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Stop Wasting Revenue: 4 Pro Tips to Design for Energy Efficiency

02/19/2020

Inefficient buildings waste valuable revenue. Design for efficiency by strategically implementing upgrades to building systems, such as HVAC and vertical transportation. Learn more.

Tires: The Building Blocks of Your Next Roof (IRE 2020)

02/18/2020

An innovative roofing material combines shredded tires and cement byproducts to create insulating blocks. Learn more.

Why it’s Important to Consider Audio in a Space

02/17/2020

When creating a space, consider audio as a design element so sound doesn’t become distracting or unhealthy, while creating the desired atmosphere or actions. Find out how.

Flu Season and Facilities Managers

02/14/2020

The flu, norovirus and other contagious illnesses cost businesses roughly $10.4 billion in sick days and lost productivity each year. Christiny Betsch, marketing manager for Cintas Corporation, joins editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to discuss how facilities managers can reduce the health risks in their buildings.

How to Relieve Stress Headaches During Business Travel

02/14/2020

Use these tips from travel health expert John Ayo to relieve or prevent a stress-induced headache while traveling for business.

Cool Roofing Dialogue at IRE 2020 with ARMA

02/11/2020

Reed Hitchcock, executive vice president of the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) chats with BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny about cool roofing, California initiatives and the dialogue being had across the country about what’s happening in the industry. Listen now.

4 Noteworthy Products from the 2020 AHR Expo Floor

02/10/2020

From a building management system for smaller facilities to an all-in-one HVAC, security and lighting module, these are the notable products from AHR Expo 2020.

Solutions to Make Your Roof a Walkable Space (IRE 2020)

02/10/2020

At the International Roofing Expo, vendors showcased roofing surfaces to make a facility rooftop walkable. Find out how to create a usable space.

3 Trends in HVACR from AHR Expo 2020

02/05/2020

Experts at AHR say the climate crisis drives today’s HVACR trends, from implementing decarbonization to the growing interest in VRF. Read to see what else is top of mind in the industry.

How Johnson Controls Aims to Help FMs Drive Efficiency (AHR 2020)

02/04/2020

Live from the AHR Expo 2020, associate editor Sarah Kloepple sits down with Mike Ellis, chief customer and digital officer at Johnson Controls. Ellis discusses how Johnson Controls focuses on customer experience and implements digital tech into not only HVAC products, but security and fire protection as well.

Creating a Building Ecosystem with LG Electronics

02/04/2020

Live from the AHR Expo 2020, associate editor Sarah Kloepple sits down with Donald Decker, director of owner sales for LG Air Conditioning Technologies. He discusses the ways in which LG solutions and controls can help create a full building ecosystem for FMs and building owners. He also unveils an exciting new case study of LG's work with The Sinclair Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas.

5 Reasons Why Boosting Recycling is Worth the Investment in Your Facility

02/02/2020

Many building owners and facilities managers began asking whether recycling programs are more trouble than they’re worth. Here are five reasons to put recycling on your radar.

New York’s Bird-Friendly Glass Policy is a Game-Changer for Buildings

01/31/2020

BUILDINGS staff writer Adrian Thompson and design director Fatih Ergun of Marin Architects discuss how New York’s new legislation requiring bird-friendly glass to be included on any new construction and major renovations will affect the future of construction. 

Top 10 States for LEED Green Building in 2019

01/29/2020

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has unveiled its annual list of the top 10 states for LEED green building, which ranks states based on the number of LEED-certified square feet per person. Colorado topped the list for the first time in eight years. See which LEED projects helped catapult states into the list and move up their ranking.

How to Use Design Thinking and Agile Process Management

01/28/2020

Many forward-thinking facilities professionals are borrowing design thinking and agile project management techniques from the tech world and creative disciplines to develop innovative new solutions to the challenges they face. Find out how you can incorporate these processes successfully.

2020: Big Changes at BUILDINGS

01/27/2020

You may notice some changes in the way BUILDINGS looks in print. Learn more about what you can expect.

 

World’s Largest Starbucks Offers Immersive, Multi-Level Coffee Experience

01/24/2020

Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago, the company’s largest location to date, offers customers an immersive coffee experience through five floors of intentional design. Read how it incorporated the original building’s existing features with custom modern updates.

Why Don’t More Companies Have Efficiency Targets?

01/24/2020

Energy efficiency is good for the environment, your company’s brand and its bottom line, but few companies have set specific energy efficiency targets. BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny explores how facilities managers can turn the tide.

What to Consider When Securing a Historic Building

01/21/2020

Preserving a historic building while still providing safety and security to the users can be achieved, but it won’t happen on its own. It must be planned. Learn what to consider and how to implement security into your space.

3 Sustainable Interior Design Trends You Should Know About

01/15/2020

We all have an opportunity to contribute to an overall healthier planet by considering the environmental and human health of the products and materials used in design projects. Here are three important sustainable, interior design trends for 2020.