Prominent San Francisco law firm Shartsis Friese LLP has leased 26,000 square feet of office space at 425 Market Street, a LEED Platinum-certified skyscraper building within the city’s South Financial District in a deal brokered by Cushman & Wakefield and JLL. Founded in 1975, the litigation practice which attracts a global clientele from the hedge…
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Green building specialists Neal Walsh and Robert Downey take on FM Magazine’s challenge of explaining why evaporative cooling towers that consume water are any more sustainable than air conditioning systems powered by electricity. Although evaporative cooling is great at saving energy, it does consume some water but the benefits on energy savings outweigh the water…
Trelleborg will showcase its tire solutions for critical construction applications at CONEXPO in Las Vegas, Nevada from 14th to 18th March. Attendees will have the opportunity to view its Brawler HPS Soft Ride tire and its EMR1042 tire, which offer better productivity, increased rider comfort and extended tire life even in the most demanding environments.…
PPDS continues its recruitment drive with the appointment of experienced AV sales specialist Kristen O’Connor as Sales Operations Manager for North America. Based in Oregon, and with a career entering its twelfth successful year, O’Connor is a respected member of the AV industry and community, having held a series of leadership roles at some of…
Broadcast in anticipation of International Women’s Day, Episode 6 of Mark! (Aramark’s new podcast series) focuses on two Aramark leaders who also happen to be women. Barbara Flanagan is the President of Student Nutrition, our line of business that serves K-12 institutions across the United States, and Brisbane Vaillancourt is a regional vice president in…
Honeywell Building Technologies on why Advanced Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES) eliminate potential dead zones in commercial buildings to help first responders remain connected. First responders such as fire, EMS and police depend on reliable two-way radio communication when lives and property are at risk. That’s not always an easy task in many buildings.…
ABB has reached an agreement to sell its Power Conversion division to AcBel Polytech Inc., for US $505 million in cash. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2023. ABB ‘s Power Conversion division, formerly Lineage Power, was acquired by the group as part…
PPDS, the global provider of Philips professional digital signage and display solutions, has opened a network of interconnected ‘PPDS Studios’ to support customers and distribution partners. Accelerating the company’s commitment to partners (including system integrators, consultants, distributors, AV/IT designers/architects), and inspiring end customers to bring their installation vision and aspirations to life, PPDS Studios have…
Cushman & Wakefield Northern California Asset Services has been awarded the management contract for a 14-building, 1.1 million sq. ft (msf) office portfolio and 7 msf NNN ground lease portfolio at the Stanford Research Park (SRP) in Palo Alto, California. Affiliated with Stanford University since 1951, the park is in the heart of Silicon Valley’s…
An independent report for Harris Health System reveals the public healthcare provider adds some US $4.8 billion annually to the economy of Harris County and another US $900 to the economy of the wider State of Texas. Harris Health retained independent consulting firm, Tripp Umbach, to assess its economic and social impact to the community.…
Allied Universal has been awarded a five-year contract to help secure Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the world’s second busiest airport with 73,362,946 million passengers in 2022. Security professionals will support DFW’s landside operations which encompass the area between its boundary and boarding gates – including employee parking lots, warehouses, receiving docks and employee…
The Elite Plus Undermount Slide System from Grass America takes cabinet design center stage by concealing track and hardware from drawer boxes. Utilizing undermount technology, a precision synthetic roller carriage, and a liquid damper enables Elite to operate smoothly, quietly, and consistently. The Elite Plus comes in a full range of standard lengths for 16mm…
An independent survey of 2,500 employees in buildings with more than 500 employees sponsored by Honeywell in Germany, India, the UK, the U.S.A., and the Middle East, finds a majority want employers to implement better indoor air quality (IAQ) and reduce their building’s carbon footprints. Ninety-four per cent of the sample for the Healthy Buildings…
A 17,000 seat ‘green’ entertainment and sports arena has been announced by ASM Global and GreenCity Partners – the development corporation of Henrico County in Richmond, Virginia, as part of a proposed US $2.3 billion development of a new ‘eco-district. The GreenCity district will be designed around principles that promote environmental sustainability, civic engagement and…
Cushman & Wakefield has advised an Ares Management Real Estate fund over the sale of a 601,103-square-foot multi-tenant industrial building in the Otay Mesa submarket of San Diego, California. Located at 2020 Piper Ranch Rd, the fully leased Class A asset is considered one of San Diego’s largest iconic industrial buildings. The facility was acquired…
Planon and Gilbane Building Company have launched a strategic partnership to offer developers end-to-end life-cycle maintenance plans, space allocations, asset registers, and other operational management tools before a new facility is opened. The partnership leverages Gilbane’s many years of experience in integrated construction and facility management services, and Planon’s technology for smart building and workplace…
