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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. sports-facilities articles below.
Network Cameras Play Part At Inclusive Training Facility
Inclusive Sports and Fitness in Holbrook, NY uses Axis network cameras to help athletes with autism expand their physical, social and emotional skills.
Milwaukee Bucks Build Bird Friendly Arena
Designed to earn LEED Silver certification, the NBA team’s new Fiserv Forum features glass that is visible to birds to help prevent collisions.
USTA Reveals New Stadium, New Furniture Ahead Of US Open
For 40 years, Louis Armstrong Stadium played host to memorable moments in tennis history. The USTA has opened a new 14,000 seat stadium to replace this facility and usher in a new era.
Los Angeles Lakers Go Solar At Headquarters Facility
The team installed LG NeON 2 solar panels atop its LEED Platinum headquarters, the UCLA Health Training Center.
Lightning Safety At Outdoor Venues
Especially in summer months, lightning and other severe weather can threaten spectators, players, performers, and other guests at outdoor facilities.
Little Caesars Arena In Detroit Earns SAFETY Act Certification
Part of Homeland Security Act of 2002, the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act encourages the creation and use of anti-terrorism technologies and practices.
Sports Training Facility Opens On DFW Airport Grounds
Six-time NBA All-Star Jermaine O'Neal founded Drive Nation with a vision to train school-aged athletes, and a new 90,000 square foot facility aims to propel that goal.
Restrooms Part Of WVU Football Stadium Upgrades
At the Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, WV, new restroom partitions were part of a recent $55 million facility upgrades.
Security At Sports Venues Focus Of New Lab Facility
The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) has opened a research lab to examine safety and security risks for sports venues.
Transforming Welsh-Ryan Arena At Northwestern
The $110 million renovation and expansion project is part of the university's 2010 master athletics facilities plan recommendation.
UTC Climate, Controls & Security Brands In Play At SunTrust Park
The new Atlanta Braves ballpark opened in April 2017, operating with products from the Carrier, Automated Logic, Edwards, Otis Elevator brands.
At Target Field, Operations Team Continues Compost Effort
At the Minnesota Twins stadium, cups and other concession related products will be kept out of landfill with the help of a partnership with Eco-Products, Inc.
Vivint Smart Home Arena’s Winning Wireless Network
Hosting the March Madness tournament's first and second rounds, this facility in Salt Lake City, UT put its new DAS wireless infrastructure to the test.
Chicago Cubs Spring Training Facility Sports Sloan Fixtures
At Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ, restroom fixtures installed for aesthetics, performance, and sustainability deliver a winning combination for facility management.
New Report From USGBC, LEED In Motion: Venues
This document highlights the results that a number of facility management teams at convention centers, sports venues, performing arts centers, and other public assembly spaces have achieved through the use of LEED green building rating system.
Sports Facilities, Water And Energy Opportunities
A new report released by the National Institute of Building Sciences and the Green Sports Alliance offers insights, shares results on strategies for sports facilities managers.
Ephesus To Light Up Next Three Super Bowl Games
Eaton's Ephesus LED lighting systems for sports facilities have been installed in stadiums in Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Miami.
Pro Football Hall Of Fame Plans Smart City Infrastructure
Under an 18 year agreement with Hall of Fame Village LLC, Johnson Controls will provide building technologies at the Canton, OH site to transform the site into an efficient, "smart city" showcase.
Yankee Stadium Improvements In Motion
One item slated for completion by the 2017 MLB season is the Bullpen Landings — social gathering areas overlooking the visitors' and Yankees' bullpens.
A Day In The Life Of Stadium Management
Here are six ways to improve stadium facility operations — and the guest experience in the meantime.
Video: Minnesota Vikings Stadium Construction
Released September 25, 2016, the time-lapse showcases 32 months of progress—demo to completion—of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium.
US Open Plays Under New Retractable Roof
With a 520-foot-long span, the roof structure is designed for stability against earthquake and hurricane wind forces.
In Brazil, Rain Bird Irrigation Products Keep Sports Venues Green
This California company has been the irrigation system partner for 13 new multi-sport and green- pace venues in and around Rio de Janeiro.
Wrigley Field Upgrades With Wireless Lighting Controls
A stadium-wide upgrade includes a new clubhouse for the Chicago Cubs. Opened in
April 2016, the facility now features state-of-the-art capabilities.
