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4 Convention Centers Making Strides in Sustainability

07/18/2019

Want your facility to go green? Convention centers in Salt Lake City, Detroit, Nashville and New Orleans are making big strides in sustainability through environmentally friendly venue renovations and innovative initiatives. Learn more.

Carlisle Roofing Series #3: Alternative Attachment Methods

07/16/2019

You don’t always need a bucket of adhesives to attach a single-ply roof. In the third installment of the Carlisle Roofing Series, we explore two alternative methods—RapidLock hook and loop attachment and VacuSeal wind-vented attachment.

EDspaces Classroom Designs Showcase Trends in Educational Settings

07/15/2019

The Education Market Association has selected six modern classroom designs to be featured at EDspaces – an educational facilities show/ expo. Attendees can experience these trendy, biophilic and agile spaces firsthand at the Oct. 23-25 event in Milwaukee. Learn more.

USGBC Opens Call for Proposals for Next Version of LEED

07/12/2019

The U.S. Green Building Council opened the call for proposals for the next version of LEED on July 9. Learn more about how you can submit your ideas and feedback.

Unique Multi-use Security Sensors Go Where Cameras Can’t

07/11/2019

Here’s a look at how to monitor commercial buildings using sensors, not cameras. Christoph Trappe and David Antar, president at IPVideo, talk about how HALO Smart Sensors help with building security.

World’s Largest Underwater Restaurant Open for Business

07/11/2019

Located in southern Norway, Under is the world’s largest and Europe’s first underwater restaurant and features breathtaking scenes of marine life.

6 Causes of Urban Heat Islands and 4 Ways to Offset Them

07/10/2019

Urban heat islands, the pockets of intense heat found in areas with densely placed buildings and paved surfaces, make occupants uncomfortable and drive up energy bills. Here’s what you can do to combat this phenomenon.

Provider Trust Critical to Overcoming Connected Building Challenges

07/10/2019

Research firm IDC surveyed 206 managers of IT and operations to determine the challenges of selecting the right technology for connecting a building’s assets. The research revealed that selecting a trusted provider as well as involving the right stakeholders was critical to successful implementation.

3 Ways to Create a Memorable Stadium Experience

07/09/2019

Recent economic opportunities and advancing technologies have sparked revitalization in the stadium marketing and that’s giving fans and players an entirely new experience with how stadiums are designed. Owners and designers have learned that fans want more than a building, they want a relationship.

Submetering Best Practices for Multi-Tenant Buildings

07/08/2019

Submetering systems in existing buildings often require some amount of manual input, which introduces opportunities for mistakes. In this article, industry experts discuss how you can ditch the clipboards and automate your building’s submeters.

The Importance of Post-Earthquake Inspections

07/08/2019

After an earthquake has ended and your occupants are out of harm’s way, a post-earthquake inspection is in order. A thorough assessment clears your building for reoccupation and identifies structural damage you need to address before re-entry.

Hand Dryers: What You Need to Know About Maintenance, New Tech

07/03/2019

BUILDINGS staff writer Sarah Kloepple chats with Bill Gagnon, vice president of sales and marketing with Excel Dryers, about all things hand dryers—including maintenance, ADA compliance, misconceptions and new innovations in recent years.

27 Award-Winning Interior Products for Your Commercial Building

07/02/2019

Product Innovations is BUILDINGS’ annual award program that recognizes NeoCon’s most innovative interior products. These 27 solutions topped our list for performance, maintainability and creative problem-solving.

How to Use SaaS in Your Facility to Benefit Tenants, Bottom Line

07/02/2019

When evaluating facility Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, start with systems that add value, impact tenants and occupants, or make systems work together more efficiently. Discover the benefits of SaaS and how to get started.

What Trends are Driving Campus Master Planning

07/01/2019

At the heart of the higher education master planning process is the need to prepare for growth in student enrollment and programs as well as the natural evolution of existing curricula.

 

How a Smart Building Evolved into a Strategic Asset

07/01/2019

Is your building connected? If not, Trevor Palmer from Acuity Brands talks with Janelle Penny about what happens when it is. He sheds light on the evolution of the smart building, growing from just energy savings and comfort to the occupant journey and experience in your facility. He shares three steps you can take to move forward.

The Importance of Authenticity in Your Building

07/01/2019

BOMA International President Henry Chamberlain delivers his State of the Industry report at the 2019 BOMA International Conference & Expo. He focused on how to create an authentic experience for your building and its tenants.

Connected Buildings Increase as Companies Prioritize Advantages

06/27/2019

While energy efficiency is still one of the main drivers for investing in connected building technologies, a new survey by technology research firm IDC indicates that adding building intelligence is another strong priority.

9 Tips to Help Young Facilities Managers Thrive in the Workforce: BOMA 2019

06/26/2019

Attracting and engaging emerging professionals was a hot topic at BOMA 2019. These 9 tips for millennials and seasoned leaders will help the younger generation thrive as they enter upper management roles or the workforce.

Improve Acoustics By Decreasing HVAC Noise

06/26/2019

Knowing acoustical causes and solutions can help make your HVAC system—one of the nosiest parts of architecture—more acoustically pleasing for occupants.