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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. Urban Green articles below.

Economic Development

NYC Building Resiliency Task Force Announced, Urban Green Will Organize

November 13, 2012

Urban Green Council to lead building resiliency task force in NYC; blue ribbon panel to make in-depth recommendations on building preparedness.

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Workplace Culture

Meeting Room Booking Software | Condeco

December 6, 2019

Condeco Meeting Room Booking Software helps to maximize meeting room space, reduce administration time and introduce smarter booking processes into the workplace. Our cloud-based solution enables you to schedule and manage meeting rooms, visitors, hospitality, services and video conferencing in one globally scalable system. Get a DEMO.

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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

Friday Funny: Don’t Be A Bad Santa

Friday Funny December 13, 2019

If your weekend plans include shopping for your facility's holiday gift exchange, here are 12 Secret Santa presents you should not add to your list, courtesy of FitSmallBusiness.com.

Cost And Education Challenge, But Green Buildings Are Here To Stay

Environment December 13, 2019

Green buildings are viewed as common practice in a recent survey by STO Building Group — not one respondent said the movement is a passing fad.

Amelia Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture

Energy Management & Lighting December 13, 2019

The Amelia family includes a Flush Mount ceiling fixture (model 214614) and Pendant (model 174096).

ASHRAE Releases Revised Data Center Energy Standard

FM Alert December 11, 2019

The updated standard enables operators and designers to use the latest and most effective equipment and techniques to achieve energy efficiency in data centers, while avoiding potential reliability issues.

House Of Representatives Passes Workplace Violence Bill

Safety December 9, 2019

The legislation protects healthcare workers by requiring employers to implement comprehensive, worker-driven workplace violence prevention plans.

2019 Sets New Record for Supertall Building Completion

New Facilities Construction December 12, 2019

Around the world, 126 buildings of 200 meters' height or greater were completed in 2019, including 26 "supertall" buildings of at least 300 meters' height, a new record.

Site Selection

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

Hyosung Heavy Industries Locating First U.S. Production Facility In Tennessee December 13, 2019
The South Korea-based company will invest $86.9 million and create 410 new jobs in Memphis over the next seven years. - Read: Hyosung Heavy Industries Locating First U.S. Production Facility In Tennessee at BusinessFacilities.com.
Kansas Picked For $200M Walmart Distribution Center December 12, 2019
The retail giant will create 300 full-time jobs at its new distribution center at the Kanza Fire Commerce Park in Topeka, KS. - Read: Kansas Picked For $200M Walmart Distribution Center at BusinessFacilities.com.
Refresco Investing $12M In Oklahoma Expansion December 11, 2019
The independent bottler will add 75 new jobs at its Fort Gibson, OK manufacturing operation. - Read: Refresco Investing $12M In Oklahoma Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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