Facility management

Air Fayre Enhances Waste Management Infrastructure with Power Knot LFC Biodigester

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수요일, 5월 8, 2024
Communication, LAX, Waste management, LFC, Los Angeles International Airport, Facility management

FREMONT, Calif., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Knot LLC, the market leader for onsite organic waste management solutions, has successfully replaced a defunct Biohitech Eco-safe Digester at Air Fayre with an LFC biodigester.

Key Points: 
  • FREMONT, Calif., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Knot LLC, the market leader for onsite organic waste management solutions, has successfully replaced a defunct Biohitech Eco-safe Digester at Air Fayre with an LFC biodigester.
  • Air Fayre upgraded its waste management system by replacing a Biohitech Eco-safe Digester with the cutting-edge Power Knot LFC biodigester in September 2023.
  • The decision to transition to Power Knot stemmed from Air Fayre's dissatisfaction with the performance and reliability of the previous waste management equipment provided by BioHitech.
  • Adrian Weatherstone, the Facilities Manager of Air Fayre, emphasized the pivotal role of communication and service in selecting Power Knot.

The AI Revolution For Facility Management Is Here

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수요일, 5월 1, 2024
GIS, Architecture, AI, System, Consultant, BIM, AEC, Digital twin, Building information modeling, API, Algorithm, Facility management, Construction

NAPLES, Fla., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- By integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital twins with existing AEC data, indoor GIS, and AI, facility owners and operators are actively unlocking immense value. Facility owners are leveraging often underutilized current data to forge a cohesive, AI-ready infrastructure. This process not only enhances immediate operations but also strategically positions facilities for future technological advancements.

Key Points: 
  • CDV Systems, Inc. and 26 Degrees Software, LLC., leaders in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and makers of Collectus, and ONUMA, Inc., renowned for ONUMA System digital twin technology, are redefining the landscape of facility management.
  • In the realm of BIM for facility management, it's essential to delineate the roles and leverage expertise efficiently.
  • AI algorithms optimize maintenance schedules and predict potential system failures, ensuring robust facility management.
  • This approach not only streamlines management processes but also fosters more effective decision-making through a well-defined data structure and practices, establishing a new benchmark in intelligent building management.

First of its Kind Partnership Delivers a Waste Heat to Power Project That Will Reduce the University of Dayton’s Carbon Footprint by More Than 70%

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월요일, 4월 22, 2024
Environment, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, University, Education, Phillips 66, Investment, Teaching, AES, Partnership, Electricity, Research, Carbon, University of Dayton, Multimedia, Student, Knowledge, Facility management, Rockies Express Pipeline, Renewable energy

The new waste heat to power facility will capture the heat produced by an existing process and generate decarbonized power, which will be sold to AES Ohio for the benefit of the University of Dayton.

Key Points: 
  • The new waste heat to power facility will capture the heat produced by an existing process and generate decarbonized power, which will be sold to AES Ohio for the benefit of the University of Dayton.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422053861/en/
    For more than three years, Tallgrass and Kanin Energy have collaborated to develop the project.
  • This will offset 100% of the university’s electricity needs and reduce its carbon footprint by 71%.
  • "We view waste heat to power as a key tool for industry to achieve near term emissions reductions using proven technology."

Baron Capital Announces Leadership Changes

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화요일, 4월 16, 2024
Banking, Asset Management, Professional Services, Finance, Ronald S. Baron, USD, GBP, Capital, Stern, Human resources, EUR, Research, Trustee, Workflow, Growth, Family, Acquisition, FactSet, Facility management, CUSIP, Martinson, Renewable energy

David Baron and Michael Baron, vice presidents and portfolio managers at Baron Capital, will assume the roles of co-presidents.

