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U.S. Green Building Council

USGBC Announces New Board Chair

U.S. Green Building Council welcomes Dr. Aaron Bernstein of Harvard University as new board chair, along with four new board members.
electrical systems

Bowtie App Controls Electrical Systems

BowVue 2.0 is a patent-pending dashboard app that offers users clear visibility and control over their electrical systems from mobile devices or desktops.
sustainable building

Innovation, Safety, And Sustainable Building Design

For commercial buildings, a question endures: Do you build “green” or do you build to achieve desired performance? From a recent industry talk, experts at Owens Corning offer six takeaways to consider.
cleaning organizations

CMI Consulting for Cleaning Organizations

ISSA launched its CMI Consulting Program to help cleaning organizations advance and reorganize their operations and systems through a holistic, seven-step approach.
microgrid solution

Bloom Energy Introduces “AlwaysON” Microgrid Solution

The simplified microgrid solution and short-term financing options put clean, reliable, always-on, on-site power within reach.
electrical safety

Electrical Safety Before, During, And After A Disaster

From hurricanes to wildfires to tornadoes, disasters can leave facilities exposed to a range of electrical safety issues. This roundtable with several industry experts provides insight.
glass products

Solarban Glass Products in Urban Union

Urban Union, part of Amazon’s downtown Seattle headquarters expansion project, is glazed with Solarban z50 glass and Solarban 72 on Starphire glass.
dirty school restrooms

Friday Funny: Do Stinky School Restrooms Mean Your School Stinks?

Summer is winding to a close, and students are headed back to school. Will dirty restrooms create a negative impression of their school and its leaders?
data and video protection

Honeywell Improves Data and Video Protection

30 Series IP Cameras is a suite of video cameras that strengthens building safety and security through advanced analytics and secure channel encryption.
computerized maintenance management system

Why CMMS Projects Get Off Track

Choosing a computerized maintenance management system impacts not only the facilities team, but potentially the entire organization.
FGIA

AAMA and IGMA Becoming FGIA

The memberships of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) both voted to proceed with combining into one organization with a new name, Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA).
energy champions

ACEEE Energy Champions Announced

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy revealed its “Champions of Energy Efficiency” at its summer event recognizing leadership in the industrial efficiency sector.
Whiteman Air Force Base

$28.5M Update Earns Whiteman AFB Clinic LEED v4 Certification

The Air Force collaborated with architects at Hoefer Wysocki to transform the clinic into one of the first facilities to earn USGBC’s most advanced sustainability rating.
rooftop steel

Maintaining Rooftop Steel Structures

When steel is protected and maintained properly, it provides long-term structural durability for architectural elements and operational systems alike.
heat waves

Are Your Buildings Feeling The Heat?

New research from Urban Land Institute explores impact of rising temperatures, heat waves on urban development.
nitrile gloves

ProWorks Pyramid Grip Nitrile Gloves

The ProWorks Pyramid Grip nitrile glove assortment is known for its combination of protection, dexterity, and grip in wet and dry applications.
Facility Executive August 2019 issue

Facility Executive | August 2019 Issue

The August 2019 issue looks at workplace violence, security trends, and fire safety.Plus HVAC controls, roofing maintenance, energy storage, and more.
smart transceiver

Adesto Adds Smart Transceiver Protocols

Ability to use multiple protocols on same network revolutionizes field integration for building automation and industrial control applications.
Shelter Dog Makeovers

Friday Funny: Who’s Your Favorite Dirty Dog?

Everybody loves a good makeover. Take a look at America's Top 10 Shelter Dog Makeovers of 2019 and cast your vote in Wahl’s eighth annual Dirty Dogs Contest.
higher education facilities

Managing Higher Education Facilities: A Q&A Recap

On August 8, experts from Sightlines, a Gordian company, answered questions during a Twitter Q&A conducted by Facility Executive.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?

View this free video webinar and learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).

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