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Latest: Facility Executive | October 2018 Issue - The October 2018 issue features green building, workplace design, zero energy, recycling furniture, and anti-terrorism security. Plus, we celebrate our 30th anniversary.
Facility Executive | October 2018 Issue
The October 2018 issue features green building, workplace design, zero energy, recycling furniture, and anti-terrorism security. Plus, we celebrate our 30th anniversary.
Facility Executive | August 2018 Issue
The August 2018 issue features facility security, including biometrics, school security, and stopping hackers. Plus, HVAC, roofing, restroom maintenance, lighting, and more.
Friday Funny: Don’t Look Down!
Actually, do look down: That's the whole point. Seattle's revamped Space Needle features the world's only revolving glass floor and delivers wide-open views as guests float above the city.
Sabra Breaks Ground On World’s Largest Hummus Plant
The 40,000-square-foot expansion project is the fourth at the Chesterfield County, VA hummus making facility, and will maintain its LEED Gold certification.
Facility Executive | June 2018 Issue
The June 2018 issue features a look at workplace design, including productivity, breakrooms, furniture, and natural light. Plus, green cleaning, energy efficiency, healthcare facilities, and more.
Lawn Care, Landscape Maintenance, Irrigation Systems Pay Off
Outdoor remodeling projects offer financial returns and owner satisfaction, finds a new report from the National Association of Realtors® and National Association of Landscape Professionals.
Employees The Focus Of New AAA HQ Interior Design
In keeping with the organization's mission, HGA designed the headquarters to include collaborative spaces and embrace a fun, road trip atmosphere.
Facility Executive | April 2018 Issue
The April 2018 issue features a look at lighting systems, wastewater recycling, restroom maintenance, and data center trends. Plus, how one school is building tornado-safe rooms.
Office Design Decisions Can Make (Or Break) Your Budget
In a new report, JLL compares build out costs across three office styles in 59 markets in the U.S. and Canada.
GM LED Lighting Retrofit Saves Over $300,000 Annually
In addition to reducing energy consumption, replacing linear fluorescent lighting with tubular LED created a safer work environment at the auto maker’s Lake Orion, MI plant.
Facility Executive | February 2018 Issue
The February 2018 issue features our 2018 Facility Executive of the Year, an in-depth look at the building envelope, access control, document management, and more. Plus, our annual Readers' Choice Awards.
Colleges Adding New Buildings Despite Budget Stress
Sightlines’ 2017 State of Facilities in Higher Education report shines spotlight on trends and best practices that dominated 2017 and will continue to influence campus facilities across North America in 2018.
Vacant Office Space Becomes Girl Scouts Program Center
The Berges Family Girl Scouts Program Center is a high-usage, energetic, and collaborative learning environment.
Facility Executive | December 2017 Issue
The December 2017 issue features the impact of HVAC, professional development, floor care strategies, and more. Plus, FM Solutions 2018, a guide to facility management products and services.
Pfizer Builds World’s First LEED Platinum Pharmaceutical Factory
With help from Johnson Controls, Pfizer built the world’s first LEED-NC Platinum certified pharmaceutical factory in Dalian, China.
Museum Roof Beneath St. Louis’ Historic Gateway Arch Gets Overhaul
The restoration/waterproofing work is part of a multi-phase project to expand and renovate the underground museum, plus renovate the grounds surrounding the Arch.
Facility Executive | October 2017 Issue
The October 2017 issue features a focus on sustainability, including groundskeeping, lighting, roofing, energy purchasing programs, and more. Plus, a look at emerging tech, HVAC, and strategic planning.
The Whitney Restaurant To Become Energy Efficient Icon
The popular restaurant, a National Historic Landmark, is Detroit's first C-PACE project.
Public Libraries Prioritize Space Reclamation
A new ProQuest survey explores public librarians’ views, plans, and strategies related to space reclamation.
Facility Executive | August 2017 Issue
The August 2017 issue features a focus on security, including cyber attacks, video surveillance, and strategic approaches. Plus, indoor air quality, fire safety, restrooms, pest control, energy efficiency, and more.
School Athletic Center Gets A Makeover
Since Portville Central School’s newly renovated athletic complex opened at the end of January, the New York school has seen increased use of its facilities by students and community members.
SAS Establishes “Smart Campus” At NC Headquarters
The analytics company is demonstrating environmental stewardship at its 24-building campus through lower energy consumption and greater operational efficiencies.
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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View this free webinar video and explore the current state of the construction industry, trends and updates in construction cost data.
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.
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