Leumi UK has provided £38 million of loans to US-based alternative asset manager Magnetar Capital to refinance the purchase of town centre shopping schemes in Perry Barr near Birmingham and Corby in Northamptonshire. One Stop Shopping in Perry Barr is a 382,856 square feet shopping centre and retail park, while Corby Town Centre & Willow…
Global compliance Unicorn, Ideagen, has launched a digital tool to transform how small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) track and report health and safety incidents at work. Ideagen EHS Essentials takes the best functionality of the company’s ProcessMAP solution (a legacy of the acquisition of ProcessMAP in October 2022), and packages it into an off-the-shelf product.…
Rip through the toughest blockages with the unique ClogChopper® multi-function cutting tools from General Pipe Cleaners. ClogChopper’s six self-sharpening blades dig into encrusted debris and root masses, easily grinding up stoppages, scale, and crystallized urine – without risking line damage. The spherical shape maneuvers around tight bends and traps, thoroughly and safely cleaning metal, plastic, and…
U.S. dishmachine and chemical solutions supplier to the hospitality industry Auto-Chlor System is marketing UCR Glass Washer, a fast, water-efficient, and energy-efficient machine that accommodates all glass sizes and shapes. The UCR Glass Washer is ideal for high volume glass applications in hotels, pubs, bars, cocktail lounges, wineries, breweries and more. A complete wash cycle…
A new 1.8 million-square-foot (MSF) industrial, warehousing and distribution complex is to be developed at Otay Mesa in San Diego, California, by a joint-venture between Elevation Land Company and a real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital. Strategically located in San Diego’s South County adjacent to the U.S.-Mexico international border, the Otay Business Park…
EMCOR Facilities Services (EFS) provided a pharmaceutical client with an integrated facilities management (IFM) solution capable of meeting the demanding requirements of their high-performance, energy-conscious businesses. At the same time, the solution met the operational reliability and cost management required for a successful outsourcing relationship, helping the client to standardize its facility processes, reduce costs,…
Aramark has been named in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2023 following an assessment of publicly-available key performance indicators derived from CSR and sustainability reports, and an independent survey by Statista Inc. KPIs used for the assessment included company performances in the environmental, social, and corporate governance areas, while the independent survey…
Delaware North has acquired the Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn expanding its presence in the North American parks and lodging market.The 322-room hotel and resort is situated in Tusayan, Arizona, 7 miles from the South Rim entrance of Grand Canyon National Park, making it one of the closest lodging options to the park…
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to debut Philips MediaSuite TVs in guest rooms across its portfolio of 6,000 properties in 100 countries under a new agreement with PPDS. IHG – one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, operates multiple hotel and hospitality brands including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the Holiday…
Episode 3 of Aramark’s new podcast series, Mark This, considers the role of the global foodservice and facility services provider’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and the opportunities they afford volunteer members for networking, outreach and professional development. Or read transcript of podcast hhttps://pages.e2ma.net/pages/1778606/39529ere. Participants Margaret Fitzgerald, Vice President Operations, Lifeworks Restaurant Group Margaret is based…
Ecolab has appointed Eric Green as an independent director and member of its Compensation and Human Capital Management and Governance committees. A seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of life sciences experience with a proven track record of driving growth and creating value, Green currently serves as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of West…
Disruptive Technologies (DT) has been named as a CES® 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree for its Desk Occupancy Sensor. This year’s CES Innovation Awards program received a record number of over 2,100 submissions. The announcement was made ahead of the CES 2023 technology event which will take place in Las Vegas from 5th to 8th January.…
Siemens power control systems business Russelectric have appointed Robert W. Chapman & Co (Chapman & Company) as official manufacturer representatives for the District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Chapman & Company was founded in 1959 on the principle that quality salespeople attract quality manufacturers, a philosophy that has made the power specialist one of…
Aramark’s entire U.S. workforce joined Hispanic colleagues in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) in the United States from 15th September to 15th October. Leading festivities was the company’s Impacto employee resource group (ERG), which hosted events to educate fellow team members about the valued contribution of the Hispanic community to the country’s development. Founded…
Soul Machines is making significant progress in implementing and integrating its AI-powered Digital Iris “Digital Person” solution with IBM Watson Assistant at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Digital Iris is the newest member of the DFW team and the world’s first example of the “Digital Person” product for assisting airport visitors at information kiosks. Inspired…