Aramark Facilities Management will be converting hand soap and sanitizer dispensers at client accounts in the United States to use eco-friendly refills developed by its ‘Nexa Concentrates’ partnership with Ecolab. Most soap and sanitizer dispenser systems use ready-to-use (RTU) product in thin, non-recyclable, single use plastic (SUP) bags. If these bags are empty or getting…
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Connected workspace company Utelogy Corporation has expanded its Utelligence Program for A/V and UC Device Standardization to support NETGEAR AV Line Managed Switches. This strategic partnership with NETGEAR, a respected manufacturer of AV-over-IP switches, offers end-user customers, integrators, and Managed Service Providers a range of benefits. Through this partnership, Utelogy users can expect seamless integration…
ASM Global has appointed venue and events veteran Tony Hodgins as general manager of the Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC). PCC is located in Center City Philadelphia at the heart of the city’s many cultural offerings and world-class dining and entertainment scene. Managed by ASM Global, the center is the 14th largest facility in the United…
From ballpark staples such as traditional hot dogs to chef-driven creations, partnerships with local vendors, innovative technology solutions and the latest in fashion and merchandise – Delaware North teams at 10 Major League Baseball venues will be delivering a truly memorable 2023 season. “There is nothing quite like Major League Baseball’s Opening Day – and…
UniFirst has been presented with a health and safety award from Kentucky’s KYSafe program following 1,164,849 of man hour operations at its distribution center in Owensboro without a lost time incident. The safety milestone, for the period from 1st June 2021 to 30th September 2022, is the third such award for the Owensboro team, with…
Ecolab has promoted Nick Alfano to executive vice-president and president of its Global Industrial Group. The Global Industrial Group, which reported nearly US $7 billion in revenue in 2022, includes Nalco Water, Ecolab’s water and process management business and Food & Beverage – a leading food safety provider. With more than 11,000 associates worldwide, the…
Ana Lai, Senior Director Real Estate, S&P Global Ratings, says the office real estate market in the United States is deteriorating, pressured by longer-term secular headwinds from remote working and near-term cyclical risks from a slowing economy and weaker job growth, and explains recent rating actions following a portfolio review of office REITs. We expect…
With the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) season underway, an increasing number of baseball parks are using an AI-powered machine to reduce waiting times for long concession queues. Mashgin, which bills itself as the “world’s fastest touchless self-checkout system”, has close to 200 kiosks in 16 MLB venues, with the latest deployments including loanDepot Park…
Aramark’s latest installment of its Mark This! podcast series features an interview with Jami Leveen, Vice President for Community Partnerships. Leveen heads the company’s strategy for community impact, builds relationships with key community-based organizations, oversees corporation contributions, and leads its signature employee volunteer program, Aramark Building Community. In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders she…
New Heat Media and TMGroup Productions will screen The Picasso of Thieves, a documentary about housepainter Joselito Vega who was convicted of stealing works by the Spanish Master from a Long Island estate, on 30th April with Vega on hand to answer questions from the audience. The documentary, produced in collaboration with TransMedia Group (which…
An inaugural State of the Security Industry Report from HID Global offers insights about the physical and digital security priorities of its 2,700 global partners, end-users, and security and IT personnel across 11 industries. Sustainability , mobile IDs and a changing Workforce areidentified as key priorities by the authors of the report, who highlighted several…
Holcim has closed the acquisition of Duro-Last, a U.S. leader in commercial roofing with a record of double-digit growth and pro forma net sales of US $540 million, which was announced in February. The North American roofing market is valued at US $40 billion, with the acquisition expected to generate synergies of US $60 annually…
Ana Lai, Real Estate Senior Director at S&P Global Ratings, comments on the impact of 12 months of mortgage rate increases on rental housing affordability following a low interest ‘home-buying boom’ in the residential REIT and social housing markets. Mortgage costs have nearly doubled, forcing more consumers to rent or to continue renting for longer. S&P…
FRED310, a prominent new industrial, warehousing and distribution development on a 310-acres site in the Greater Seattle area, has executed a build-to-suit lease totaling 782,875 square feet with national retailer, Harbor Freight Tools. FRED310 is owned and being developed by the joint venture of Panattoni and a real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital.…
A special event on 20th March celebrated US $15 million of donations to good causes by Boston Billiard Club & Casino, the Nashua-based venue owned by Delaware North which has operated as a charitable gaming venue under New Hampshire law since 2016.As a charitable gaming venue, the casino contributes a substantial proportion of daily proceeds…
Aramark Sports + Entertainment is preparing to welcome fans at nine Major League Baseball (MLB) stadiums with a new lineup of taste-making culinary creations and collaborations. With a mission to create unforgettable moments for guests – whether they’re visiting a stadium for the first time or have been lifelong baseball fans – the catering and…
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…
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…