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Detroit’s Michigan Central Station, centerpiece of innovation hub, opens

The recently opened Michigan Central Station in Detroit is the centerpiece of a 30-acre technology and cultural hub that will include development of urban transportation solutions. The six-year adaptive reuse project of the 640,000 sf historic station, created by the same architect as New York’s Grand Central Station, is the latest sign of a reinvigorating Detroit.




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Office Buildings

No longer marked by gray, uniform rows of cubicles, offices have become more personalized and employee-centric than ever, giving people a more comfortable place to spend their working hours. New approaches to office customization and the way employees interact are breathing new life into the workplace.

Oct 20, 2011

Johnson Controls appoints Wojciechowski to lead real estate and facilities management business for Global Technology sector

Wojciechowski will be responsible for leading the continued growth of the technology vertical market, while building on the expertise the company has developed serving multinational technology companies. 

Oct 18, 2011

Dow Building Solutions invests in two research facilities to deliver data to building and construction industry

 

State-of-the-art monitoring system allows researchers to collect, analyze and process the performance of wall systems.

Oct 17, 2011

Big D Floor covering supplies to offer Johnsonite Products??

Strategic partnership expands offering to south and west coast customers. 

Oct 17, 2011

Schneider Electric introduces UL924 emergency lighting control devices

The emergency lighting control devices require fewer maintenance costs and testing requirements than backup batteries because they comply with the UL924 standard, reducing installation time. 

Oct 14, 2011

AISC develops new interoperability strategy to move construction industry forward

AISC is working to bring that vision to reality by developing a three-step interoperability strategy to evaluate data exchanges and integrate structural steel information into buildingSMART's Industry Foundation Classes.

Oct 12, 2011

Vertical Transportation Systems Reach New Heights

Elevators and escalators have been re-engineered to help building owners reduce energy consumption and move people more efficiently. 

Oct 12, 2011

Building a Double Wall

An aged federal building gets wrapped in a new double wall glass skin.

Office Buildings | Oct 12, 2011

8 Must-know Trends in Office Fitouts

Office designs are adjusting to dramatic changes in employee work habits. Goodbye, cube farm. Hello, bright, open offices with plenty of collaborative space.

Oct 12, 2011

FMI’s Construction Outlook: Third Quarter 2011 Report

 

Construction Market Forecast: The general economy is seeing mixed signs.

Oct 11, 2011

Pink light bulbs donated to Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

 

For every Bulbrite Pink Light Bulb that is purchased through the Cancer Center Thrift Shop, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to help support breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment. 

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