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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $970 million in grants to help modernize 125 U.S. airports across 46 states, Guam, and Palau. The funding comes from the Airport Terminal Program, one of three aviation programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. According to the FAA, the program focuses on making the passenger experience better, improving […]
Texas A&M University is expanding its renowned Mays Business School in College Station, Texas, and has teamed up with major construction and development firm Skanska to build the Wayne Roberts ’85 Building. Facilities Management Advisor spoke with Ben Johnson, senior project manager at Skanska, to learn interesting and unique details about the facility. Named after […]
Local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.5 million fires in the United States in 2022 that cost approximately $18 billion in property damage, according to the most recent Fire Loss report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In addition to the human impact of fire damage, property damage and the required reconstruction are […]
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 […]
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $90 million for 25 projects across the country to help states, cities, Tribal Nations, and their partners adopt and successfully implement updated energy codes for residential and commercial buildings. Building energy codes establish energy efficiency standards for new buildings, additions, and major renovations. According to the DOE, modern codes […]
In facilities management, industry certifications can be a great way to expand your expertise, advance your career, and stand out to current and future employers. Several organizations already offer a number of certifications to consider, and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is adding another to the list. ASHRAE is proud […]
Walmart has taken a significant step toward the future of retail construction with one of the largest free-standing, 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the United States. In partnership with Alquist 3D, a 3D concrete printing (3DCP) construction company, the retail giant printed a nearly 8,000-square-foot, 20-foot-high addition at its store in Athens, Tenn. Dedicated to enhancing Walmart’s Online […]
For most companies, closing down during planned or necessary renovations is not an option. Not only will shutting your doors create undue financial hardships for you and your employees, but it can also cause you to lose the customer base you have carefully created. Therefore, your best option is to renovate while your business is […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. ‘Unprecedented’ Disney Expansion Loved by kids (and many joyous adults) across the world, Disney theme parks are about to get even bigger and better! Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro recently unveiled massive plans to build new attractions […]
As a nation, our buildings will play a pivotal role in achieving our clean energy future. Buildings are where we live, work, and play—so it makes sense that we spend 90% of our time in buildings and that our buildings use a substantial amount of energy. Residential and commercial buildings are among the largest sources […]