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With air traffic poised to reach or beat pre-pandemic levels this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding nearly $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 99 airports of all shapes and sizes across the country. The funding helps meet the growing demand for air travel and invests in key areas to help […]
As Black History Month began on Feb. 1, Howard University—one of the most prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—jumpstarted a series of major campus development projects. Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA announced the beginning of extensive renovations during a groundbreaking ceremony and “hard hat” tour at its Myrtilla Miner Building, a 109-year-old landmark […]
Facilities Management Advisor‘s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. New Universal Theme Park in Texas Universal Parks & Resorts has revealed plans for a “one-of-a-kind” theme park in Frisco, Texas, specifically designed for families with young children. Initial details are slim, but the company said the […]
Amid ongoing supply chain issues and emerging economic uncertainty, businesses experienced an increase in physical security incidents in 2022. Yet many businesses have not updated their security strategies, despite believing these incidents will continue to rise in 2023. That’s according to Pro-Vigil’s new research report, “The State of Physical Security Entering 2023,” which polled 149 operations […]
Whether you’re a facilities manager planning new construction, performing a renovation project, or simply ensuring your facility is following the law, it is important to make sure that your drinking fountains are compliant with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The experts at Haws Corp. recently covered the ins and outs of compliance during […]
Welcome to the inaugural installment of Facilities Management Advisor‘s “Under Construction,” a new series that will highlight some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. From major renovations to completely new builds, the series will cover construction projects at schools, factories, hospitals, stadiums, and more. $9.5B JFK New Terminal One Project The […]
Renovating a facility is an exciting time filled with endless possibilities. But before you start tearing down walls and buying new furniture, there’s one important factor you need to consider: sustainability. Nowadays, more and more businesses are incorporating sustainable practices into their operations. And for good reason—sustainable business practices are good for the environment, good […]
How likely are you to see an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspector? The agency’s continually growing list of emphasis programs offers one clue. Then there are the OSHA standards the agency cites more often than others. OSHA recently announced its top 10 most frequently cited safety and health standards for fiscal year 2022. […]
Historically, construction projects have often come at the detriment of the environment. Not only does the industry rely on removing raw materials from the earth, but there are so many other environmental factors to consider, from the generation of waste to the polluting nature of the machinery and transportation. These impacts have been felt on […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will co-host an excavation and trenching safety training event September 16 in Southlake, Texas, with the North Texas National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA North Texas). In July, OSHA announced plans for 1,000 site inspections to address a rise in trenching and excavation fatalities. In the first six months […]