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The summer season is here, and facility landscapes are front and center. Attend Facility Executive Live! this fall and learn how to showcase your site year-round.
06/20/2019

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    Latest: How Does Your Landscape Look? - The summer season is here, and facility landscapes are front and center. Attend Facility Executive Live! this fall and learn how to showcase your site year-round.

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    Professional Development

    How Does Your Landscape Look?

    The summer season is here, and facility landscapes are front and center. Attend Facility Executive Live! this fall and learn how to showcase your site year-round.
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    BRE Global consulted with HOK to adapt its green building standard for new construction in the United States.
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    Environment

    In New Jersey, Six Flags Goes Solar

    The project ranks as New Jersey’s largest net metered solar project and distinguishes Six Flags Great Adventure as one of the world’s first solar-powered theme parks.
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    Interiors

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    Safety

    Physical Activity, Sustainable Materials Create Healthy Residence Halls

    Residence halls can be designed to promote physical activity and healthy habits, while using healthy materials and building systems to provide a healthy environment.
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    Safety

    EnviroMax Vented Exhaust Enclosures

    EnviroMax Vented Exhaust Enclosures are built to protect robotic processes from contamination and personnel from potentially hazardous fumes, vapors, and odors.
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    Environment

    Bank Of America Reduces Energy Costs With Solar Panels

    Through its Onsite Solar Initiative, the company will install solar panels at more than 60 locations, including financial centers, ATMs, and offices.
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    Building Envelope & Exteriors

    Sto Corp. Introduces iQ Technology Program

    Including both interior and exterior coatings, the company now offers its Intelligent Technology + Design (iQ)™ coatings program in North America.
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    Services & Maintenance

    A Fresh Look At Green Cleaning

    With sustainability in mind, here are two facility cleaning materials to look at anew.
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    Recent Issues

    Facility Executive | June 2019 Issue

    The June 2019 issue looks at the impact of workplace design on productivity, plus smart buildings, green cleaning, energy management, and more.
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    Interiors

    Recycled Biodegradable Polyester Textiles

    This collection establishes a bi-circular textile economy model whereby polyester fabric, at the end of its useful life, can flow through either a biological or technical cycle—keeping plastic out of our oceans and landfills.
    EV charging
    Environment

    IECC Committee Approves EV Charging Proposal

    The proposed code by Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) would require new commercial and high-rise residential buildings to facilitate installation of future electric vehicle charging.
    bird friendly
    Building Envelope & Exteriors

    Partnership Focused On Preventing Bird Collisions With Buildings

    American Bird Conservancy and Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) will collaborate on bird-friendly design solutions.
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    Environment

    Davies Office Recognized For Supply Chain Excellence

    A leading provider of sustainable workplace solutions, the company received the 2019 Supply Chain Sustainability Excellence Award from Con Edison.
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    Environment

    $500,000 Grant Will Help 15 U.S. Communities’ Sustainability Efforts

    The U.S. Green Building Council will use the Bank of America grant to support its LEED for Cities and Communities Program.
    Unilever
    Environment

    Unilever North America HQ Earns LEED Platinum Certification

    The sustainably-built, energy-efficient Unilever headquarters was also named Commercial LEED Project of the Year by the New Jersey chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council.
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    Environment

    In Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory And Botanical Gardens Hosts “Big Green Block Party”

    The adaptive reuse of an on-site public works garage facility at Phipps is aimed at achieving three rigorous green building standard certifications.
    Better Buildings Initiative
    Environment

    DOE Celebrates Better Buildings Initiative Partners’ Progress

    More than 900 organizations participating in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Better Buildings Initiative have achieved the equivalent of $8.4 billion in energy and cost savings.
    Zero Energy Buildings
    Environment

    2019 Zero Energy Buildings Count Nears 600

    The official 2019 count is 580 certified, verified, and emerging projects, according to the newly released 2019 Getting to Zero Project List from the New Buildings Institute.
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    New Facilities Construction

