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Under Construction: Sustainability Upgrades Coming to Shell Energy Stadium

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Oct 11, 2023 Under Construction

Updated: Oct 25, 2023

As facilities professionals at stadiums, arenas, and other major sports venues around the world continue to explore ways to make their buildings more sustainable and lower their environmental impact, they should pay attention to the work currently being done at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas. The announced goal is to reduce the stadium’s carbon […]

How Houston Is Making Its Facilities More Resilient Against Natural Disasters

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Aug 28, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 9, 2023

While facilities professionals who work in the public and private sectors are tasked with ensuring their facilities are ready when disaster strikes, increasing amounts of greenhouse gas (GHGs) have resulted in more destructive and extremely hot weather, which greatly impacts residents and businesses. Specifically, these conditions can severely impact the power grid. Municipalities should therefore […]

NRG Stadium: Star Player for Men’s March Madness Final Four

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Mar 28, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Mar 28, 2023

NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, will be the home of the ultimate thrill of victory and the agony of defeat for the remaining four teams of March Madness, as the NCAA Basketball Men’s Final Four and championship games will be held there April 1–3, 2023. It’s a great way to get excited as this large […]