), a nonprofit real estate organization, has launched a new financial and technical assistance program.
3D Laser Technology Helps Convert Old Church Into Commercial Space
Eco3d used laser scanning technology to accurately capture measurements of the Scottsdale, AZ church interior, a crucial factor of the project due to the facility's unique shape and construction.
Sustainable Exterior Surfaces, Study Quantifies Benefits
Cool roofs and porous pavement are among the strategies touted in "Achieving Urban Resilience: Washington, DC," authored by Capital E — focused on citywide adoption of smart surface technologies.
SL Green’s Energy Retrofit Wins IREM Sustainability Award
The real estate investment trust won the 2016 IREM® REME Award for an energy efficiency retrofit implemented at its global headquarters, resulting in energy reduction of 15%.
Integrating Nature And Cities
A new book urges the integration of nature into urban design and planning to make cities and urban infrastructure truly green, sustainable, and resilient.
Wood Building Carbon Calculator Updated
The calculator, which measures the carbon benefits of a wood building, now includes new options for mass timber buildings.
Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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