Expansions & Renovations
Latest: Shoes.com will relocate its headquarters to 31,000 square feet of customized open workspace within the revamped waterfront facility, renamed Constitution Wharf.
Boston’s Constitution Center Transforming Into Creative Workspace
Shoes.com will relocate its headquarters to 31,000 square feet of customized open workspace within the revamped waterfront facility, renamed Constitution Wharf.
New High Efficiency Boilers Earn High Grades At Iowa College
Retrofitting campus buildings with high efficiency condensing boilers provided the solution needed for improved, head-of-the-class heating at Cornell College.
Five Trends Shaping Healthcare Places And Spaces
In uncertain times, patient-centered care demands a patient-centered approach to real estate, according to a new report from JLL.
Concrete Tips For Flooring Success
Here are some mistakes to avoid when preparing concrete floors for a new coating, courtesy of National Flooring Equipment.
Inappropriate Repairs for Historic Stone Masonry
As holds the principle of bioethics, so should the approach to treating historic stone: “First, do no harm.”
Vivint Smart Home Arena’s Winning Wireless Network
Hosting the March Madness tournament's first and second rounds, this facility in Salt Lake City, UT put its new DAS wireless infrastructure to the test.
Outdated Concrete Building Transformed Into Gold
Rather than demolishing an abandoned Rhode Island property and starting from scratch, architects transformed it into a LEED Gold-certified, Class A office building masterpiece.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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%.
Marine Corps Plans First Net Zero Energy Military Base
The energy efficiency and renewable generation project builds on existing efforts to increase sustainability and energy security for the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, GA.
Energy Efficiency Projects To Save Tinker Air Force Base $3.5M Annually
The $19 million upgrade to the assembly plant's lighting, HVAC, hot water, and thermal energy systems will help meet mandated federal energy reduction goals.
UMass Amherst Plans Large-Scale Solar Power Project
The campus-wide solar installations are expected to generate $6.2 million in cost savings for the university over the next 20 years.
Mercedes-Benz Superdome Gets Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The improvements will help the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District meet its sustainability goals while improving equipment performance and fan experience.
20,000 Plastic Spheres For JFK Performing Arts Center Expansion
The design incorporates long spans without the use of beams and lightens the structure by displacing approximately 30% of the concrete normally required for a comparable flat slab.
Landmark Skyscraper Will Be San Francisco’s First Hybrid Electric Building
Advanced energy storage system will improve efficiency, lower costs, and deliver cleaner power for landmark skyscraper One Maritime Plaza.
Library Renovation Uses SOLARBAN 70XL By PPG
The Lawrence Public Library in Kansas features a new façade combining a terra cotta rainscreen and low-e glass.
Wrigley Field Upgrades With Wireless Lighting Controls
A stadium-wide upgrade includes a new clubhouse for the Chicago Cubs. Opened in April 2016, the facility now features state-of-the-art capabilities.
JLL Creates Workplace Of The Future At Revamped HQ
When complete in spring 2017, JLL’s corporate headquarters will incorporate the latest strategies in workplace design, including many of the best practices it already uses in its work for clients and features inspired by direct input from its workforce.
Sustainable Building Codes In The Middle East Being Developed
ICC and ASTM International partner to support development of regional sustainable building codes.
Business Facilities LiveXchange News: Speakers Announced
Corporate executives will learn relocation and expansion strategies from industry leaders at Business Facilities LiveXchange.
BOMA Florida Announces Recipient Of The 2015 Legislator Of The Year Award
Senator Hukill’s selection as The Legislator of the Year is bestowed to recognize and honor her significant understanding of issues impacting commercial real estate, most notably phasing out sales taxes imposed on commercial real estate leases.
Freer Gallery Of Art To Close For Major Renovations
Smithsonian’s Freer gallery will close to the public on January 2016; should reopen mid-2017.
Gilbane Building Company Completes Restoration Of Historic Kings Theatre
Extensive $95 million restoration and renovation revitalizes grandeur of former movie palace.
U.S. Office Sector: Demand For Office Space Highest Since 2006
Office rents increase in 70% of the country.
Sloan Partners With Chicago Cubs
The plumbing systems manufacturer has joined the Cubs organization as a Legacy Partner and Official Water Efficiency Partner.
Environmentally Friendly Mother Clara Hale Bus Transportation Depot Opens
The new structure replaces an aging facility with a state-of-the-art bus transportation center that meets the city's needs while minimizing its impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
Saint Paul RiverCentre And Xcel Energy Center Complex First In The World To Be LEED, Green Globes,...
When the program began, the annual recycling rate was 15%. Now the entire complex is recycling 60% of the two million pounds of waste generated on average each year.
Modular Data Center Infrastructure: Part 1
This first of a two-part article describes how prefabricated data centers help speed deployment and lower life cycle costs.
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