Economic Development

Articles in this category explore the issue of corporate and commercial real estate. Topics include tax incentives for businesses, infrastructure and urban development and renewal, corporate parks and communities, and other economic development initiatives. Specifically, posts cover expansions, renovations, and new construction of commercial facilities.



Wasted Food

Washington Welcomes First-Of-Its-Kind Wasted Food To Renewable Energy Facility

Divert, Inc.'s Longview, WA facility will help Pacific Northwest businesses and local jurisdictions reduce wasted food and comply with waste regulations.
Terrace Bay Hotel

Hotel Case Study: A Luxurious Transformation

Located on the beautiful coast of Lake Michigan, the Terrace Bay Hotel has undergone several renovations to create a high-end guest experience.
Maintaining Buildings

Did You Miss Our Webinar? Maintaining Buildings In A Modern Age

View this free video webinar and learn tips for maintaining buildings, so you can take custody of your building knowledge and information.
Axis Communications

Axis Communications Adds New Ohio Experience Center

Axis Communications opened its newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Cincinnati, OH, its 16th experience center in the Americas and the second AEC location...
Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail

Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail Opens To The Public

The world’s longest elevated pedestrian loop, the Treetop Trail makes use of the zoo’s original monorail which was retired in 2013.
Solar Projects

Johnson Controls, Constellation Plan Pennsylvania Solar Projects

Two new solar projects will support four Johnson Controls facilities, advance company goal of 100% renewable energy and net zero operations by 2040.
Seismic headquarters San Diego

New Seismic Headquarters Is Designed For A Hybrid Workforce

In San Diego, Seismic's “office of the future” gives employees built-in flexibility to organize by activity rather than traditional departments.
Lennox Iowa disaster recovery

Disaster Recovery: Lennox Celebrates New Start In Iowa

Five years ago, a devastating tornado caused major damage to the Lennox manufacturing facility in Marshalltown, Iowa.
window renovation

Dunwoody College Renovation: Opening Windows To Technical Education

Tammy McGee, Vice President of Administrative Services and CFO of Dunwoody, discusses the College's comprehensive facilities plan.
Ericsson 5G site

Ericsson Launches Energy-Smart 5G Site In Texas

Located in Plano, the 5G site has the potential to be fully operated by solar energy, complemented by integrated Lithium-ion batteries, for up to 24-hours. 
Carlisle Construction Materials

Carlisle Construction Materials Opens New Production, Manufacturing Facility

Building products manufacturer CCM is pursuing LEED Platinum certification for the nearly 500,000-square-foot production and manufacturing facility in Southern Missouri.
Office Construction

Dentist Duo Builds Customized Office Complex

Waterford Stone by Echelon was chosen to create an enduring, modern exterior for a new Georgia Dental Complex.
Bobcat

Bobcat Company Completes $5.3M Office Renovation

Bobcat Company's office space in Johnson Creek, Wis. was transformed to promote collaboration and innovation.
renovation

Ocean City Resort Transforms After Renovation

A representative from Ashore Resort & Beach Club shares the inspiration and challenges behind this renovation.
cancer center

Renovated Cancer Center Supports Patients And Families In PA

The Associate Vice President, Clinical Operations for the Henry Cancer Center discusses how this renovation improves patient experience.

THE MART Unveils Vision For Modern Workplace

Renovation of Chicago architectural icon THE MART will provide the future of office space to some of the country's most creative, forward-thinking companies.
Nuclear Project Texas

Texas Manufacturing Site Selected For SMR Nuclear Project

Dow, X-Energy Reactor Company joint project will provide Seadrift, Texas operations with zero carbon emissions power and steam production.
Folger Shakespeare Library Reopening

Shakespeare Library To Reopen After Three-Year Renovation

The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC will reopen to the public in November, allowing visitors to experience the world's largest Shakespeare collection in new ways and reimagined spaces.
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC Celebrates New Facility

New 400,000-square-foot Distribution and Training Center in Florence, NJ is intended to strengthen the company’s supply chain, provide efficient heat pump distribution to the Northeastern U.S.
energy management

This CA University Saved $1M After Lighting Retrofit

See how California State University, Dominguez Hills is using IoT technology and real-time occupancy data to reduce energy consumption.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

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