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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. sustainable landscapes articles below.

Building Envelope & Exteriors

Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Certifies First Project

March 20, 2019

The Center for Sustainable Landscapes at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is the first project to be certified at the Platinum level under Version 2 of this rating system.

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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

Propane Helps Fuel Municipal Groundskeeping

Building Envelope & Exteriors July 17, 2019

Video from Propane Education & Research Council captures a "day in the life" for municipal fleets operating propane-powered mowers.

Bell Introduces Swivel Floodlights

Energy Management & Lighting July 17, 2019

The LL1200 and LL800 series are swivel LED floodlights for landscape, architectural, or security lighting in residential, commercial, and light industrial applications.

Chicago’s Willis Tower Unveils Lobby Sculpture

Expansions & Renovations July 16, 2019

The sculpture by Jacob Hashimoto features a nearly 16-foot tall and 42-foot wide cloud built from nearly 7,000, nine-inch individual kite-like disks.

Friday Funny: 25 Cities That Love Pets

Friday Funny July 12, 2019

Your dog’s tail will be wagging if you live in one of these 25 pet-friendly cities that just achieved the first-ever certification for welcoming four-legged friends.

DOE Better Buildings Challenge Achievements Announced

Energy Management & Lighting July 12, 2019

Organizations that reached energy, water, or financial goals for 2019 through the Challenge were recognized, while a Better Buildings, Better Plants Waste Reduction Pilot program was introduced.

Five Ways To Improve FM With Tech Tools

Technology July 16, 2019

Gaining real-time visibility across locations can be accelerated by digitizing outdated manual workflows and deploying intelligent tools that connect granular data from the field.

Site Selection

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

TOC Logistics International Creating 87 Jobs In Indiana July 16, 2019
The global supply chain logistics company is investing more than $1.8 million to expand its Indianapolis headquarters. - Read: TOC Logistics International Creating 87 Jobs In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility July 15, 2019
The 200,000-square-foot tire retread and distribution facility in Milan will be largest of its kind for Love’s, and will create up to 80 jobs. - Read: Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.
Arkansas: Job Creation Is Blossoming In The Natural State July 15, 2019
April was a banner month for economic development in Arkansas, with a haul of more than $200 million in investment and more than 900 new jobs. - Read: Arkansas: Job Creation Is Blossoming In The Natural State at BusinessFacilities.com.

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