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March Madness and How to Get the Most Out of Conferences

03/22/2019

Senior writer Janelle Penny talks about March Madness brackets and high-stakes athletic facilities. Plus: a preview of our BOMA conference coverage next week.

7 Tips to Maximize LED Retrofits

03/20/2019

Get your money’s worth out of your lighting upgrade.

Lighting Upgrade Helps Protect a Priceless Work of Art

03/20/2019

At the Nevelson Chapel in New York, a new lighting system of tunable white LEDs helps protect a priceless art installation by Louise Nevelson.

The Facilities Manager’s Guide to Insulation

03/19/2019

Starting an expansion or re-roofing project? It’s time to review your options for roof and wall insulation. This primer will fill you in on the most common insulation products.

How to Navigate BOMA 2019 Educational Sessions

03/18/2019

Are you ready for the BOMA 2019 International Conference & Expo? Here’s what you can expect to learn in the educational sessions.

What You Need to Know About Human-Centric Lighting

03/18/2019

As the technology becomes more streamlined and more research is published, learn about what human-centric lighting actually is, how it’s believed to affect human health, and what you should consider before investing.

Sound Control for an Open Floor Plan

03/16/2019

Open floor plans provide collaboration but create sound control challenges. Try these sound modifications to help lessen the noise and increase productivity.

Weekly Roundup: Sandy Hook Redesign, Recruiting Millennials & Human-Centric Lighting

03/15/2019

From an interview about the Sandy Hook redesign to recruiting millennial talent to BOMA 2019 highlights to human-centric lighting, Janelle Penny chats about the week it’s been during this new weekly roundup BUILDINGS podcast.

Four Tips for Pest Control on Green Roofs

03/14/2019

Maintain vegetation without being invaded by insects, rodents and birds. Pest activity on vegetated roofs can be minimized with integrated pest management. Prioritize inspections and no-kill methods before considering chemical treatments.

Solar Fabric Canopies: Energy-Generating Tenant Amenities

03/14/2019

Flexible solar panels integrated into fabric are giving tenants a new outdoor amenity that generates its own power. Here’s how you can create next-generation amenity spaces with this new solar technology.

BOMA 2019: Speakers and Exhibitors Showcase the Future Today

03/12/2019

Preparations are in full swing for an informative slate of vendors and speakers at the BOMA 2019 International Conference & Expo, which will take place June 22-25 in Salt Lake City, and attendees can see what’s next in commercial real estate.

Top Energy Efficient Trends for HVAC Systems Checklist

03/11/2019

A large part of your energy bill undoubtedly comes from your HVAC system, which is paramount for occupant comfort. But the precision and flexibility of HVAC controls has come a long way to make the technology more efficient.

LEED Zero: New Designation for Net Zero

03/11/2019

Emma Hughes, project manager for LEED, speaks with Janelle Penny about how project teams pursuing LEED certification for buildings now have a new option: LEED Zero. Learn more about this designation, including the requirements behind it and how it can benefit your building.

A Record Year at IRE 2019: From the Expo Floor

03/07/2019

The 2019 International Roofing Expo packed Nashville’s Music City Center with innovative products and solutions for every roof type. Here’s what you missed if you couldn’t make it this year.

ASHRAE Standard 211-2018 Energy Audit: More Than a Performance Indicator

03/07/2019

An energy audit is the cornerstone of any building’s energy management program. A thorough energy audit is the cornerstone of any building’s successful energy management program.

Important Considerations for Hydronic SIMS from REHAU

03/07/2019

Hydronic Snow and Ice Melting Systems are a growing resource for buildings owners who want to eliminate the time and cost of snow removal, and potential liability of falls on their properties. Mike East from REHAU shares some important things to consider with these innovative solutions.

Hydronic Snow & Ice Melting Systems for Buildings

03/05/2019

Janelle Penny speaks with Mike East from REHAU about hydronic snow and ice melting systems and how they benefit commercial buildings.

Tech Beyond Tech’s Sake: A Case for Future-Proofed Indoor Location Services

03/05/2019

Indoor Location Services provide a foundation that could be easily upgraded, updated and augmented for services such as asset tracking, wayfinding/navigation or operations. It would be a building that would become a strategic asset.

Transitioning Your School for Summer Programming

03/05/2019

We take a look at how one school successfully prepares its 18 buildings for the summer months – and the pros and cons of operating a school year-round.

Who’s Attending BOMA 2019?

03/04/2019

The BOMA 2019 International Conference & Expo is set for June 22-25 in Salt Lake City. Find out who you can expect to meet and network with – and what attendees looked like in 2018.