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The Amenities Tenants Really Want

05/29/2019

Today’s tenants expect more from their workplace. Industry experts discuss trending amenities and tips.
 

What’s Your Craziest Day on the Job?

05/29/2019

Preparing your building for a range of unforeseen events is key to best protecting your buildings and its occupants. Industry professionals share their craziest days on the job and what they learned from it.

 

FM Friday: Innovative Products

05/28/2019

Janelle Penny chats about trending smart building innovative products, such as wayfinding apps, occupant-centered technology, sensors, access control and more. She also shares some of the unique products she’s seen at trade shows like BOMA and NeoCon.

3 Workplace Privacy Pods You’ll Want to Use

05/24/2019

Privacy pods are an easy, retrofittable way to curb noise and privacy complaints in open offices. Modular office furniture like this reduces acoustical disruptions, contributes to occupant wellbeing and creates a welcome refuge.

3 Lighting Trends We Saw at LIGHTFAIR 2019

05/23/2019

Lighting controls and human-centric lighting were again a major focus—but the new products I saw included these three things.

2020 Trends and Predictions for Convention, Sports and Entertainment Venues

05/23/2019

A cross-sector panel of industry experts discuss the trends and future predictions for the user experience, venue development and operations as well as funding, financing and structuring.

LIGHTFAIR 2019: Light Fixtures Improve Acoustics in Open Work Spaces

05/23/2019

Unveiled at LIGHTFAIR International 2019, the Shaper Sense family of acoustical light fixtures is the first collaboration between Eaton Lighting and FilzFelt.

LIGHTFAIR 2019: How Smart Fans are Circulating to Commercial Buildings

05/23/2019

As we discuss ways in which smart home technology encroaches on the commercial market, smart fans should be included. At LIGHTFAIR International 2019, we highlight one smart fan product and how the technology as a whole can benefit commercial buildings.

LIGHTFAIR 2019: Lighting’s Ability to Disinfect a Space

05/22/2019

At LIGHTFAIR International 2019 in Philadelphia, PA, Sarah Kloepple spoke with David Korow, senior lighting specialist with Current by GE about the evolution of the technology behind lighting’s ability to disinfect spaces. He also touches on the installation process and what facilities managers need to know.

Test Every Exit Sign with One Button (LIGHTFAIR 2019)

05/22/2019

Life safety systems are the next frontier in connected lighting. Staff writer Sarah Kloepple explores smart life safety on the expo floor at LIGHTFAIR 2019.

LIGHTFAIR 2019: Control Lighting From Your Phone

05/22/2019

Signify’s Interact, a new lighting platform launched at LIGHTFAIR 2019, allows users to control indoor lighting through their phones. Here’s how your facility can benefit.

How Lighting Controls Can Mimic the Sun (LIGHTFAIR 2019)

05/21/2019

At LIGHTFAIR 2019, Jeff Hungarter, director at Cree Lighting, shared a demonstration of their skylight product called Cadiant. This fixture can mimic the sun—complete with a blue sky—and deliver what feels like natural daylight, if that’s not accessible in parts of your building. It uses advanced lighting controls in combination with multi-dimensional LED panels and color-changing technology.

Occupant-Centered Tech for Smart Buildings

05/21/2019

Building occupants increasingly expect a level of responsive technology similar to what they have at home. Here’s how you can integrate smart living technologies into your building automation system.

BUILDINGS Takes Top Honors at Maggie, Azbee Awards Presentations

05/20/2019

BUILDINGS Media recently been recognized for its work as a Maggie Awards and Azbee Awards recipient for its business-to-business (B2B) trade content.

Update: Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Impact on Buildings Industry

05/20/2019

President Trump and the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports: What effects is this having on facilities management?

Why an Elevator Maintenance Plan is an Absolute Necessity

05/17/2019

Maintenance plans are essentially checkups for the systems and are a proactive way of identifying potential problems before they become serious issues. Without a maintenance plan, a malfunctioning part can go unnoticed until something major happens.

Chairs for Public Areas in Commercial Spaces

05/16/2019

Displayed at the HD Expo in Las Vegas, these two new chair concepts were designed with public spaces in mind for commercial buildings. They feature comfort with a little fancy mixed in, perfect for restaurants, hotel lobbies and other hospitality facilities.

How This Mixed-Use Building Gained Sustainablity Certifications

05/15/2019

The Stantec Tower is the tallest structure of its kind in western Canada. The mixed-use building is officially open for business and has already achieved several sustainability certifications.

Top 5 Green Roof Benefits

05/14/2019

Green roofs confer many benefits, from LEED points to energy savings. Here are the top 5 reasons why building owners invest in rooftop gardens.

Virtual and Augmented Reality for Construction

05/14/2019

New digital technologies—like virtual and augmented reality, along with 360-degree devices—are increasingly becoming cost-effective ways to view and maintain buildings, from the early days of construction to opening and operating. Learn the differences between each and how you can use them on your next project.