American Bird Conservancy
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. American Bird Conservancy articles below.
First Bird-Friendly Building Ordinance In Wisconsin Passed
The city-wide ordinance in Madison, WI will require new large construction and expansion projects to use modern strategies and materials that allow birds to see glass.
Partnership Focused On Preventing Bird Collisions With Buildings
American Bird Conservancy and Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) will collaborate on bird-friendly design solutions.
Milwaukee Bucks Build Bird Friendly Arena
Designed to earn LEED Silver certification, the NBA team’s new Fiserv Forum features glass that is visible to birds to help prevent collisions.
Northwestern University Makes Buildings Bird-Friendly
Working with the local community and experts from American Bird Conservancy, Northwestern University is using state-of-the-art solutions to keep birds from dying in collisions with glass walls and windows.
Communication Tower Lighting Impacts Bird Collisions
To date, operators of more than 750 tall towers throughout the U.S. have updated lighting systems under new guidelines put in place by FAA and FCC.
Services & Maintenance: Customized Bird Control
Factors such as setting, occupancy, and specific concerns influence strategy.
Services & Maintenance: Honing In On Pest Birds
Facility managers use maintenance and exclusion tactics to repel unwelcome guests. From the July 2013 issue.