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Society is rapidly accelerating the volume of data we create, which is foundationally important to the way we work, live, and play. If data centers are the bricks holding modern society together, then the power that operates them is the mortar. According to JLL’s new H2 2023 North American Data Center Report, data center demand remained […]
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its annual list of U.S. states leading the way on green buildings, and New York topped the list for the first time during a record-breaking year in 2023. The USGBC ranking is based on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified gross square footage per capita over […]
Columbia University announced that it has achieved Fitwel certification for 600 W. 125th Street, its new 34-story building to house graduate students and faculty members on the southwest corner of 125th Street and Broadway in New York City. The building earned three stars—Fitwel’s highest standard—in Fitwel Version 2.1 Multifamily rating for its design, construction, and sustainability principles as well as its commitment to resident health and well-being. The […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Modern Facility for Historic Cemetery October is a spooky season all about Halloween, so of course this month’s list had to include at least one project to commemorate the holiday. Although the historic Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta’s oldest […]
Oakland International Airport (OAK) has completed its Terminal 2 (T2) Security Exit Project. The exit upgrade will increase security at the airport and features new art that will welcome passengers to Oakland, Calif. Project costs totaled approximately $11 million with a six-month construction period. “I’d like to thank our passengers for their patience over the […]
Pink and chic, high-tech and sleek, or whacky and themed—what makes a great public restroom? Every year, Cintas Corp. launches its America’s Best Restroom contest, and the competition has narrowed it down to the top 10 finalists of 2023. But which restroom will be named No. 1? The 22nd annual contest celebrates businesses that develop and maintain […]
A well-designed space can have a positive and lasting impact on a business’ reputation. The saying “you never get a second chance to make a first impression” rings especially true when it comes to a facility’s first impression on guests, employees, or patrons. How the facility looks and is maintained influences how those who enter […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Buffalo Bills Stadium Several NFL teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons, recently announced facility projects. But one of the biggest and most highly anticipated project updates was the official ground breaking of the Buffalo Bills’ […]
UC Davis Health, a nationally renowned academic health center that’s part of the University of California, Davis, is building a major new ambulatory surgery center. To learn more about the $589 million project, Facilities Management Advisor recently spoke with an executive at the organization. Called the 48X Complex due to its location at the corner […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. WNBA Training Facility Built by Women The WNBA’s Seattle Storm is building a new state-of-the-art training facility in the team’s hometown. The Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance will include two side-by-side basketball courts; two exterior 3x […]