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Henderson, Jim. (20 May 2009). "The Rodino Federal Building" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Wikimedia Commons.
GSA allocates $23.8M for federal facility upgrades across 10 states
Funds from the Inflation Reduction Act will support 13 projects, including stormwater management, heat island mitigation and site sustainability, the U.S. General Services Administration says.
By Nish Amarnath • April 16, 2024 -
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House bill aims to turn government facilities into affordable housing
The U.S. General Services Administration, along with two other federal agencies, would be required to report to Congress on unused or underutilized federal properties suitable for residential conversion.
By Nish Amarnath • April 15, 2024 -
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Suburban office markets show better rent growth, lower vacancy rates than urban ones: Moody’s
Top-performing properties had less access to local amenities, Moody’s analysis found, challenging the common belief that high-performing properties must be in growing parts of metropolitan areas.
By Joe Burns • April 12, 2024 -
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KPF designs NYC’s first all-electric academic research lab building at Columbia University
The building will exceed New York City’s Local Law 97 greenhouse gas emissions requirements, despite increased ventilation requirements, the architecture firm says.
By Joe Burns • April 5, 2024 -
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Tight timelines, future-proofing key to stadium upgrades
A sizable portion of stadium renovation work scheduled for the offseason often extends into the season “with necessary prep and cleanup,” an industry exec says.
By Zachary Phillips • April 5, 2024 -
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Lamar Johnson Collaborative launches adaptive reuse scorecard for quick building viability analysis
The methodology aims to assist real estate developers in evaluating vacant office and commercial buildings for conversion to hotels and residences, the firm says.
By Nish Amarnath • March 26, 2024 -
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DC’s downtown revival plan, from office conversions to ‘neighborhood safety centers’
The plan, released by Washington, D.C., Mayor Bowser, calls for a simplified process to convert office space into housing and seeks to improve parks, streetscapes and open spaces.
By Danielle McLean • March 25, 2024 -
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DOE offers $425M to decarbonize manufacturing in energy communities
The grants are designed to reduce manufacturing emissions at small and medium-sized plants in communities with economies that relied on the fossil fuels industry.
By Joe Burns • March 19, 2024 -
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3 warehouse real estate markets to watch in 2024
A wave of construction completions could help tenants secure more favorable deals at logistics hot spots near major ports and the U.S.-Mexico border.
By Max Garland • March 19, 2024 -
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To meet data center demand, Schneider Electric plans manufacturing expansion
The $85 million investment in two Tennessee facilities will start having an impact this year, the company said.
By Joe Burns • March 18, 2024 -
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Oracle unveils $10B data center expansion plan
The computer tech giant said just one of its planned facilities could accommodate about eight Boeing 747 airplanes lined up nose to tail.
By Sebastian Obando • March 13, 2024 -
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5 of the largest office conversions underway across the US
The number of old office units slated for conversion to apartments has more than quadrupled to 55,300 since 2021, a report from RentCafe finds.
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Idaho’s $2B school infrastructure bill gains momentum, heads to House floor
The new bill would create a School Modernization Facilities Fund that school districts can tap into for their construction, renovation and maintenance needs.
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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The average school building is nearly a half-century old
Only 39% of schools surveyed by the National Center for Education Statistics reported having an indoor air quality coordinator.
By Anna Merod • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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5 stadium projects set to cross the goal line in 2024
Major league sports projects that prioritize design, large screen installations, seating comfort and easier concourse navigation are set to open this year.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Airport power demand could nearly double by 2030, case study suggests
Airports, utilities, regulators, technology providers and industry partners must collaborate to make infrastructure investments now, the study says.
By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Q&AConstruction firm exec sees growth in office conversion market
Adolfson & Peterson’s Will Pender says the firm is seeing a record demand for projects that transform vacant workspaces into housing.
By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Life sciences will be driven by tenant-favorable markets, automation: JLL
Organizations are also set to focus more on implementing sustainable energy alternatives to power their operations, according to a 2024 trends report.
By Joe Burns • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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United Airlines aims to expand Denver facilities; skirts rumors of potential HQ move
United’s bid to establish a new flight simulator building in Denver follows a $33 million purchase of property in the city which sparked rumors of a potential shift in the airline’s base of operations.
By Grace Noto • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Trends that will define facilities management in 2024: 12 predictions
Net-zero goals, AI-driven automation, predictive maintenance and office right-sizing are some of what industry participants expect in the new year.
By the Facilities Dive Team • Jan. 2, 2024 -
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NFL’s Ravens award Gilbane $430M stadium upgrade project
The Rhode Island builder will oversee substantial additions to the exterior of Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium while renovating much of the venue’s interior.
By Matthew Thibault • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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A lack of collaborative space tops list of in-office concerns
As 58% of North American companies are mandating or encouraging more time in the office than they did six months ago, challenges remain, according to a workplace report by VTS.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 15, 2023 -
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NYC removes rooftop zoning restrictions for solar, heat pump and electrification equipment
The "City of Yes" initiative, which takes effect Dec. 11, is expected to help facilitate environmentally friendly retrofits for over 50,000 buildings.
By Joe Burns • Dec. 11, 2023 -
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ABM expands facility management role at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B
In its new contract with LaGuardia Gateway Partners, ABM will provide “comprehensive” facility operations and services at the newly renovated terminal.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 8, 2023 -
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United’s $2.6B Houston airport expansion plans hit a snag
A $150 million city contribution to the project is on hold due to “city issues” and “a misunderstanding,” according to an airline spokesperson.
By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 4, 2023
