Facilities Planning and Construction.
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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.