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Building Envelope & Exteriors

buildingSMART alliance Releases NBIMS-US™ Version 3

July 23, 2015

The National Institute of Building Sciences buildingSMART alliance® has released the latest edition of the nation’s consensus-based standard governing building information modeling (BIM). The National BIM Standard-United States® (NBIMS-US™) Version 3 (V3) covers the full life cycle of buildings.

Facility Management

NBIMS-US One Step Closer to Modeling Standard

November 22, 2011

Upon the release, it is expected that other countries will use the NBIMS-US Version 2 as the basis of their national modeling standards.

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Construction & Retrofits

Job Order Contracting (JOC): Stay On Time and On Budget

August 1, 2019

Job Order Contracting is a proven one-bid procurement method that helps get projects started faster than traditional procurement. But does that make it right for every project? Learn more.

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Sustainable Commercial Roofs | Reduce, Recycle & Reimagine Sustainability

February 12, 2018

Duro-Last Roofing Systems offer proven chemistry and decades of sound performance. As the commercial roofing industry’s leader in manufacturing prefabricated PVC roofing systems, Duro-Last produces roofing membranes with a history of providing long-term durability and watertight protection.

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Do Political Discussions Affect Productivity?

Question Of The Week August 22, 2019

More than half of employees think politics don't affect productivity, but they also see little value in political discussions at work, according to new survey data from Clutch.

The Role Of HVAC Controls

HVAC Factor Column August 22, 2019

When planning an HVAC upgrade, here are three control strategies to help ensure the new equipment runs as efficiently as possible.

Rooftop Energy Storage Solutions

Building Envelope & Exteriors August 22, 2019

Yotta Solar and PanelClaw will be working to develop SolarLEAF as an attachment to PanelClaw’s rooftop racking solution.

Electrical Safety Before, During, And After A Disaster

Safety August 19, 2019

From hurricanes to wildfires to tornadoes, disasters can leave facilities exposed to a range of electrical safety issues. This roundtable with several industry experts provides insight.

Friday Funny: Do Stinky School Restrooms Mean Your School Stinks?

Friday Funny August 16, 2019

Summer is winding to a close, and students are headed back to school. Will dirty restrooms create a negative impression of their school and its leaders?

Survey: Increased Stress About Mass Shootings, Public Places In U.S.

Safety August 16, 2019

An August 2019 survey by the American Psychological Association finds one-third of U.S. adults say fear of mass shootings prevents them from going to certain places or events.

Site Selection

Business Facilities – Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions

First-of-its-Kind 5G Zone To Foster Innovation In Indiana August 22, 2019
The new 5G hub will invite businesses, researchers, and universities to develop next-generation solutions in Indianapolis. - Read: First-of-its-Kind 5G Zone To Foster Innovation In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
New England: A Rising Tide Of Jobs, Wages August 21, 2019
All six New England States experienced gains in wages and salaries in 2018, with the income surge averaging more than four percent in 2Q 2018. - Read: New England: A Rising Tide Of Jobs, Wages at BusinessFacilities.com.
Uber To Create 3,000 Jobs In Texas August 21, 2019
The transportation and delivery company will invest more than $75 million in its new U.S. General and Administrative Hub in Dallas, TX. - Read: Uber To Create 3,000 Jobs In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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