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Green Schools Efforts Recognized At Conference

May 4, 2018

The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council, in collaboration with the Green Schools National Network (GSNN), announced recipients of the 2018 Best of Green Schools Awards in Denver this week.

D.C. Elementary School Gets Green Walls

DC Elementary School Gets Green Walls

February 10, 2016

Thanks to a donation from Suite Plants, students at Leckie Elementary School will enjoy all the benefits of an indoor living green wall.

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Energy Conservation, Student Performance Top Reasons for Improving U.S. Public Schools

November 24, 2015

More than 90 percent of Americans agree that greater investments should be put toward upgrading U.S. public school buildings, according to a new poll from U.S. Green Building Council.

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Open Square Leverages Connectrac for Collaborative Space

September 30, 2019

When Archbright consolidated its three offices into one 22,000-square-foot Seattle location to help build a unified culture, their tenant improvements for the new building included furniture and workplace technology from OpenSquare and Connectrac.

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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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Bell Weatherproof Electrical Box

Building Envelope & Exteriors October 15, 2019

The PRCF57550 is weatherproof round electrical box specifically designed to safely support ceiling fans and light fixtures outdoors.

Keep Facility Grounds Safe And Sound

Services & Maintenance October 14, 2019

Here are 10 tips for landscape maintenance from lighting and hardscapes to rain, trees, and snow.

Norb (Nutri-Orb) Human Centric Lighting

Energy Management & Lighting October 14, 2019

The Norb (Nutri-Orb) brand of LED light bulbs is a line of Wellness Lighting for Better Working, Learning, and Living. NorbSMILE and NorbSLEEP provide biologically-tuned, human-centric lighting that replicates the sun’s natural spectrum.

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The WELL Building Standard And Green Cleaning

Trends October 8, 2019

Focused on human health and wellness in the built environment, WELL concepts support sustainable cleaning programs.

Energy The Key For ASHRAE 2019 LowDown Showdown

Energy Management & Lighting October 9, 2019

In its fifth year, this competition engaged architects, engineers, designers, and energy modelers to team up and design a highly energy efficient building based on a specific scenario.

Keeping Small Jobs Small With Alternative Project Delivery

Construction & Retrofits October 8, 2019

From schools to parks to courthouses and beyond, Job Order Contracting from Gordian is a great tool to help the public sector finish high-quality construction work efficiently and keep small jobs small.

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

U.S. Policy Shifts Create Global Economic Disruption, Growth Opportunities October 14, 2019
A new Frost & Sullivan analysis prepares decision-makers for scenarios that could unfold in light of major recent U.S. trade policy upheavals, the upcoming presidential election, and changing world dynamics. - Read: U.S. Policy Shifts Create Global Economic Disruption, Growth Opportunities at BusinessFacilities.com.
SmileDirectClub Investing $36M In Texas Dental Manufacturing Lab October 14, 2019
The new high-tech dental manufacturing lab in Kyle, TX will create 850 new jobs, with help from the Texas Enterprise Fund. - Read: SmileDirectClub Investing $36M In Texas Dental Manufacturing Lab at BusinessFacilities.com.
Editor’s Picks: Business, Industry And Tech Parks October 14, 2019
Business, industrial and technology parks increasingly are providing all of the amenities needed to attract and keep a skilled workforce, a top priority for 21st-century growth sectors. - Read: Editor’s Picks: Business, Industry And Tech Parks at BusinessFacilities.com.

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