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Chico State, part of the California State University system, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Behavioral and Social Sciences Building. According to project partner Turner Construction, the 94,000-square-foot facility sets a new benchmark for sustainable construction while fostering cutting-edge research, collaboration, and student success. Earning LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building […]
In a year when data centers faced their toughest power challenges yet, the industry didn’t just survive—it thrived. JLL’s new North America Data Center Year-End 2024 Report reveals a sector charging full speed ahead, with colocation vacancy plummeting to a record low of 2.6% and absorption levels doubling in just two years. But beneath the surface of […]
The commercial building management industry is poised for transformation as advanced technologies and data-driven insights redefine building management. Mastering these resources is more critical than ever, considering that 80% of buildings operating in cities today are expected to still exist in 2050. Facilities management is increasingly a strategic area for organizations. However, facilities managers, whether […]
The average roof of a large retail store like Walmart spans a massive 180,000 square feet—roughly the size of three football fields. There are over 100,000 superstores in the U.S. with nearly 7.2 billion combined square feet of rooftop space, equivalent to the entire city of El Paso, Texas. According to an Environment America study, […]
Energy demands in the U.S. are near historic highs, and prices are slated to soar in many regions. Data centers that power artificial technology (AI) technology are a large contributor to the demand for energy, adding to a complicated web of factors behind this surging trend for power across the country. While facilities managers don’t […]
According to a 2023 report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), industries account for 24% of global CO₂ emissions, highlighting the critical role operations and maintenance teams must play in reducing environmental impact. As global concerns about climate change grow, businesses are under increasing pressure from regulators, stakeholders, and consumers to show their commitment to […]
A new report reveals artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a “seismic shift” in the way data centers are designed, built, and operated. Released by AFCOM, the ninth annual State of the Data Center Industry report also highlights top security threats, sustainability, and other issues for these high-tech facilities. The role of data centers has never […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. NYC Electric Soccer Stadium Major League Soccer’s (MLS) New York City FC, Turner Construction Co., and city leaders broke ground on Etihad Park, a $780 million, all-electric stadium in the borough of Queens. Fully financed by the […]
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its annual Top 10 list of U.S. states LEED-ing the way on green buildings, with Massachusetts taking the top spot in 2024. The USGBC ranking is based on LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified gross square footage per capita over the past year. The LEED rating system […]
Thinking about making energy upgrades at your facility? Try cashing in on tax deductions! The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released the 179D Portal, which hosts two free tools to estimate potential federal tax deductions for installing eligible energy-efficient technologies in commercial buildings. Intended for commercial building owners, as well as designers of energy-efficient upgrades for […]