Urban Green

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.

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.

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

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.

Bowtie App Controls Electrical Systems

Safety August 21, 2019

BowVue 2.0 is a patent-pending dashboard app that offers users clear visibility and control over their electrical systems from mobile devices or desktops.

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.

Why CMMS Projects Get Off Track

Technology & FM Column August 15, 2019

Choosing a computerized maintenance management system impacts not only the facilities team, but potentially the entire organization.

Hierarchy Of Controls For Electrical Safety

Bonus Features August 14, 2019

This framework of controls is key to keeping facility staff and others safe from electrical hazards.

Site Selection

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

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.
Rivacold Creating 140 Jobs In Georgia August 20, 2019
The Italian refrigeration systems manufacturer will create 140 jobs and invest $5 million at its first U.S. facility in Gwinnett County, GA. - Read: Rivacold Creating 140 Jobs In Georgia at BusinessFacilities.com.
Hoosier Logistics Doubling Indiana Workforce In Multi-City Expansion August 19, 2019
The logistics and supply chain management provider will invest more than $5.65 million to grow its operations and buy new equipment over the next five years. - Read: Hoosier Logistics Doubling Indiana Workforce In Multi-City Expansion at BusinessFacilities.com.

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