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.



Duke Health Generator Hub

Ready For Anything: Duke Health Powers Up New Generator Hub

The power never goes offline at Duke Health’s new Generator Hub in Durham, NC, ensuring continual hospital operations through hurdles, whether planned or unexpected.
Capital Planning

The 3 Essential Ingredients To Better Capital Planning

Capital planning that gets approval from leadership takes three key ingredients. Mix them well and you’ll have a result financial decision makers can’t resist.
construction sustainability standards

How Can We Stop Designing For Disposal?

The construction industry needs to see a strong link between the conservation of resources and cost savings.
Successful Building Projects

A Spotlight On 5 Successful Building Projects

From manufacturing to hospitality, these construction and renovation projects showcase how facility executives in various industries are improving their buildings.
renovation

Signs It’s Time To Renovate Your Commercial Space

Commercial property maintenance is the best way to preserve the property's value, maintain tenant satisfaction, and generate enough revenue.
historic redevelopment

Construction Begins For Adaptive Reuse Project In The Carolinas

The historic redevelopment “The Thread” in Rock Hill, SC is the largest available adaptive reuse project in the Carolinas.
Los Angeles LEED

Los Angeles Luxury Retail District Earns LEED Platinum

Westfield Topanga was repurposed from a former department store space once occupied by Sears. Plus, February's free USGBC course.
Chemours STEM Hub

Charter School Breaks Ground On New Chemours STEM Hub

At EastSide Charter School, the Chemours STEM Hub will support improved access to STEM education in the Wilmington, DE community.
PCI Design Awards

Criminal Justice Center Receives PCI Design Award

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute's design awards program recognizes creative and innovative uses of precast concrete.
air quality

How Construction Sites Impact Air Quality

Construction sites are responsible for 14.5% of particulate matter in the air and 8% of total emissions in the United States.
LEGO Boston

LEGO Group Will Move Head Office To Massachusetts

Boston's ability to attract and retain talent, quality of life, and academic institutions are reasons given for LEGO’s move from Connecticut.

2023 Forge Prize Finalists Imagine The Future Of Steel

Gas stations converted to electric charging stations, a self-sustaining micro city, and a transit center that offers rideshare by electric airplane are all vying for the 2023 Forge Prize.
AkitaBox

5 Roadblocks To Overcome In The Lifecycle Of Facilities Data

A healthy data lifecycle is essential to effective facilities management. Learn how to break through common roadblocks that impede the data lifecycle.
Historic Congregations

$20M Available To Historic Congregations

Lilly Endowment Inc. has renewed its support for the National Fund for Sacred Places, extending the program through 2027 and doubling grants to more than $20 million.
residence hall

Highlands College Reveals First On-Campus Student Housing

The new residence hall is the latest addition to the 70-acre campus for the private institution that opened in January 2022.
Cathedral School for Boys

Cathedral School For Boys Unveils Expanded, Reinvented “Heart”

An addition and renovation at the Cathedral School for Boys in San Francisco adds a new modern element and creates valuable indoor and outdoor spaces.

Extreme Weather, Horse Trailer Hit Prompt Bridge Repair

In Minneapolis, Western Specialty contractors restores a concrete pedestrian bridge connecting a parking structure and an office building.
Acoustic Privacy

Balancing Open Design And Acoustic Privacy

See how a renovated bank enhanced its acoustic privacy with sliding doors.
winter construction

Pros And Cons Of Winter Construction

Should you build during the colder months? Facility executives have to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of winter construction.
School under construction

Navigating Higher Education Construction In Volatile Market

The higher education construction sector is struggling to rebound in this economy, due to price hikes and supply chain shortages.
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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