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Free This Month! Green Finance For Green Building
Each month in 2023, USGBC will offer one free green building education course. For November, the free course provides an overview of green finance.
Can The Construction Industry Do More To Address Safety, Health Issues?
A safety management study reveals an increase in the implementation of safety and health strategies, but those measures could have greater adoption across the industry
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.
3 Ways Digitalization Can Reduce Construction Waste In 2024
Digital tools are driving better practices and supporting overall waste management and sustainability goals.
New Distribution Center Prioritizes Employee Experience, Climate Crisis
REI Co-op's new distribution facility in Tennessee serves 5.6 million members and more than 60 stores in Midwest and Southeast.
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
New Commercial Buildings Must Incorporate Sustainability-Minded Approach
Thermal energy storage provides practical benefits in terms of load management and cost reduction, contributes to sustainability goals, and enhances a facility’s overall prestige.
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.
Washington Welcomes First-Of-Its-Kind Wasted Food To Renewable Energy Facility
Divert, Inc.'s Longview, WA facility will help Pacific Northwest businesses and local jurisdictions reduce wasted food and comply with waste regulations.
Study Shows Heat Index Reduction In KOROYD Industrial Safety Helmets
Data shows KOROYD integrated industrial safety helmets reduce heat stress by up to 8 degrees Fahrenheit / 4.5 degrees Celsius.
OSHA Will Kick Off Safe + Sound Week August 7
This year, Safe + Sound Week will focus on mental health and well-being and resources to help alleviate workplace stress.
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.
Lowe’s Foundation Commits $8M To Support Skilled Trades Training
Training programs at community and technical colleges in nine states will benefit from Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants, a $50M commitment to skilled trades workforce development.
New Seismic Headquarters Is Designed For A Hybrid Workforce
In San Diego, Seismic's “office of the future” gives employees built-in flexibility to organize by activity rather than traditional departments.
Disaster Recovery: Lennox Celebrates New Start In Iowa
Five years ago, a devastating tornado caused major damage to the Lennox manufacturing facility in Marshalltown, Iowa.
ACEEE Awarded $9.6M To Lead Effort To Update Building Energy Codes
ACEEE will lead a national effort to implement updated building energy codes that will reduce energy costs for households and businesses while cutting climate pollution.
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.
Carlisle Construction Materials Opens New Production, Manufacturing Facility
Building products manufacturer CCM is pursuing LEED Platinum certification for the nearly 500,000-square-foot production and manufacturing facility in Southern Missouri.
KOVA Debuts The Modwall Adaptable Room System
The Kova system provides a high-performing, reusable solution to address evolving workplace needs while enabling flexibility in the design.
Supporting Holistic Recovery After Construction Injuries
A study from Travelers found that, after an injury, construction workers are off the job on average for 98 days.
5 Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages
During this free webinar, you'll 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.