GWCC Gains Funding, Plans Lighting Upgrade
The Georgia World Congress Center has been awarded a $2.3 million grant for a major lighting retrofit and controls system upgrade.
New Committee For Metal Association
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has a new Executive Committee for 2011.
Real Estate Recovery Led by Large Corporate Users in Gateway Markets
The U.S. industrial property sector has experienced steady growth, thanks to an uptick in leasing from heavyweight corporates, according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s third quarter North America Industrial Outlook report.
Election Means Changes, Challenges For Construction Industry
Following an election that brought sweeping changes and switched the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives, construction industry observers foresee changes in policies impacting this sector.
Update On Cash Grants For PV Systems In 2011
Until the end of 2010, qualified businesses can participate in the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) which provides a cash rebate of 30% of the cost of a solar-produced (renewable) energy system. The rebate generally comes within 60 days following completion of the system installation.
Comments Needed: Workplace Noise Exposure Controls
OSHA is proposing to issue an interpretation of the term “feasible administrative or engineering controls” as used in the general industry and construction occupational noise exposure standards and to amend its current enforcement policy to reflect the interpretation. Comments are due 12/20/10.
Lighting Systems Index Indicates Brighter Times Ahead
The end of the tunnel appears to be about nine or so months away. The light there is, thankfully, not from an oncoming train. Or so it seems.
Museum Marks 10th Year Of Transforming Addition
Since its Quadracci Pavilion opened in 2010, the Milwaukee Art Museum has seen attendance more than double.
ABI Reverts Back into Negative Territory
Following the first positive reading since January 2008, the ABI dropped nearly two points in October. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to 12 month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.
Flood Map Experts Needed by FEMA
The National Institute of Building Sciences is seeking qualified scientific and technical professionals from the public, private, and academic sectors to serve on Scientific Resolution Panels (SRPs).
Building Codes Council Votes To Up Efficiency By 30%
Building officials from across the nation voted to support gains in the energy efficiency of building energy codes at the Final Action Hearings for the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
ABI Positive For First Time In Over Two Years
For the first time since January 2008, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) indicated a growth in design activity in September, increasing for the fourth straight month.
Rhode Island First State To Adopt Green Construction Code
The IGCC applies to new and existing, traditional and high-performance commercial buildings in the Ocean State. It includes ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1 as a jurisdictional compliance option.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: KD SideLight From Curries
This door product aims to ease installation during construction and retrofit projects.
Modest Improvement in AIA Architecture Billings Index
The AIA reported the August ABI score was 48.2, up slightly from a reading of 47.9 the previous month.
CSI And CSC Release 2010 Edition of UniFormat
CSI and CSC have released a 2010 edition of UniFormat, a method of arranging construction information based on functional elements, or parts of a facility characterized by their functions, without regard to the materials and methods used to accomplish them.
OSHA Adding To Construction Safety and Health Committee
The committee advises the Secretary of Labor on developing standards and policies that affect the safety and health of construction workers.
New ANSI-Approved Retail Measurement Standard
BOMA's standard is designed to serve the interests of building owners, managers, and occupants as well as facility managers, brokers, appraisers, assessors, lenders, insurers, developers, construction and design professionals, and others.
Still Showing Weakness, ABI Increases Slightly
Following a two-month soft patch, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rose almost two full points in July.
Local Firms Build Youth Facility In Anaheim
The 25,000 square foot "Dreamscape" will serve area children through the GOALS (Growth Opportunities through Athletics, Learning and Service) program.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, April 25 and you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
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A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
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