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CPKC Stadium, home of the Kansas City Current professional women’s soccer team in Missouri, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED certification is among the most widely used green building rating systems in the world. “We are thrilled to earn LEED Gold certification […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. 49ers Stadium Upgrades September marked the beginning of football season, and Levi’s Stadium, home of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, is already thinking ahead to the next couple of years. The stadium and team have kicked off […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. More Room for Largest HBCU During Black History Month, there were several notable facility projects that honor and benefit the Black community. The list includes the reconstruction of a 1738 fort; plans for a new Jackie Robinson […]
A Pennsylvania man is facing federal charges for illegally flying a drone over M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., during the National Football League’s (NFL) AFC Championship game on Jan. 28. Considered a major threat, the unsanctioned drone flight prompted security officials to temporarily suspend the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. […]
Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders, announced it has converted to 100% renewable energy in partnership with utility NV Energy. According to the announcement, the green energy supply deal means Allegiant is now the first NFL stadium powered exclusively by renewables. This milestone builds on the stadium’s previous sustainability efforts and comes on […]
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (MBS)—home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and the MLS’s Atlanta United FC—has become the first stadium in professional sports worldwide to be awarded Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) Platinum certification for its zero waste efforts. Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), TRUE certification recognizes buildings and projects which have implemented the […]
Hand sanitizer became a common feature at facilities long before 2020, but recent years have seen it become a routine fixture in our lives. Since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, we’ve had first-hand experience of how useful sanitizer can be for maintaining personal hygiene. Yet some facilities may be seeing a decline in engagement with […]