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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 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. 

Oct 11, 2011

ThyssenKrupp elevator cabs validated by UL Environment

The conclusive and independent third-party validation process is another step toward a green product line.

Oct 11, 2011

Ballard Spahr launches real estate recovery group

 

The new group represents an expansion of the company’s Distressed Real Estate Initiative, which was launched in 2008 to help clients throughout the country plan, adapt and prosper in a challenging economic environment. 

Oct 11, 2011

Onex completes investment in JELD-WEN

With the completion of the JELD-WEN investment, Onex Partners III is approximately 40% invested.

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