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.

Featured Location Spotlight

Economic Development

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

July 1, 2019

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest.

Featured Location Videos

Economic Development

Georgia Ports Authority To Double Port of Savannah Capacity

September 25, 2019

To keep up with growing container trade, the GPA plans to double Garden City Terminal’s annual capacity from 5.5 million to 11 million TEUS. Improvements will include a new container port on Hutchinson Island, expansion of GPA’s ship-to-shore crane fleet and berth improvements.

Breaking News

Colorado, Illinois, New York Lead Nation In LEED Green Building

Surveys & Research January 22, 2020

Massachusetts and Hawaii round out Top 5 on USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED, which recognizes current leaders committed to sustainable buildings, cities, and communities.

China-based Minth Group To Invest $87M In Tennessee

Automotive January 21, 2020

Over the next five years, the auto parts manufacturer will create 254 new jobs in Lewisburg, TN.

Amazon’s New Georgia Fulfillment Center To Create 500 Jobs

Logistics & Distribution January 21, 2020

The new fulfillment center will be located in a more than 1-million-square-foot facility at The Cubes at Bridgeport in Newnan, GA.

Saddle Creek Logistics Services Expanding In Indiana

Logistics & Distribution January 15, 2020

The company's new, 250,000-square-foot distribution center in Jeffersonville, IN will support growth in the beverage industry.

China-based Minth Group To Invest $87M In Tennessee

Automotive January 21, 2020

Over the next five years, the auto parts manufacturer will create 254 new jobs in Lewisburg, TN.

NJEDA And NJIT Partner To Create Brownfields Assistance Center

Economic Development January 16, 2020

Brownfields Center will provide a variety of technical assistance and resources to assist New Jersey communities with the process of transforming their brownfield sites into community assets.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Post-it Introduces Removable Whiteboard Surface January 22, 2020
3M's new Post-it Flex Write Surface transforms work surfaces into whiteboards, bringing more flexibility to the workplace. - Read: Post-it Introduces Removable Whiteboard Surface at FacilityExecutive.com.
Colorado Leads Nation In LEED Green Building January 22, 2020
USGBC's Top 10 States for LEED recognizes current leaders committed to more sustainable and resilient buildings, cities, and communities. - Read: Colorado Leads Nation In LEED Green Building at FacilityExecutive.com.
Polaris Utility Task Vehicle Now Gas-Powered January 22, 2020
Polaris has added two new gas-powered models to its Pro XD UTV lineup. - Read: Polaris Utility Task Vehicle Now Gas-Powered at FacilityExecutive.com.

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