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EV fleet

Schilling Hard Cider Rolls Out Industry’s First Fully EV Fleet

Schilling Hard Cider is the first in its industry to commit to an electric vehicle fleet for its sales force.
Corporate Real Estate

The Changing Environment For Corporate Real Estate

Corporate Real Estate (CRE) and Integrated Facility Management (IFM) teams must be creative and agile to combat current headwinds.
Solar Education Facility

Rooftop Solar Installation Illuminates Young Minds

In Virginia, the Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Department's new solar education facility sparks children’s interest in renewable energy.
Digital twin

5 Features To Look For In A Digital Twin

A digital twin of IT, telecommunications, and data center infrastructure ensures data quality and allows potential disruptions to be identified quickly.
LED lighting controls

Energy Efficiency And Lighting Controls

The Inflation Reduction Act should push commercial building facility managers to include lighting controls in all or most projects.
hybrid government workers

Massachusetts Government Workers Adopt Hybrid Work Model

With almost half of Massachusetts' government employees working in a hybrid or remote environment, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito discusses the future of hybrid work.
New York City headquarters

Law Firm Brings Workplace Of The Future To Life

Shearman & Sterling’s recent New York office transformation reflects firm's commitment to people, clients, and the environment.
virus transmission

Public Transit, Gyms Top Places People Worry About Virus Transmission

In Toronto, the first city-wide testing of businesses to evaluate the risk of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 shows that people experience a wide range of ventilation safety over the course of a day.
virus season

How Will Flu, COVID-19 Impact U.S. Businesses This Winter?

The U.S. is likely to face a severe and unpredictable respiratory virus season, according to new research.
JLL HYBRID WORKPLACE

The Evolving Hybrid Workplace: Tech Implementation Is Key

Companies focused on return to work must implement customizable technologies to build effective hybrid working models, finds JLL.
artificial intelligence (AI)

How Does AI Impact Workplace Productivity?

While consumers continue to be wary of the impact artificial intelligence will have on job security, they also recognize how AI can benefit workers, according to a Blumberg Capital survey.
ULI Global Awards

Six Developments Win ULI’s 2022 Global Awards For Excellence

ULI 2022 Global Awards For Excellence winners include two developments each from North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.
Haunted Hotels

Planning A Halloween Holiday? Check Out These Haunted Hotels

Travelers seeking a ghoulish getaway might consider a stay in one of this year's Top 25 Most Haunted Hotels. (Facility managers, you'll relate to Bob at The Wort Hotel.)
OSHA Training Institute

OSHA Expands Training Institute Education Center Network

OSHA has extended the safety and health training opportunities if offers throughout the U.S. by adding a new organization to its OTI Education Centers.
Bobcat North Carolina

Bobcat Company Completes Its Largest Manufacturing Facility

The $70 million expansion project makes Statesville, NC the company’s largest manufacturing facility in North America, and will create up to 250 jobs. 
Templeton USGBC GBCI

Peter Templeton Is New USGBC, GBCI President & CEO

Peter Templeton will lead U.S. Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc., focus on climate action and health, equity and sustainability goals.
cleaning robots

Partnership Aims To Deploy Robots That Clean, Provide Food Service

One robot will work with commercial cleaning teams to scrub, sweep, dust mop, and sanitize; another will deliver food and drinks to diners.
UCB warehouse Atlanta

Atlanta Warehouse Is World’s First WELL Platinum/LEED Gold Pharma Project     

Atlanta Warehouse is part of UCB's global inspace project, providing work environments to stimulate innovation and reimagine collaboration.
VariSpace Coppell Dallas-Fort Worth

Vari Opens New DFW Global Headquarters

The office furniture company's new home is the third Fitwel-certified facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, showcasing Vari's commitment to healthy workspaces.

Public Venues Team Up To Tackle Climate Crisis 

GOAL (Green Operations & Advanced Leadership) will provide entertainment venues with tools and access to operators, vendors, and sponsors also committed to operating more sustainably.
Smart Buildings: Enabling Facility Control And Automation

Did You Miss Our “Smart Buildings: Enabling Facility Control And Automation” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn about different types of smart building solutions, how intelligent asset monitoring can save money with predictive maintenance, and more!
Air Curtains

Did You Miss Our “Air Curtains: Conserving Energy And Ambiance At The Door” Webinar?

View this free video webinar and learn how air curtains save energy and reduce CO2 emissions, support the indoor experience, and conserve ambiance.

[VIDEO] ARC Facilities Overview | Instantly Access and Share Facility Information

The ARC Facilities mobile-first platform & App puts the plan room in your pocket. Building plans, Emergency information, O&M documentation and Compliance information is delivered instantly to on-the-go facilities professionals using mobile devices with no training required.