Tag: LED

Building a Sustainable Future: The Power of FM in Environmental Responsibility

By Charlie Green, Comparesoft Oct 9, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Oct 17, 2023

In today’s dynamic business environment, sustainability has transcended its status as a mere buzzword to become a crucial imperative. The mounting global environmental challenges call for a fundamental shift toward sustainable practices within the business sector. The consequences of overlooking sustainability are far-reaching, affecting not only ecological equilibrium but also the long-term viability and profitability […]

Homeland Security Receives IRA Funding for Green Buildings on HQ Campus

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 18, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Aug 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced $288 million in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding to construct sustainable buildings at the DHS St. Elizabeths headquarters campus in southeast Washington, D.C. The announcement came a day after the one-year anniversary of the IRA, the largest climate investment in U.S. history. The […]

DOE Honors Organizations for ‘Exemplary’ Commercial Lighting Projects

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 10, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Aug 10, 2023

Need inspiration for lighting upgrades at your facility? The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently highlighted some prime examples. The DOE’s 2023 Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recognized 11 organizations for exemplary commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in their buildings. The campaign also honored three other organizations for exhibiting exemplary support and advocacy for this […]

Tampa Convention Center Completes Major Renovation

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 18, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 18, 2023

In downtown Tampa, Fla., officials celebrated completion of the Tampa Convention Center’s largest renovation project since the facility was built in 1990. The $44.5 million capital improvement project featured a 23,500-square-foot, two-story expansion, including 18 new waterfront rooms to provide flexible meeting and event space. Improvements were also made to the popular Tampa Riverwalk outside the […]

School’s Out! Essential Campus Projects to Tackle During Summer Break

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jun 26, 2023 Flooring

Updated: Jun 26, 2023

Now that the academic semester is over and campuses are largely deserted, it’s the perfect time to do major maintenance projects and intensive cleaning jobs that couldn’t be done when the campus was buzzing with activity. Plan for Summer Classes Facilities teams should work with school leadership to determine what areas will be used for […]

Lighting Project Aims to Boost Campus Safety at University of Nebraska–Lincoln

By Scott Schrage, Nebraska Today Jun 9, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 9, 2023

A summer construction project will cast the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in a new light—a few dozen of them, actually. The project, which will commence in June and should wrap by the start of the fall semester, will add and replace more than 50 lights along high-traffic walkways on City and East Campus. Most of the 13-foot-tall, pole-mounted […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of May 2023

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 31, 2023 Under Construction

Updated: Jun 29, 2023

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Tesla in Texas There’s no denying Elon Musk is a brilliant businessman, but he’s also a talented showman. Nearly everything he does is flashy and intriguing, including space rockets, flamethrowers, Twitter takeovers, and a host of product […]

Boston Red Sox Leaders Showcase Fenway Park Improvements

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 31, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 31, 2023

Prior to Major League Baseball’s 2023 Opening Day, Boston Red Sox leaders hosted a tour to preview offseason improvements made to Fenway Park. On March 28, Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy and COO Jonathan Gilula led a tour with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to officially unveil updated spaces and amenities for players and fans […]

Cintas Makes Major Switch to LEDs on ‘Path to Net Zero’

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 14, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Mar 14, 2023

Cintas Corp. is nearing completion of a multi-year, company-wide LED lighting transition project to help reduce facility-focused energy use and support the company along its “Path to Net Zero,” a major part of Cintas’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Headquartered in Cincinnati, the Fortune 500 company provides a wide range of products and services […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of February 2023

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 1, 2023 Under Construction

Updated: Mar 1, 2023

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. New Museum Under Lincoln Memorial The National Park Service (NPS) is kicking off a public-private project to add an immersive museum beneath the Lincoln Memorial and other upgrades at the historical landmark. Fittingly enough, the NPS made […]