Key Points: 
  • David Baron and Michael Baron, vice presidents and portfolio managers at Baron Capital, will assume the roles of co-presidents.
  • “Throughout her tenure as president and COO, Linda was instrumental in building the foundation for Baron Capital to become an enduring institution.”
    Martinson will remain chairman of the board of trustees of Baron Funds and director of Baron Capital Management, Baron USA Partners Fund Ltd., Baron Emerging Markets Fund Ltd., and member of the Baron Capital Management Committee.
  • In addition to their new roles as co-presidents, both David Baron and Michael Baron will continue to serve as portfolio managers of their respective funds and as members of the Baron Capital Management Committee and directors of Baron Capital Management.
  • Michael Baron joined Baron Capital in 2004 as a research analyst and was named co-portfolio manager of Baron Partners Fund ® in 2018 and Baron WealthBuilder Fund ® in 2020.

Uptime Institute Launches Uptime Institute Sustainability Assessment for Digital Infrastructure

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화요일, 4월 16, 2024
Networks, Other Energy, Professional Services, Data Management, Sustainability, Energy, Technology, Environment, Security, Other Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Telecommunications, Facility management, 451 Group, PDT, Research, Water, Carbon, Growth, Assessment, Organization, Pressure, Face, Data center management, Benchmarking, Recycling, Architecture

The Uptime Institute Sustainability Assessment identifies and reviews the steps that have been taken, and progress made, across all aspects of data center sustainability in 14 key categories and over 50 subcategories.

Key Points: 
  • The Uptime Institute Sustainability Assessment identifies and reviews the steps that have been taken, and progress made, across all aspects of data center sustainability in 14 key categories and over 50 subcategories.
  • The introduction of the Uptime Institute Sustainability Assessment comes at a critical time for all organizations operating and outsourcing digital infrastructure.
  • To ensure the Uptime Institute Sustainability Assessment is comprehensive today and also anticipates future needs, Uptime Institute analyzed over 150 current and proposed standards, regulations and laws from around the world.
  • Because it takes local and regional requirements, low carbon energy and green resource availability as well as climatic conditions into account, the Uptime Institute Sustainability Assessment is applicable around the world, setting the baseline for globally accepted digital infrastructure sustainability best practices.

LionsBot Announces Grand Opening of Southeast Asia's Largest Cleaning Robots Factory

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목요일, 4월 18, 2024
Education, NRP, Investment, International Federation of Robotics, Mentorship, National Environment Agency, National University of Singapore, Calibration, Alumni, Enterprise Singapore, Facility management, Manufacturing execution system, Learning, The Straits Times, NEA, Entrepreneurship, Government, Optimism, Workforce, Assistant, ERP, EDB, Engineering, Automation, SGD, Real-time, Health, Ministry of National Development, Agency, SUTD, University, Temasek Polytechnic, MES, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Growth, Financial Times

SINGAPORE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LionsBot International, a global company founded in Singapore, and a frontrunner in the field of robotic cleaning solutions, successfully celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art robots factory on 18th April 2024.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LionsBot International, a global company founded in Singapore, and a frontrunner in the field of robotic cleaning solutions, successfully celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art robots factory on 18th April 2024.
  • As the largest manufacturing and R&D facility dedicated to advanced cleaning robotics technology in Southeast Asia, the launch of this factory marks a significant milestone in placing Singapore at the global forefront of cleaning robotics.
  • Despite its short history, LionsBot has successfully established Singapore in the global market for cleaning robots.
  • The grand opening, which featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, hands-on experience in using the cleaning robots, and a comprehensive facility tour, marked a significant leap towards integrating advanced robotics in various industries.

Water Saver Solutions Recognizes Children's Hospital of Orange County as 2023 Water Conservation Champion

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수요일, 4월 10, 2024
Public expenditure, Water quality, Hospital, Ageing, Water, CHOC, Health, Facility management, Agriculture

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Water Saver Solutions, Inc. renowned for its commitment to driving water conservation results, proudly awards Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) the prestigious Water Conservation Champion award for 2023. This recognition underscores CHOC's unwavering commitment to reducing water usage from 2016 to 2023, collaborating with Water Saver Solutions, Inc. to accomplish a significant 35% decrease in total water consumption compared to its baseline year.