    Measuring The Value Of Resilient Design And Construction

    A new report from the Portland Cement Association suggests that reinforced concrete structures reduce recovery costs after disasters hit and are likely to save money in the long run.
    water conservation
    Environment

    In Facilities, Addressing Impending Water Crisis

    By rethinking water conservation in three areas, facility managers help improve their organization's position.
    Autonomous Buildings
    Building Automation

    BrainBox AI Launches First AI Technology For Autonomous Buildings

    BrainBox AI has unveiled its patent-pending technology enabling buildings to reduce energy costs by 25-35% and their carbon footprint by 20-40%.
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    Interiors

    Prep School Chooses Scranton Products Lockers

    Installed in the pool facility and weight room at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy in Milwaukee, Duralife lockers resist bacteria, mildew, and more.
    green roof
    Building Envelope & Exteriors

    Bringing Rooftop Gardens To Ground Level

    In Columbus, OH, building a green roof into an existing structure provided an innovative solution for parking needs and open space for an urban park.
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    Building Envelope & Exteriors

    Seasonal Maintenance Tips For Commercial Properties

    Thinking about maintaining your commercial property seasonally provides an effective blueprint for keeping your property looking good.
    cool roofs
    Environment

    Million Cool Roofs Challenge Announces Judges

    The panel of experts will select the most innovative approaches to scale cool roofs as an accessible and economical solution to reduce exposure to hotter temperatures.
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    Environment

    Aquariums Cut Back on Plastic Pollution

    Shedd Aquarium, along with 20 aquariums that make up the Aquarium Conservation Partnership are committing to three business practices that bring their facilities closer to eliminating all single-use plastic materials.
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    Friday Funny

    Friday Funny: The Environmental Impact Of Dragons

    Dragons are game changers in HBO’s Game of Thrones series. But what would happen if these massive beasts really did roam the planet?
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    Environment

    7th Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge Winners Named

    The national competition engages college students in the design of on-campus green infrastructure solutions to address stormwater pollution.
    recycling programs
    Environment

    Crossville Announces 2018 Recycling Program Milestones

    The tile maker's all-time recycling total nears 126 million pounds of fired waste diverted from landfills due to its Tile Take-Back and TOTO USA recycling programs.
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    Renewable Energy Column

    Renewable Energy Data Book Shares 2017 Stats

    Annual publication from U.S. DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory reports on development across the nation, and around the world.
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    Interiors

    Center for Active Design Announces Fitwel v2.1

    The new version of this healthy building certification highlights new construction, and retail and community projects.
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    Environment

    USGBC Explores Green Building Industry’s Role As Global Solution

    The new report takes a closer look at Americans' views on environmental issues and how the green building industry can be better positioned as a global solution.
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    Environment

    3M Products Help To Promote Facility-wide Sustainability

    From cleaning products to window film and architectural finishes, the options are numerous for sustainable facilities.
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    Recent Issues

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    The April 2019 issue features an in-depth look at intelligent lighting's impact on your facility, plus HVAC, flexible furniture, pest control, safer schools, and more.
    rooftop solar system
    Environment

    Pet Rescue Saves Energy Costs With Rooftop Solar System

    Dynamic Energy Solutions installed a 207-kilowatt rooftop system that’s expected save the Simon Foundation close to $1 million over the system's life.
    LEED v4.1
    Environment

    USGBC Launches LEED v4.1 For City, Community, Residential Projects

    This new version of the LEED green building program raises the bar for sustainable housing and cities.
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    Environment

    Three Green Solutions To Maximize Facility Usage, Profit

    Facilities that implement creative green solutions enjoy stronger constructions, lower costs, and more sustainable futures.
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    Friday Funny

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    Submerged 17 feet below sea level, Under — the world’s largest underwater restaurant — gives diners from around the world a look at Norway's diverse sea life.
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