Buildings consume a significant amount of our natural resources and have a wide range of environmental impacts. These environmental concerns are a key driver behind the sustainable design movement.
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USGBC HQ Earns Triple Platinum Certification: LEED, TRUE, WELL
The U.S. Green Building Council’s new Washington, DC headquarters focuses on decarbonization, indoor environmental quality, and resource efficiency.
Green Cleaning: Back To The Future
Facility management staff need to retrain their green cleaning muscle.
The Way Forward For Greener Cities
Innovative funding solutions and partnerships have a major role in helping local governments create greener cities.
ESG And HVAC: Improving K-12 Schools
Facility managers at K-12 schools can create a better indoor experience through system efficiency and clean air.
Combating Roadblocks To Widespread EV Adoption
When electric vehicle (EV) adoption becomes more common, existing electrical systems will be under greater pressure.
Building An Energy Roadmap To Net Zero
Reaching net zero is a collaborative journey for facility managers.
Resilient Buildings: Standing In The Face Of Disaster
Buildings and communities can look to codes, standards, and financing to achieve sustainability and resilience goals.
USGBC Launches Draft LEED v5 For Operations And Maintenance
LEED v5 O+M focuses on setting existing buildings on decarbonization path and addresses equity, health, ecosystems, and resilience
Fast Foamer Technology Revolutionizes Floor Care With 85% Less Water
Starnet Floor Care and Foaming Floors revolutionize carpet maintenance with the earth friendly Fast Foamer Technology, conserving water, enhancing cleanliness, and extending asset lifecycles.
Watch This: Assessing Industry Benchmarks For Energy Savings & Sustainability
This free video webinar provides valuable insights into industry benchmarks, allowing participants to gauge their performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Decarbonization Of Office Buildings: Digital Technology Is Best Approach
Digital and electric solutions can cut carbon emissions in office buildings by up to 70%, reveals new research from Schneider Electric.
USGBC Celebrates 2023 Class Of LEED Fellows
The U.S. Green Building Council has selected 21 sustainability leaders from around the world to receive the highest recognition for green building professionals.
Revolutionizing Floor Care: 85% Less Water!
Starnet Floor Care and Foaming Floors revolutionize carpet maintenance with the earth friendly Fast Foamer Technology, conserving water, enhancing cleanliness, and extending asset lifecycles.
Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail Opens To The Public
The world’s longest elevated pedestrian loop, the Treetop Trail makes use of the zoo’s original monorail which was retired in 2013.
Sustainability: 7 Trends Shaping Business In 2023
A new report from AccountAbility brings key sustainability issues and priorities into focus, and explores the business opportunities they present.
Community Artwork: Vote For Your Favorite!
You have until July 31 to cast a vote for your favorite community artwork in the 2023 People’s Choice CODAawards.
6 Ways To Meet Your Workplace Sustainability Goals
While many companies talk the talk of sustainability, far fewer walk the walk. Here’s how to accelerate sustainability progress at your facilities.
Transitioning To Eco-Friendly Electric Boilers: 4 Key Considerations
When converting to electric boilers, consider power availability, how equipment fits, installation costs, and system reliability.
Can Strategic Energy Management Programs Drive Carbon Reduction?
ACEEE explores how SEM can support decarbonization efforts and provides strategies to broaden the scope of these programs to better meet today’s GHG emission reduction goals.
3 Energy-Efficient Strategies For Sustainable Facilities
Creating sustainable buildings via real-time visibility, water efficiency, and green roofs can lead to increased profits, employee morale, and environmental well-being.
Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.