2020 Excellence In Concrete Construction Awards Announced
The Kennedy Center Expansion in Washington, DC was chosen as Overall Winner, while 12 other projects have also been recognized.
Aramark Global HQ Receives LEED Silver Certification
Located in Philadelphia, the Aramark headquarters includes a wellness center, biophilia rooms, outdoor terraces, and a showcase state-of-the-art dining facility and test kitchen.
Appliance Recycling Award Winners
The U.S. EPA’s Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program announced the recipients of its first annual RAD Leadership Awards Ceremony for outstanding program achievements in appliance recycling.
Honeywell Launches Its Connected Life Safety Services For Fire Systems
The cloud-based suite of tools, built on the Honeywell Forge platform, provides facility management and systems integrators remote access to fire system data.
Building Connect+ Controls Software
Cloud-based integration solution seamlessly connects CITY MULTI® VRF and third-party equipment under one simple-to-use interface.
Mohawk Goes Pink To Support Breast Cancer Fight
Since 2001, Mohawk has contributed more than $6.3 million to fight breast cancer through corporate donations to Susan G. Komen.
First EMA/ENERGY STAR Retro Rumble Recognizes Energy Efficiency Projects
With a focus on improving energy use intensity and ENERGY STAR scores, the competition featured an overall winner along with projects in the healthcare, office, and multi-family sectors.
Cargotecture: Green Office Solution Reduces Carbon Footprint
Cargotecture is the architectural practice of using and refurbishing old shipping containers and transforming them into various habitable structures
Innovative Building Mask Brings Cleaner Air To Schools, Daycare Centers
Patent-pending Airotrust Building Masks™ are visible air filters that use a magnetic filter housing for easy installation.
NFPA Releases Fact Sheet On Ammonium Nitrate Dangers
Available in English and Spanish, this resource for code officials, business owners, and facility management was developed following the August 2020 explosion in Beirut, Lebanon.
Is Flexibility The Future Of Work?
Both workers and companies will demand flexibility, not only relating to work activities but also in terms of space and location, finds a new survey of real estate professionals.
Haas Commercial Garage Doors
Lone Moose Lodge and RV Park added a special events venue to their complex, “bringing the outdoors inside” by incorporating Haas commercial garage doors into the design.
ASSA ABLOY Expands Key System Design Studio
Tool for master key system creation provides users intuitive system design, and now supports ASSA ABLOY Group brands Corbin Russwin, SARGENT, and Yale.
GBCI Surpasses 1,000 TRUE Advisor Professionals
GBCI's TRUE Advisors help facilities achieve TRUE certification, as well as support and implement zero waste policies and programs.
Use Owner-Architect Partnerships To Help Bring Tenants Back To Buildings
While conditions in tenant spaces are key to returning occupants, improved shared spaces for comfort and convenience are also important.
Second Act For Office Furniture
Develop a reuse plan for workplace furnishings to reduce environmental impact.
Modular Bathroom For High-Rise Projects
The H³ Wellness Hub is a modular bathroom system specifically engineered to be lifted and hoisted vertically.
Carbon Footprint Focus Of ASHRAE 2020 LowDown Showdown
Now in its sixth year, ASHRAE’s LowDown Showdown engages architects, engineers, designers, and energy modelers by working on integrated teams to create outstanding designs to solve building efficiency challenges.
Asset Tagging Added To Motili App
Motili's mobile app now includes the Asset Tagging Wizard to walk contractors through the HVAC and hot water asset tagging process.
SEIA Reports On U.S. Corporate Solar Investments
The latest annual Solar Means Business data from Solar Energy Industries Association shows investment has grown 20-fold over last decade.