Tag: Construction

Facilities Planning and Construction.

Carhartt grants

Carhartt Grant Encourages Women In Skilled Trades

Carhartt is dedicating its Spring 2023 round of bi-annual "For the Love of Labor" grants to increase female representation in the skilled trades. Applications are due February 17.
LEGO Boston

LEGO Group Will Move Head Office To Massachusetts

Boston's ability to attract and retain talent, quality of life, and academic institutions are reasons given for LEGO’s move from Connecticut.
Kohn ULI KPF

Gene Kohn Is First Architect Named ULI Life Trustee

Kohn is co-founder of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, which is contributing $1 million to fund activities in the ULI Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate.

2023 Forge Prize Finalists Imagine The Future Of Steel

Gas stations converted to electric charging stations, a self-sustaining micro city, and a transit center that offers rideshare by electric airplane are all vying for the 2023 Forge Prize.
AkitaBox

5 Roadblocks To Overcome In The Lifecycle Of Facilities Data

A healthy data lifecycle is essential to effective facilities management. Learn how to break through common roadblocks that impede the data lifecycle.
States For Green Building

Massachusetts Leads Top 10 States For Green Building

2022 was a strong year for LEED certifications as organizations look to LEED to meet ESG goals and commitments to climate action, occupant well-being, and resource efficiency.

Universal To Build New Concept Theme Park In Texas

Located in Frisco, the new theme park will be designed to be more intimate and engaging for younger visitors and sized for a regional audience.
Historic Congregations

$20M Available To Historic Congregations

Lilly Endowment Inc. has renewed its support for the National Fund for Sacred Places, extending the program through 2027 and doubling grants to more than $20 million.
LEED certification reviews

Free This Month! LEED Certification Reviews Course

Each month in 2023, USGBC will offer one free green building education course. For January, the free course shares tips on LEED certification reviews.
Cathedral School for Boys

Cathedral School For Boys Unveils Expanded, Reinvented “Heart”

An addition and renovation at the Cathedral School for Boys in San Francisco adds a new modern element and creates valuable indoor and outdoor spaces.

Extreme Weather, Horse Trailer Hit Prompt Bridge Repair

In Minneapolis, Western Specialty contractors restores a concrete pedestrian bridge connecting a parking structure and an office building.
School under construction

Navigating Higher Education Construction In Volatile Market

The higher education construction sector is struggling to rebound in this economy, due to price hikes and supply chain shortages.

Using Ground Penetrating Radar Increases Construction Efficiency

Facility managers who have on-site equipment can keep construction workflow going smoothly and increases efficiency.
Commercial Kitchen

A Guide To Planning A Commercial Kitchen Remodel

When looking to remodel a commercial kitchen space there are several factors you have to take into consideration.
SEAM Certification

CRE Industry Launches World’s First Social Impact Certification

SEAM Certification, a measure of corporate real estate social sustainability, will provide guidance, resources, and certification for achieving positive social impact in the built environment.
New York City headquarters

Law Firm Brings Workplace Of The Future To Life

Shearman & Sterling’s recent New York office transformation reflects firm's commitment to people, clients, and the environment.
legislative building

How Past Innovations In Sustainability Impact The Future Of Facilities

Facility managers can reflect on past trends and breakthroughs in sustainability to see how they will help shape the future of facilities.
safety training

Safety, Construction Training Minimizes Injuries, Saves Lives

BZI's SteelTech Academy safety and construction training and continuing education program improves job site safety, team performance, team member satisfaction.
new building

Inside Drury University’s New Academic Hub

The vibrant center for students and community members is Drury’s first new building in more than two decades.
healthcare facility design

Healthcare Facility Design Connects Nature, Healing

Patient-centric buildings are increasingly important, and the human desire to be near nature plays a vital role in healthcare facility design.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Capital Improvements

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

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.