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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.

Spurring the shift from leveraging data to fully digitizing cities are the pervasiveness of technology and expansion of open data policies.

With 11 locations throughout Arizona, Sauce Pizza and Wine replaced existing lighting to focus on food, not energy use.

Since 2002, CARE and its members have diverted more than four billion pounds of carpet from landfills in the United States.

When components are patched together without considering the entire system, there is significant risk the system will not deliver ideal performance. Facilities staff training is also important.

Regularly scheduled and preventative maintenance regimens are crucial for maintaining the health of your facility’s power systems.

At Legrand North America headquarters, this energy technology provides nearly 90% of the electricity to operate the 263,000 square foot facility.

This resource provides guidance to park staff and other stakeholders on areas including public access and usability, to ensure that facilities and amenities inspire activity.

It is important for facility managers to ensure their contractors are educated on the organization's on-site policies and safety procedures.

Poor posture, incorrect computer monitor positioning, and prolonged seating can all cause damage to the body. Without the proper training, this routine behavior puts added stress that not only causes worker discomfort, but can cost a company thousands of dollars in worker compensation.

The type of damage you see on your concrete is often a clue as to how it occurred in the first place. Proper diagnosing of the problem can help you determine how best to fix it, and how soon you need to address it.

The 5S Principles (Sorting, Set-In-Order, Shining, Standardization, and Sustaining) apply when seeking improvements to facility cleaning programs.

From the construction delivery method to LCCA to workflow considerations, facility owners can reap the benefits of applying these strategies.

Modern, high-performance window systems can have a very noticeable impact on existing buildings’ operational energy costs and their associated HVAC and lighting capacity.

Garnering the benefits of investment in LED lighting retrofits means these need to deliver on promised performance.

At Schenectady County Community College in New York, Ultraviolet-C Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) upper air units were installed around the campus.

The plane has embarked on the eighth flight leg of the journey — on track to circumnavigate the globe during this summer.

The payback of daylight harvesting is significant when leveraging skylights in conjunction with LED luminaires and lighting controls.

Though restroom and other domestic purposes use more water, laundry is a far more viable target for water and energy savings.

Whether you want to identify cost savings, optimize energy usage, or monitor ENERGY STAR score fluctuations, energy management software offers an easy and effective method of adapting to the upcoming benchmarking shift.

Aging properties increase competitiveness by repositioning facilities with moderate investment in renovation and rebranding.

Facility departments gain a holistic view of operational impact with data center infrastructure management tools.

An important principle of successful governance models revolves around collaboration at all levels across both organizations.

Internal sources of water intrusion include plumbing and mechanical systems, while external sources include floods or even an average rainfall.

Getting a handle on preventive maintenance for facilities includes looking at the past needs, present backlog, and future expectations.

When inspecting roofs as the winter weather wanes, check for these five potential problems.

The United States Tennis Association offers technical and financial support to help build or renovate tennis courts at facilities throughout the country.

Predictive maintenance can help sports franchises preserve their stadium facilities.

CDC states that with the recent outbreaks, the number of Zika virus cases among travelers visiting or returning to the U.S. will likely increase.

As a retained executive search firm specializing in the facilities management market, Helbling & Associates shares insights for 2016 and beyond.

Modern building envelope design does not always perform as expected.

Don't neglect the power of clean indoor air when battling the flu this winter. Combined with a strong surface cleaning protocol, facility managers play a crucial role in keeping occupants healthy.

While capital forecasting software can provide valuable insight, adhering to this list of exercises keeps FM departments in the best position for long-term planning.

An abundance of choices provides options for facility managers to meet the practical and aesthetic needs of their organizations.