University of Iowa

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

Renewable Energy Column

Operating Coal-Free By 2025

April 11, 2017

The University of Iowa power plant will increase its use of biomass and other renewable energy sources to meet this goal.

Facility Management

FM Issue: Safer And Stronger

April 7, 2014

As part of a campus-wide risk management initiative, the University of Iowa focuses on fire systems.

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Construction & Retrofits

Job Order Contracting (JOC): Stay On Time and On Budget

August 1, 2019

Job Order Contracting is a proven one-bid procurement method that helps get projects started faster than traditional procurement. But does that make it right for every project? Learn more.

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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

Did You Miss Our “How JOC Helps Create Award Winning Facilities” Webinar?

Webinars August 21, 2019

View this free video webinar and learn how your peers are utilizing Job Order Contracting (JOC) best practices to complete award-winning projects.

USGBC Announces New Board Chair

Environment August 21, 2019

U.S. Green Building Council welcomes Dr. Aaron Bernstein of Harvard University as new board chair, along with four new board members.

Safety With Energy Storage Systems

Renewable Energy Column August 21, 2019

The soon to be released NFPA 855, Standard on the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems impacts facilities with on-site systems.

Friday Funny: Do Stinky School Restrooms Mean Your School Stinks?

Friday Funny August 16, 2019

Summer is winding to a close, and students are headed back to school. Will dirty restrooms create a negative impression of their school and its leaders?

Innovation, Safety, And Sustainable Building Design

Environment August 20, 2019

For commercial buildings, a question endures: Do you build “green” or do you build to achieve desired performance? From a recent industry talk, experts at Owens Corning offer six takeaways to consider.

Fire Detection Intelligence

Bonus Features August 20, 2019

Current capabilities of this aspect of fire and life safety provide advanced and targeted protection.

Site Selection

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

New England: A Rising Tide Of Jobs, Wages August 21, 2019
All six New England States experienced gains in wages and salaries in 2018, with the income surge averaging more than four percent in 2Q 2018. - Read: New England: A Rising Tide Of Jobs, Wages at BusinessFacilities.com.
Uber To Create 3,000 Jobs In Texas August 21, 2019
The transportation and delivery company will invest more than $75 million in its new U.S. General and Administrative Hub in Dallas, TX. - Read: Uber To Create 3,000 Jobs In Texas at BusinessFacilities.com.
Henkel And ALPLA Partner For $130M Investment In Kentucky August 20, 2019
The partnership's expansion project will enhance laundry detergent production in Bowling Green, KY and is expected to create up to 60 full-time jobs. - Read: Henkel And ALPLA Partner For $130M Investment In Kentucky at BusinessFacilities.com.

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