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Construction & Retrofits

New Service Spotlight: Yardi Forges Relationship With The Home Depot

August 28, 2014

With a new service, these two companies provide facility management customers a streamlined approach to tracking purchases.

Energy Management & Lighting

New Product Flash: Optimus Chiller from Trane

August 27, 2014

This line of water-cooled chillers has been enhanced with the Trane Adaptive Frequency Drive, which adjusts motor speed based on demand.

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Access Control & EAC

Introducing Seos®: The Next Generation of Credential Technology

October 29, 2018

Powered by highly advanced encryption and a software-based infrastructure, Seos secures trusted identities on any form factor and can be extended for applications beyond physical access control. Learn more at hidglobal.com/seos.

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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.

FacilityBlog

Elevator Safety: The Rule Of Three

Safety May 20, 2019

NEII illustrates how building transportation codes and standards provide the necessary foundation for safety and innovation, enabling modern cities to reach new heights.

Why VESDA? Leveraging Air Sampling Smoke Detection Within Your Fire Alarm System

Fire & Life Safety May 20, 2019

A VESDA “Aspirating Smoke Detector" alerts a facility’s fire safety system before an emergency unfolds, giving you time to evaluate and eliminate the potential hazard before it becomes a true safety issue.

MSA Refrigerant Leak Monitor

Safety May 20, 2019

The Chillgard 5000 Refrigerant Leak Monitor is designed to meet safety, environmental, and building code requirements for mechanical rooms.

Tampa International Airport “People Mover” Project Recognized

Construction & Retrofits May 15, 2019

The American Council of Engineering Companies awarded the project team for the airport facility’s SkyConnect Automated People Mover and a rental car center.

DOE Celebrates Better Buildings Initiative Partners’ Progress

Environment May 16, 2019

More than 900 organizations participating in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Better Buildings Initiative have achieved the equivalent of $8.4 billion in energy and cost savings.

Co-workers Are Biggest Distraction In Open Offices

Productivity May 14, 2019

A new survey finds Gen Z employees are most productive when working around noise, while Baby Boomers need quiet to get work done.

Site Selection

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

Hershey Investing $104M In Virginia Expansion May 17, 2019
The chocolate and snacks company’s expansion of its Augusta County, VA manufacturing operations will create 65 new jobs. - Read: Hershey Investing $104M In Virginia Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.
Cummins Investing $68M, Adding Jobs In Indiana May 17, 2019
As it celebrates 100 years in Indiana, the company will establish its Electrified Power business headquarters in Columbus, and increase its presence in Indianapolis and Greenwood. - Read: Cummins Investing $68M, Adding Jobs In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
Stanley Black & Decker Creating 500 Jobs In Texas May 16, 2019
The 425,000-square-foot plant in Fort Worth, TX will be completed in late 2020 and will manufacture a range of CRAFTSMAN mechanics tools using the latest manufacturing technologies to optimize productivity and sustainability. - Read: Stanley Black & Decker Creating 500 Jobs In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.

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