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Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. IBC articles below.

Construction & Retrofits

ICC Approves Shipping Containers For Building Structures

February 20, 2019

The addition to Chapter 31 of the International Building Code (IBC) will spell out what code officials should look for in container construction to confirm structural safety.

Building Envelope & Exteriors

ADA Compliance For Windows

July 7, 2016

Facility executives interested in accessibility issues should monitor the status of the update of ICC/ANSI A117.1 “Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities”.

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.

Featured Knowledge Channels

Knowledge Channels

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.

FacilityBlog

Commercial Robot Vacuum Sweeper, Whiz, Launched In North America

Cleaning & Maintenance November 19, 2019

Whiz has already put its innovation to work in commercial spaces across the country this year in pilots at airports, hotels, offices, campuses, and more.

CloroxPro Partners For Stronger Communities

Safety November 19, 2019

The company has partnered with Project for Public Spaces to help create spaces and programs where people can share experiences and build relationships in their communities.

New Digital Library Features Sustainable Buildings Around The World

Environment November 19, 2019

The World Green Building Council has launched a new case study library showcasing excellence in sustainable development globally, featuring buildings that are net zero carbon and/or enhance human health.

Commercial Ceilings Recycling Program Marks 20 Years

Interiors November 13, 2019

Since 1999, more than 200 million square feet of used ceiling panels have been recycled through the Armstrong Ceilings Recycling Program.

Boring Machine Begins Tunneling Las Vegas’ First Underground People Mover

Construction & Retrofits November 18, 2019

The Las Vegas Convention Center’s underground people mover will transport convention attendees throughout the 200-acre campus in all-electric Tesla vehicles.

Women In Construction Industry To Get Custom-Fitting Safety Harnesses

Safety November 13, 2019

A new Autodesk and AGC grant program will help address the construction industry’s need for better-fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) for women working at heights.

Site Selection

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

Express Rx Chooses Arkansas For Headquarters November 19, 2019
The pharmaceutical retailer will create 24 new high-paying jobs at its new headquarters in Little Rock, AR. - Read: Express Rx Chooses Arkansas For Headquarters at BusinessFacilities.com.
Volkswagen AG Investing $800M In Tennessee November 19, 2019
Chattanooga has been chosen as automotive company’s U.S. base for electric vehicle production, which will create 1,000 new jobs. - Read: Volkswagen AG Investing $800M In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.
Casey’s General Stores Investing $50M In Missouri November 18, 2019
The new state-of-the-art warehousing, logistics and distribution facility in Joplin, MO will create up to 125 new jobs. - Read: Casey’s General Stores Investing $50M In Missouri at BusinessFacilities.com.

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