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.



Building Energy Codes

ACEEE Awarded $9.6M To Lead Effort To Update Building Energy Codes

ACEEE will lead a national effort to implement updated building energy codes that will reduce energy costs for households and businesses while cutting climate pollution.
warehouse floors

Keep Warehouse Floors In Good Condition

If facility managers use an epoxy coating on warehouse floors it can protect the surface and provide safety to employees.
Sustainable Facilities

3 Energy-Efficient Strategies For Sustainable Facilities

Creating sustainable buildings via real-time visibility, water efficiency, and green roofs can lead to increased profits, employee morale, and environmental well-being.
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.
construction

Supporting Holistic Recovery After Construction Injuries

A study from Travelers found that, after an injury, construction workers are off the job on average for 98 days.
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.
Parking Lots

Preserving Parking Lots

Pavement for parking lots and structures must withstand the loads it will encounter to prevent premature failure.
Starnet

Starnet Names 2023 Design Award Winners

The annual design competition celebrates outstanding projects completed by Starnet Members throughout the United States and Canada.
decarbonization

Opportunities For Industrial Decarbonization

New funding programs enhance opportunities for the industrial sector to embark on projects that speed up decarbonization.

12 Years Later: Transforming Fukushima Into A “Region Of Recovery”

12 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Fukushima Prefecture has released a video of "Fukushima Now," highlighting reconstruction progress.
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.
Outdoor Workspaces

Starting An Outdoor Workspace? Here Are Some Tips

When designing an outdoor workspace it is important to think of all uses and to consider the logistics of weather-sensitive equipment.

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.
constructio

Five Steps To Improve Scaffold Safety

Facility managers can avoid costly injury claims in New York by making sure scaffolds are safe for construction workers.
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.
Major League Soccer

Pets On The Pitch?

Ted Lasso would approve: Purina and the St. Louis CITY SC have created Major League Soccer’s first permanent pet-friendly stadium space.
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.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

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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