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The February 2019 issue features this year's Facility Executive of the Year. Plus, a look drones and FM, building envelope and energy, and our annual Readers' Choice Awards.
02/18/2019

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    February 2019 Facility Executive
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    Facility Executive | February 2019 Issue

    The February 2019 issue features this year's Facility Executive of the Year. Plus, a look drones and FM, building envelope and energy, and our annual Readers' Choice Awards.
    global green building
    Environment

    China Is Top Country For Global Green Building

    Mainland China leads USGBC'S Top 10 list of global green building leaders outside the U.S., with more than 68 million gross square meters.
    energy use commercial buildings
    Energy Management & Lighting

    New Opportunities To Optimize Energy Use

    Innovative technologies, system design, building operations, and financing are among the emerging opportunities to optimize energy use in commercial buildings, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
    vegan hotel
    Interiors

    In London, Hilton Introduces Its First Vegan Suite

    The global hospitality company refurbished an existing suite that caters to those seeking a more eco-friendly lodging experience.
    Illinois LEED green building
    Environment

    Illinois Ranked Top State For LEED Green Building In 2018

    Massachusetts and Washington earned the second and third spots in the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building ranking.
    rubber flooring
    Interiors

    nora Launches New Color Palette For noraplan environcare Flooring

    This adaptable, multipurpose premium rubber flooring offers 48 new harmonious shades designed to help evoke a sense of calm.
    Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis
    New Facilities Construction

    Three-Acre Green Roof Helps Earn LEED Gold For Gateway Arch Museum

    The new Visitor Center and Museum at Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO is one of only 10 National Park Service sites to be awarded LEED certification.
    Environment

    Water Conservation At Super Bowl LIII

    The LEED Platinum certified Mercedes-Benz Stadium employs numerous design features and operational strategies aimed at reducing water consumption.
    Student Housing
    Environment

    New LEED Requirements For Student Housing Shift Responsibility

    New LEED v4 requirements for student housing require new training and a shift in the behaviors of students, residence life staff, maintenance, and housekeeping staff.
    centrifugal chiller
    HVAC

    YORK YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller Extends Range

    Johnson Controls has extended the capacity range of its YORK® YZ Chiller beyond 1,000 tons — up to 1,350 tons.
    Environment

    It’s The Last Straw For Ben & Jerry’s

    The ice cream company will stop offering plastic straws and spoons in its more than 600 Scoop Shops worldwide in early 2019.
    green building
    Environment

    LEED v4.1 for New Construction, Interiors Open For Registration

    The newest version of the USGBC green building program focuses on energy performance and emphasizes human health and integrative building design.
    climate leadership
    Environment

    2018 Higher Education Climate Leadership Award Winners Named

    USGBC and Second Nature recognize University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Delta College for leadership practices in climate change mitigation, resilience.
    green restrooms
    Bonus Features

    Status Check For Green Restrooms

    Tap into plumbing advancements for water conservation in commercial restrooms.
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    Facility Executive | December 2018 Issue

    The December 2018 issue features HVAC, roofing, energy management, false alarms, and green restrooms. Plus, a look at passing the facility leadership torch.
    sustainability
    Environment

    Integrating Sustainability Into Facilities With An Eye On Waste

    Here are a few ways to further integrate sustainability into daily business operations.
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    New Facilities Construction

    Nation’s Largest Public Educational Aquaponics Facility Opens In Pennsylvania

    A sustainable, zero-waste ecosystem, AgWorks at CCA uses fish to fertilize plants, bio-controls in place of pesticides, and solar panels supply energy to power the facility.
    Workplace Culture

    One Step Closer To Workplace Wellness

    Whether or not your facility pursues WELL Building Standard certification (now in version 2), there are many steps that can be implemented for improved workplace wellness.
    Energize Denver
    Energy Management & Lighting

    Energize Denver Program Cuts Building Energy Use By 4.5%

    Energize Denver saved $13.5M from 2016 to 2017, and once again saw 90 percent of covered buildings comply with the program.
    HouseZero
    Environment

    Harvard Unveils First-Of-Its-Kind HouseZero Lab And Prototype

    Through its advanced data-driven infrastructure, Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities' HouseZero aims to shift the design and operation of buildings.
    LiveWall Living Walls
    Building Envelope & Exteriors

    Living Walls Enliven Hospital’s Healing Landscape

    Jersey Shore University Medical Center features two LiveWall Living Walls in the patient-centered design of HOPE Tower, its new outpatient facility.
    Green Building Trends
    Environment

    Global Green Building Trends

    Nearly half of survey respondents expect to make 60% of their construction projects green in the next three years.
    Current by GE Streetlights
    Environment

    California Cities To Save $60M With Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrades

    The first of 55,000 Current by GE Streetlights have been installed in an innovative regional program spanning 11 southern California communities.
    biophlic
    Interiors

    Fresh Approach To Nature Hues In The Workplace

    PPG Paints has chosen Night Watch as the 2019 Color of the Year.
    environmental product declarations
    Environment

    Manufacturers Can Optimize EPDs With New UL Program

    UL has launched a program focused on providing insight into Environmental Product Declarations, including product impact in comparison with the category average or previous product versions.
    greenbuild
    Environment

    USGBC Announces New Initiatives And Updates To LEED

    Several programmatic updates to the LEED green building rating system were announced during the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, held last week in Chicago.
    World Toilet Day
    FM Alert

    It’s World Toilet Day!

    The goal of World Toilet Day 2018 is to ensure that everyone has a safe toilet by 2030.
    energy efficiency spending
    Environment

    Smart Buildings Driving U.S. Energy Efficiency Spending

    More than half of global organizations plan to increase energy efficiency spending in next 12 months, finds Johnson Controls' annual survey.
    recycling bins
    Environment

    Applications Open For 2018 Recycling Bins Grant

    Coca-Cola and Keep America Beautiful mark America Recycles Day with recycling bins grant program for public spaces and facilities.
    active design
    Workplace Culture

    theMART In Chicago Achieves Fitwel Certification

    The Center for Active Design bestowed a Fitwel 2 Star Rating to theMART, an iconic four million square foot Chicago property.
    parking facilities
    Construction & Retrofits

    GBCI’s Parksmart Reaches 100 Registered Parking Facilities

    Building owners and parking operators are rethinking parking structure design and operation to support more sustainable mobility.
    HVAC systems
    HVAC

    Danfoss Names EnVisioneer Of The Year Winners

    Since 2010, Danfoss has recognized North American OEMs, manufacturers, building owners, municipalities, contractors, and end users employing Danfoss products for energy and environmental savings.
    Muraka Maldives
    Friday Funny

    Friday Funny: Sleep With The Fishes

    It may have cost The Godfather’s Luca Brasi his life to sleep with the fishes, but if you’ve got $50K a night you too can sleep with the fishes... and live to tell about it.
    winter weather damage
    Building Envelope & Exteriors

    Question Of The Week: How Can I Prepare My Facility For Winter?

    Fall is the ideal time to prepare your facility for winter weather. Routine inspections of your building from roof to foundation now can prevent costly repairs in the future
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