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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.

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.

Solar Benches Are a Hot Outdoor Tenant Amenity (BOMA 2019)

06/26/2019

Solar benches are can’t-miss tenant amenities that can be installed in a variety of outdoor environments. The benches allow tenants to charge their phones, connect to WiFI and more. Learn more benefits from Winncom Technologies at BOMA 2019.

How to Bird Proof Your Building - For Good: BOMA 2019

06/25/2019

Say goodbye to birds once and for all on your property with Bird Barrier’s Optical Gel and Avian Flyaway’s Avian Averting System. Both were shown at BOMA 2019.

Update: Combat Homelessness While Attending BOMA 2019

06/25/2019

BOMA members came out strong to support the initiative organized by BOMA International Cornerstone Partners and assemble toiletry kits on the expo floor. More than 2,500 kits were assembled quicker than expected for Salt Lake City’s new Geraldine E. King Women’s Resource Center, which provides a place for displaced women facing addiction, mental illness and homelessness.

How Machine Learning Can Help With Energy Management

06/25/2019

By using machine learning to control and, eventually, predict energy management, managers and owners can realize building savings and occupant satisfaction.

Predict and Prevent Issues With Artificial Intelligence: BOMA 2019

06/25/2019

Move from a respond-and-react to a predict-and-prevent type of scenario using artificial intelligence to notice trends and stay ahead of the issues that might occur at your building site. Christoph Trappe met with Brian Wilson and Lindsay King from Allied Universal about their new product featured at BOMA 2019.

10 Ways Women Can Climb the CRE Ladder: BOMA 2019

06/25/2019

Climbing the career ladder in a traditionally male-dominated industry can be daunting for women, but finding a mentor and capitalizing on your strengths can make all the difference.

VR 360 Video Tour: Sustainable Building Design in Salt Lake City (BOMA 2019)

06/24/2019

Take a look inside the two high-performance facilities featured on the building tour at the 2019 BOMA International annual conference and expo.

12 Things Active Shooter Insurance Should Cover (BOMA 2019)

06/24/2019

McGowan Program Administrators talks with BUILDINGS at BOMA 2019 about active shooter insurance – specifically, helping victims recover after an event. Find out what facilities managers and building owners need to know.

Renovating a Nonprofit Organization on a Budget

06/24/2019

Architectural and interior design and strategic planning firm Oculus recently worked on renovating the St. Louis Arc Office and Community Center. Ron Reim, executive vice president and co-founder of Oculus, talks about the limitations and challenges nonprofits face when renovating their spaces.

Net Zero Over Time Puts Net Zero Energy Buildings Within Reach: BOMA 2019

06/24/2019

Net zero energy status can seem like an impossible goal for existing buildings, but Zero Over Time, an incremental approach to net zero, can get you to the finish line faster than you think.

 

Tenants Are Aware of Your Building’s Hygiene (BOMA 2019)

06/24/2019

How clean is your building? An expert from Essity explains why tenants are more aware of hygiene in public spaces—and how you can improve cleanliness.

Smart Irrigation Controller: BOMA 2019

06/24/2019

Manage your water irrigation system from your phone using weather data to more accurately determine how much water to use. Some property managers have cut costs by about 35%. Christoph Trappe talks with Jake Bryan from Smart Rain about the many benefits of their water consumption solution.