New Buildings Institute

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. New Buildings Institute articles below.

Surveys & Research

U.S., Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings

March 6, 2018

California is by far the front-runner in zero energy building activity, with Oregon boasting the second largest count, according to the New Buildings Institute.

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Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Cape Coral – A Strategic Location

April 1, 2019

Ranked among the best places to live and do business, and located in the tax-friendly state of Florida, Cape Coral is a top contender for corporate relocations and business expansions for companies worldwide.

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Economic Development

Georgia Ports Authority: Garden City Terminal Expansion

September 4, 2019

At 1,200 acres, the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal is North America’s largest single container terminal. Over the next decade, Georgia Ports Authority plans to expand the Port of Savannah’s annual capacity by 45 percent — from 5.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units to 8 million TEUs per year. Learn more.

Breaking News

Lockheed Martin Hypersonics Program Bringing 272 Jobs To Alabama

Aerospace & Defense September 16, 2019

Two buildings in Courtland will house the hypersonics programs' assembly, integration and testing; management and engineering will be located in Huntsville.

VF Corporation Investing $7.5M In Tennessee Expansion

Manufacturing September 13, 2019

The company will expand in Lauderdale County and locate a new facility in Tipton County, bringing more than 220 jobs to West Tennessee over the next three years.

Daikin Investing $195M In Alabama

Manufacturing September 13, 2019

The company chose to expand and create 20 new jobs at its Decatur, AL fluorochemical plant over locations in Japan and China.

HCTec Creating More Than 100 Jobs In Tennessee

Office, IT & Call Centers September 10, 2019

The healthcare IT workforce service company will invest more than $500,000 in an expansion of its Hohenwald, TN operations.

VF Corporation Investing $7.5M In Tennessee Expansion

Manufacturing September 13, 2019

The company will expand in Lauderdale County and locate a new facility in Tipton County, bringing more than 220 jobs to West Tennessee over the next three years.

Daikin Investing $195M In Alabama

Manufacturing September 13, 2019

The company chose to expand and create 20 new jobs at its Decatur, AL fluorochemical plant over locations in Japan and China.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Nora NFBIC Firebox Housings September 16, 2019
NFBIC firebox housings have been redesigned to be smaller and lighter than previous models, and no longer have felt on the bottom of the frame. - Read: Nora NFBIC Firebox Housings at FacilityExecutive.com.
Energy Storage System Standard NFPA 855 Released September 14, 2019
For facility management and other stakeholders, National Fire Protection Association releases first comprehensive collection of criteria for the fire protection of energy storage system installations. - Read: Energy Storage System Standard NFPA 855 Released at FacilityExecutive.com.
Friday Funny: Photographic Evidence September 13, 2019
Scientists used millions of travelers' Flickr photos to quickly calculate global tourism. Is analyzing online data the next step in measuring our society? - Read: Friday Funny: Photographic Evidence at FacilityExecutive.com.

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