15 Cities, Counties Join LEED Government Leadership Program
USGBC LEED certification helps cities and counties accelerate progress on climate change, resilience, and social equity challenges.
Center for Green Schools at USGBC, With ASHRAE, Release Report On IAQ In Schools
Findings show majority of schools have acted during the pandemic to address indoor air quality, while citing outdated infrastructure and high costs as key challenges.
Facility Executive Announces 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards
In this annual survey from Facility Executive magazine, readers cast their votes for product and service suppliers preferred during 2020.
Labor Department Opens Dialogue On Teens In The Workplace
The U.S. Department of Labor has opened a national dialogue to improve outreach to teens on workplace issues of safety, wages, job training, and discrimination.
COVID-19 Data Dashboard Aims To Help Identify Local Risk Levels
In 2020, a coalition of commercial and health system labs and tech partners formed to collaborate on a testing data resource that can help businesses, schools, and public health officials understand local risk for COVID-19.
USGBC Releases 2021 Green Building Community Survey Results
This year’s survey was focused on COVID-19 recovery and how the green building industry can thrive post-pandemic — with health, equity, and green building access cited as key factors for building re-entry.
OSHA To Solicit Public Input On Whistleblower Program
The May 19 teleconference meeting will be the seventh in a series of meetings on how OSHA can improve its whistleblower program.
Iconic LA Building First To Earn UL Healthy Building Indoor Air, Water Verification
FourFortyFour South Flower is the first building in the world to earn the UL Verified Healthy Buildings Mark for Indoor Air and Water.
AHRI, Others Petition EPA On HFC Phase Down Rule
Proposed standards will result in an additional half billion tons of CO2 reduction above what already is projected to be achieved by the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act.
Americans Still Use Public Restrooms, Want Touchless Fixtures
Half the U.S. population continued to use public restrooms throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; 84% believe it’s important to have touchless fixtures, finds Bradley Corp. national survey.
Does Your Public Restroom Rule?
If your public restroom is exceptional, Cintas is seeking nominations for its 20th Annual America’s Best Restroom nationwide contest.
GBAC Responds To Updated COVID-19 Cleaning, Disinfecting Guidelines
The Global Biorisk Advisory Council's response addresses newly revised CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting for SARS-CoV-2.
ASHRAE, CDC Released Updated COVID-19 Guidance This Week
The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force updated its airborne transmission guidance on the virus. And, CDC provided an update on surface transmission for community environments.
Green Buildings Career Map Highlights Energy Efficiency Jobs
Supported by a U.S. DOE grant, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and its partners offer interactive map highlighting career opportunities in building energy efficiency.
More Than 1-in-5 Companies Plan Reduction In Office Space
AICPA survey finds a rise in remote work adds pressure to reconfigure office space, but long-term leases limit changes for now.
IREM Celebrates 75th Anniversary Of The AMO
The first Accredited Management Organization firms were certified 75 years ago. Today, more than 500 firms hold AMO accreditation.
National Institute Of Building Sciences Joins Global BIM Network
The National Institute of Building Sciences joined more than 2,000 public sector representatives from 100 countries to form a new Global BIM Network.
BOMA Releases New Retail Floor Measurement Standard
BOMA 2020 for Retail Properties: Standard Method of Measurement features new design, new format, and new features.
Here Are The 2021 Custodian Of The Year Finalists!
Cintas Corporation has announced the top 10 finalists in its eighth-annual Custodian of the Year contest. Time to vote for your favorite!
OSHA Program Protects High-risk Workers From Coronavirus
New national emphasis program focuses on companies that put the most workers at risk of contracting COVID-19, prioritizes employers that retaliate against worker safety complaints.