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Exceeding Safety Requirements

September 3, 2024

How using flame retardant building materials can create more resilient buildings.

Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Asbestos-Based Building Materials

January 18, 2022

Eco-friendly alternatives give facility managers a solution to the potential health hazards of asbestos-containing materials.

Real Estate Industry Explores The Year Ahead In Sustainability

January 12, 2022

To create a more sustainable future for the built environment, the real estate industry needs unified leadership and collaboration.

New Tool Guides Sustainable Building Design, Construction

December 17, 2021

Materials database, developed by Northwestern University and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), covers durability and environmental properties of more than 50 building materials

Building Transparency Offers Tools To Address Climate Change

January 27, 2021

Led by tech and building leaders, the nonprofit provides open access data and tools that aim to reduce CO2 emitted in producing materials for the building industry.

Gordian’s 2021 RSMeans Data Released With COVID-19 Modifiers

November 10, 2020

In addition to the latest material, equipment, and labor prices, new biohazard remediation line items and infectious disease precaution line item costs and modifiers have been added to 2021 RSMeans data.

Statue Of Liberty Museum Recognized With PCI Design Award

July 3, 2020

The 50,000 square foot museum and screening facility on Liberty Island was PCI's 2020 co-winner of the Special Awards: Sustainable Design category.

Using Glass Railings In Facility Projects

May 29, 2019

Trex Commercial Products address three common concerns when specifying this glazing in building projects.

Measuring The Value Of Resilient Design And Construction

May 9, 2019

A new report from the Portland Cement Association suggests that reinforced concrete structures reduce recovery costs after disasters hit and are likely to save money in the long run.

Practicing Sound Design For Student Housing

February 19, 2019

Understanding sound isolation, mechanical noise and vibration control, and room acoustics is essential, and KWK Architects of St. Louis, MO provides insight on designing facilities that deliver.

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