Facilities Focus - May 9th, 2024
 
 
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The U.S. Department of Energy finalizes standards that decrease carbon emissions for new and renovated federal buildings.
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WalletHub recently released its report on 2024’s Greenest States. Last week, we published a photo gallery presenting the top 10 greenest states for 2024 based on its report. WalletHub says its rankings were determined by comparing the 50 states in terms of 25 key metrics that "speak to the current health of the environment and residents’ environmental...
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Schools prioritize security, preparing for threats like forced entry. Saflex PVB interlayers for laminated glass offer advanced glazing solutions, protecting students and teachers while allowing natural light. Laminated glass with Saflex PVB reduces injury risk by adhering to the glass after impact, acting as a critical line of defense, deterring attackers and providing time to react for safety.

A more drastic alternative plan for addressing enrollment declines would close 42 schools.
Driven by manufacturing projects, new Census Bureau data shows spending is up. Meanwhile, industry job openings are falling, says BLS.
Charles Hackley Middle is the district's first new building in more than 60 years.
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Simplify lighting and load schedules with the new ETW Series 365-Day Programmable Wi-Fi Timer from Intermatic. Available in 2- or 3-circuit models, the commercial-grade ETW Series combines robust scheduling features with convenient smart control via the Intermatic Connect app.

The Jerome Nadal SJ Jesuit Residence has 28 bedrooms so all Jesuit clergy at Creighton can be housed in one facility.
The board has decided to accelerate its security plan and install detectors in all its 32 high schools by the end of the fall semester.
Study of 652 engineering and architecture firms finds cautious optimism, embrace of new technologies.
Jefferson County Public Schools is building a $62 million campus for W.E.B. Dubois Academy.
Learn what AI can do to make your daily building management tasks easier.
OPINION: To help celebrate our 95th Anniversary, we have launched a new monthly podcast, HPAC Editor's Notes.
Florida cities dominate new list of 12 tapped for green building leadership program.