Key Points: 
  • Water Saver Solutions, Inc. renowned for its commitment to driving water conservation results, proudly awards Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) the prestigious Water Conservation Champion award for 2023.
  • SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., April 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Water Saver Solutions, Inc. renowned for its commitment to driving water conservation results, proudly awards Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) the prestigious Water Conservation Champion award for 2023 .
  • This recognition underscores CHOC's unwavering commitment to reducing water usage from 2016 to 2023, collaborating with Water Saver Solutions, Inc. to accomplish a significant 35% decrease in total water consumption compared to its baseline year.
  • "Water Saver Solutions helped us reduce water usage in critical areas of our hospital.

EQS-News: Change to the Board of Management of PNE AG: As planned, Harald Wilbert will take over the position of CFO from Jörg Klowat

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수요일, 4월 10, 2024
CFO, ESG, Facility management, PNE AG, News, Management, PNE, Human resources

Change to the Board of Management of PNE AG: As planned, Harald Wilbert will take over the position of CFO from Jörg Klowat (news with additional features)

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  • Change to the Board of Management of PNE AG: As planned, Harald Wilbert will take over the position of CFO from Jörg Klowat (news with additional features)
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Change to the Board of Management of PNE AG: As planned, Harald Wilbert will take over the position of CFO from Jörg Klowat
    Cuxhaven, 3 April 2024 – As planned, Harald Wilbert took over the function of CFO of PNE AG and the duties of Jörg Klowat as of 1 April 2024.
  • Harald Wilbert has been a member of the Board of Management without special responsibility of PNE AG since October 2023.
  • Picture (from right): Harald Wilbert takes over the position of CFO of PNE AG from Jörg Klowat.

Kikkoman Leverages Matterport's Digital Twin Platform To Digitize Historic Soy Sauce Production Line

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화요일, 3월 26, 2024
Imperial Household Agency, Culture, Communication, D2C, RGB, Kikkoman, Digital twin, Glass, Future, BIM, Marketing, Facility management, CAD, Beer

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR), announced that Kikkoman Corporation, the world’s leading soy sauce producer, has used Matterport's Digital Twin Platform to create a digital twin of the company’s historic Goyogura soy sauce brewery .

Key Points: 
  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR), announced that Kikkoman Corporation, the world’s leading soy sauce producer, has used Matterport's Digital Twin Platform to create a digital twin of the company’s historic Goyogura soy sauce brewery .
  • Using Matterport’s Property Marketing solution, Kikkoman aims to offer factory tours to consumers so that it can be shared with the world.
  • Enriched with notes, guides and videos, the digital twin serves as an educational resource for understanding and preserving the traditions and culture of soy sauce production.
  • “We hope that by utilizing Matterport, the charm and craftsmanship of traditional soy sauce production will be passed on to generations to come, not only in Japan but also overseas.

Gilbane Building Company Promotes Ted Holt to Division Leader in the Mid-Atlantic

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화요일, 4월 2, 2024
M&T Bank Stadium, Arizona State University, Transition, TPM, Partnership, University, Gilbane Building Company, Morgan State University, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Facility management, Management

BALTIMORE, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, a leading global builder, is pleased to announce that Ted Holt has been named division leader of its Mid-Atlantic offices. In this role, Ted will oversee Gilbane's operations across Gilbane's four Mid-Atlantic offices in Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; and Newark, NJ. Paul J. Choquette III will continue to serve as regional president, overseeing the Mid-Atlantic, West, and Southeast divisions, as well as Gilbane's Transition Planning & Management (TPM) and Facilities Management (FM) services.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company , a leading global builder, is pleased to announce that Ted Holt has been named division leader of its Mid-Atlantic offices.
  • In this role, Ted will oversee Gilbane's operations across Gilbane's four Mid-Atlantic offices in Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; and Newark, NJ.
  • Ted joined Gilbane in December 2012 as vice president and business unit leader for Gilbane's Maryland office.
  • In 2021, Ted was promoted to senior vice president, and by 2023 began overseeing the Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC offices.