Construction
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Construction articles below.
Safety During Building Rehabilitation
At secure facilities, building envelope rehabilitation projects don’t have to mean temporary relocation of building users, equipment, or collections.
Hybrid Hatches Solve VDOT Salt Storage Challenge
The Virginia Department of Transportation solves a salt storage problem with corrosion-resistant liners that will help extend its facility's roof durability up to 35 years.
NIBS Convenes Building Information Management Executive Roundtable
Nearly 40 business and government leaders discussed the need for a National Building Information Management Program to improve the relationships, performance and profitability of the increasingly digitalized U.S. AECO industry
Building Transparency Offers Tools To Address Climate Change
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.
Top 10 Sustainability Topics For Real Estate in 2021
The real estate industry will take an increasingly focused view of environmental, social, and governance strategies this year, according to a new Urban Land Institute report.
DaVinci AE1932 Scissor Lift From JLG
The new 19-foot scissor lift is purpose-built for applications where stringent environmental regulations must be met.
Maternity Campus Becomes North Carolina’s First COVID-19 Hospital
Cone Health transformed its former women’s health campus into a designated COVID-19 hospital, protecting patients and care teams with innovative solutions.
DensDeck StormX Prime Roof Board From Georgia-Pacific
Georgia-Pacific Building Products' new premium coverboard is designed to meet FM Global’s Very Severe Hail Standard.
Architecture And Echoes Of “The Mandalorian”
Miami-based Oppenheim Architecture takes a look back at Season 2 of this show with projects from its portfolio that call to mind the places Mando and Baby Yoda hit along their journey.
Are Your Workplace And Workforce Management Best Practices Ready For A Post-Pandemic World?
Establishing an updated set of workplace and workforce management best practices that better reflects the profound changes in the way we work will be essential as we roll into 2021.
Auburn University Opens $22M Structural Engineering Laboratory
Auburn University has opened the doors to a $22 million state-of-the-art Advanced Structural Engineering Laboratory that will provide solutions to the nation’s growing infrastructure issues for years to come.
FEMA Projects Implementing I-Codes Could Save $600B By 2060
As the frequency and severity of natural hazards continue to increase year-over-year, a new FEMA study reaffirms that building codes continue to be the best first line of defense.
AIA Chicago Presents 39 Design Excellence Awards
Attended virtually by hundreds of industry leaders, the online award program honored 36 projects by Chicago architecture firms found locally and worldwide.
ASHRAE Moves To New Net-Zero Energy Global HQs In Metro Atlanta
ASHRAE’s new headquarters uses technology integration to increase efficiency, protect people and property, and enhance the occupant experience, and is a model for net-zero energy building design.
2020 Excellence In Concrete Construction Awards Announced
The Kennedy Center Expansion in Washington, DC was chosen as Overall Winner, while 12 other projects have also been recognized.
Aramark Global HQ Receives LEED Silver Certification
Located in Philadelphia, the Aramark headquarters includes a wellness center, biophilia rooms, outdoor terraces, and a showcase state-of-the-art dining facility and test kitchen.
BSSC Updates Earthquake Design Provisions For FEMA
The Building Seismic Safety Council's new seismic provisions for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program support strong standards and codes to bolster building resilience.
Before The Storm: Alternative Construction Procurement For Your Disaster Prep Kit
View this free video webinar and learn how to proactively plan for catastrophic situations by having an alternative procurement program in place before disaster strikes.
Game-Changing Project Aligns With Return-To-Office Strategy
Originally designed with employee engagement and wellness in mind, The Source H20 meets companies’ needs for safer and healthier workplaces in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s Cooler On The Jersey Shore
New hotel HVAC cooling tower reduces energy consumption and protects guests with antimicrobial properties that greatly reduce the chances of bacterial growth.
Zero Energy, Zero Carbon Building Opens In New Spokane Eco-District
The five-story, 159,000-square-foot Catalyst building is one of the largest zero energy buildings in North America and one of the first zero carbon buildings to be certified by the International Living Future Institute.
thyssenkrupp Elevator Installing Longest Pedestrian Bridge In The U.S.
Six iwalks ranging in size from 150- to 200-feet will be installed on the 1,000-foot-long pedestrian bridge at United Shore's Pontiac, MI campus.
OSHA Webinar To Kick Off National Stand-Down To Prevent Falls
OSHA will host a webinar on September 14 to kick-off its 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.
A Historic Restoration: L.A.’s Landmark Greek Theatre
Los Angeles’ iconic Greek Theatre, a 5,900-seat outdoor music venue built 90 years ago, was recently rehabilitated and restored by the architects and historic preservation experts at Page & Turnbull.
National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls Rescheduled
OSHA has rescheduled the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction for September 14-18, 2020.
ESPC: The Remedy Schools Need During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The ESPC approach to facility retrofits is the ideal method to implement disinfection strategies in funding-strapped government and educational buildings.
ACI Adds Shotcrete Inspector Certification
The American Concrete Institute developed the program to certify personnel who prove they have advanced knowledge of shotcrete inspection practices.
OU To Install Microbe-Fighting Devices In Residence Hall Rooms
The University of Oklahoma will install 2,300 antimicrobial devices in residence hall towers on its Norman campus in an effort to provide students the cleanest possible campus living environment.
Energizing Facility Improvements
Tackling energy projects can be eased with energy service performance contracts.
Construction Data For Facilities Of The Future
A sound information architecture (IA) strategy is key to realizing the potential of available technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).
Facility Executive: June 2020 Issue
The June 2020 issue looks at the new post-COVID-19 workplace—from technology to infection control. Plus, access control, energy projects, and parking facilities.
Rainscreen Systems Provide Moisture Protection, Insulation To Building Facades
In addition to water infiltration, rainscreen systems also manage air infiltration, negative wind pressures, heat transfer, and vapor transmission into and out of a building.
LaGuardia Airport To Open Terminal B Arrivals And Departures Hall
Marking the largest milestone in this redevelopment project overseen by LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the 850K SF facility is set to open June 13.
IMAGINiT Technologies Offers Twinmotion 3D Visualization Technology
With Twinmotion, IMAGINiT now offers architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the ability to instantly transform any BIM or CAD model into a vivid experience.
Building Safety Month Kicks Off Today
Celebrating its 40th year, the 2020 campaign promotes “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World” and includes resources on important topics like disaster preparedness.
Open Letter From CEOs At Engineering, Construction, and Development Firms Responds To COVID-19
The World Economic Forum has shared an open letter from 11 CEOs that offers support in the expansion, construction, and deployment of hospital facilities.
In Los Angeles, “Built By Women” Exhibit Showcases 56 Projects
The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation is recognizing women-led architecture, landscape, engineering, and construction projects from around the region.
The New Expectations In Facility Management: Smart. Connected. Tailored
In just a few decades, facility management has morphed from a mere provider of services to a key cog in the business growth engine.
Friday Funny: The Room In The Elephant
An Airbnb listing offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to spend the night in one of the Jersey Shore’s most famous attractions.
Corporate Headquarters Case Study: New Year, New Space
Ten years in the making, a modern headquarters facility for a Breese, IL construction firm takes shape.
