COVID-Era Office Workers Prefer Touchless Restroom Fixtures
Nearly 80% of office workers believe no-touch fixtures are an important feature in workplace restrooms, finds Bradley Corp.'s Healthy Handwashing Survey.
Inaugural Construction Inclusion Week Happening In October
Contractors will unite to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the construction industry October 18 – 22, 2021.
Built Environment Leaders Meet To Discuss Social Equity
The National Institute of Building Sciences recently held an executive Social Equity Roundtable to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in the built environment.
Ernst & Young Among First With WELL Enterprise Provider Designation
As a WELL EP, EY helps companies enhance building performance and optimize workplace experience, well-being, comfort, and sustainability.
Moving The Needle
Two major businesses, Walgreens and Life Time, effectively meet and exceed their energy-efficiency goals despite COVID-19 challenges.
Personal Health, Climate Crisis Top Priorities For Returning Employees
New report reveals 74% of employees would consider leaving their job if office health and sustainability expectations go unmet.
More Than One In Four Workers Plan To Leave Job Post-Pandemic
More than half of U.S. employees responding to an Eagle Hill Consulting survey report burnout, and burnt out employees are three times more likely to leave.
More Charging Options Needed At Work, Say Electric Vehicle Drivers
Employers that provide charging stations for electric cars will boost the shift to EVs, make themselves more attractive to potential hires, finds Ipsos and EVBox Group survey.
Doosan Bobcat Headquarters: Going For Sustainable Gold
Doosan Bobcat recently earned LEED Gold certification with the renovation and expansion of its West Fargo, ND corporate headquarters.
DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative Saves $13.5B In Energy Costs
New report highlights 12 organizations achieving bold energy, water, financing Goals; DOE launches new $12 million lighting prize.
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.
President Biden Invites Johnson Controls’ CEO To Address Climate Issues
During the Leaders Summit on Climate, George Oliver will address the business community's role in supporting climate action and policy, creating jobs, and economic growth.
Global Real Estate CEOs Plan For The Industry’s Future
From indoor air quality to a lack of flexibility, COVID-19 has exposed how buildings are falling short in providing livable, healthy, and sustainable spaces.
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.
Five Ways To Get Your Building Green For Earth Day
In preparation for Earth Day, businesses can cut costs and consume energy in more green ways by making a few smart changes with their HVAC systems.
EPA Honors 206 2021 ENERGY STAR Award Winners
This year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing Samsung Electronics with a rare ENERGY STAR Corporate Commitment Award.
Iron Mountain Data Centers Lauded For Energy Efficiency Leadership
In a virtual tour, the Department of Energy recognized Iron Mountain Data Centers for its commitment to energy efficiency through the Better Buildings Challenge.
20 Companies Around The World Join The Climate Pledge
A total of 53 companies, representing almost every sector of the economy, have now signed The Climate Pledge, committing to net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Building Transparency Offers Tools To Address Climate Change
Led by tech and building leaders, the nonprofit provides open access data and tools that aim to reduce CO2 emitted in producing materials for the building industry.
Industrial Packaging First In U.S. To Achieve Pandemic Prepared Certification
AIB International’s Pandemic Prepared Certification is the first certification created specifically for the food and beverage supply chain.