A Look At Energy Benchmarking Options
For organizations that want sustained improvement in energy performance—and sustained cost savings—EPA recommends energy benchmarking as a first step.
ADA Design Feature: Accessibility And Facilities
Finding ways to make a direct difference in the world can be a challenge, but the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) puts it within reach of every facility manager.
Sprinkler Systems And Freezing Weather
Proper maintenance and using available equipment can help facility management prevent flooding caused by frozen auxiliary drains.
Trends In Lighting Controls
A recent study examines current costs to install luminaire level lighting controls in facilities.
Higher Education Facilities: COVID-19 On Campus, One Year Later
The efficacy of higher education facilities services remains in the spotlight, while budgets tighten.
Looking To Reorganize Your Janitorial Closet?
These five tips will help create an efficient and organized janitorial closet so that custodial services can perform at peak levels.
Exterior Lighting Retrofits
Five considerations to help maintain safe light levels, meet energy efficiency codes, and reduce costs when retrofitting your exterior lighting system.
Parking Lots And Tripping Hazards
Without proper maintenance, wheel stops, manhole covers, and even asphalt pose threats to pedestrians.
Site Management Feature: Floodplain Models And Facilities
The nation’s floodplains are expected to grow by 45% by the end of this century: Work to reduce risk from floods by reassessing the conditions around building sites.
Indoor Air Quality: Mitigate Risk Of Aerosol Spread
In 2020, indoor air quality became front and center for buildings as CDC and ASHRAE stated that COVID-19 viral particles are likely spread not only through droplets but also via aerosols.
Second Act For Office Furniture
Develop a reuse plan for workplace furnishings to reduce environmental impact.
Green Cleaning For Safety
New guidelines from USGBC focus on facilities reopening safely while preserving sustainability efforts.
Designing For Wayfinding
Guiding facility occupants helps to provide both comfort and safety.
Welcome Back: The New Hotel Stay
Returning joy to the hotel guest experience can be achieved with a variety of design elements.
Five Ways To Begin Energy Benchmarking
For actionable insight, buildings are increasingly tracking and comparing energy performance.
10 Data Center Trends To Watch In 2020
Uptime Institute has identified factors impacting data centers for this year and beyond.
Paints And Coatings For Commercial Spaces
Appearance is everything, but so is performance when choosing surface finishes in the facility.
Six Ways Submetering Improves Energy Insight
Energy meters in facilities can help reduce energy consumption, cut costs, and increase sustainability.
Wayfinding: Guide The Way With Color
Wayfinding through a facility can be enhanced with intentional choices of varied hues.
Budgeting For Roof Maintenance
At Broward College in South Florida, roofing condition assessments drive planning for this building component.