Construction & Retrofits

Retrofit strategies often involve modifications to existing commercial buildings to improve energy efficiency, optimize performance, decrease energy demand and solve sustainability issues. Facility Executive magazine covers all aspects of construction projects, modernization and ongoing operations for commercial buildings & facilities.



Office Construction

Dentist Duo Builds Customized Office Complex

Waterford Stone by Echelon was chosen to create an enduring, modern exterior for a new Georgia Dental Complex.
Bobcat

Bobcat Company Completes $5.3M Office Renovation

Bobcat Company's office space in Johnson Creek, Wis. was transformed to promote collaboration and innovation.
renovation

Ocean City Resort Transforms After Renovation

A representative from Ashore Resort & Beach Club shares the inspiration and challenges behind this renovation.
Parking Lots

Preserving Parking Lots

Pavement for parking lots and structures must withstand the loads it will encounter to prevent premature failure.
Starnet

Starnet Names 2023 Design Award Winners

The annual design competition celebrates outstanding projects completed by Starnet Members throughout the United States and Canada.
decarbonization

Opportunities For Industrial Decarbonization

New funding programs enhance opportunities for the industrial sector to embark on projects that speed up decarbonization.

12 Years Later: Transforming Fukushima Into A “Region Of Recovery”

12 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Fukushima Prefecture has released a video of "Fukushima Now," highlighting reconstruction progress.
cancer center

Renovated Cancer Center Supports Patients And Families In PA

The Associate Vice President, Clinical Operations for the Henry Cancer Center discusses how this renovation improves patient experience.
Outdoor Workspaces

Starting An Outdoor Workspace? Here Are Some Tips

When designing an outdoor workspace it is important to think of all uses and to consider the logistics of weather-sensitive equipment.

THE MART Unveils Vision For Modern Workplace

Renovation of Chicago architectural icon THE MART will provide the future of office space to some of the country's most creative, forward-thinking companies.
constructio

Five Steps To Improve Scaffold Safety

Facility managers can avoid costly injury claims in New York by making sure scaffolds are safe for construction workers.
Folger Shakespeare Library Reopening

Shakespeare Library To Reopen After Three-Year Renovation

The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC will reopen to the public in November, allowing visitors to experience the world's largest Shakespeare collection in new ways and reimagined spaces.
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC Celebrates New Facility

New 400,000-square-foot Distribution and Training Center in Florence, NJ is intended to strengthen the company’s supply chain, provide efficient heat pump distribution to the Northeastern U.S.
Major League Soccer

Pets On The Pitch?

Ted Lasso would approve: Purina and the St. Louis CITY SC have created Major League Soccer’s first permanent pet-friendly stadium space.
energy management

This CA University Saved $1M After Lighting Retrofit

See how California State University, Dominguez Hills is using IoT technology and real-time occupancy data to reduce energy consumption.
Move

How To Make Your Office Move Go As Smoothly as Possible

When moving office buildings there are several things to consider before you move such as what processes will be affected.
Corporate Real Estate

The Changing Environment For Corporate Real Estate

Corporate Real Estate (CRE) and Integrated Facility Management (IFM) teams must be creative and agile to combat current headwinds.
Workstation Space

Tips To Help Industrial Facility Workstation Space Constraints

Innovative options for mounting, customization, and true mobility can help to maximize workstation space and productivity in facilities.
ADA Compliance

ADA Compliance Questions And Answers

Facility executives can reference these common ADA questions to ensure their buildings are compliant.
renovations

Toronto Blue Jays Reveal New Stadium Renovations

The first phase of the Rogers Centre renovations includes the completion of five distinct neighborhoods and many new social spaces.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

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