Tag: commercial buildings

Water Leak Detection

On The Lookout For Leaks

Leak detection technology can maximize safety, efficiency, and cost savings in commercial buildings.
Commercial Fire Detection Technology

Three Considerations To Effectively Vet Commercial Fire Detection Technology

Whether creating a fire safety plan for the first time or revisiting it after a few years, here are some important factors to keep in mind when choosing a fire detection system.
Facility Lighting

Future-Proofing The Savings And Decarbonization Potential Of Facility Lighting

The commercial lighting transformation continues with potential for controlled, networked lighting to wring more savings from uber-efficient LEDs.
Retrofitting Commercial Buildings, ACEEE

What’s The Biggest Barrier To Retrofitting Commercial Buildings?

ACEEE examines how conflicting interests in the commercial real estate industry prevent more significant energy efficiency investment, and identifies strategies for utilities to drive energy savings.
energy efficiency standards for commercial buildings

Creating A Path To Compliance

Practical steps owners and operators can take to meet energy efficiency standards for commercial buildings.
Severe Weather

Preparing For A Power Emergency

Over the past year, severe weather events and power grid problems have struck various regions, acting as a resounding wake up call to commercial buildings.
thermal energy storage

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.
Assessing Industry Benchmarks for Energy Savings and Sustainability

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.
Energy Auditing, GridPoint

Energy Auditing 101: Rebounding From The Effects Of Extreme Weather

As we emerge from a scorching summer filled with record-breaking heat waves, the importance of managing energy consumption in commercial buildings is more evident than ever. See how an energy audit can help.
Pest Management, ants

Pest Management: Warmer Weather Brings The Bugs

Understanding the types of pests that linger within commercial buildings is the first step to eradicate bugs for a pest-free summer.
Electric Boilers

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.
Decarbonization Manufacturing Plants

Better Climate Challenge Road Show Visits Nashville Manufacturing Plants

DOE experts visit Nashville, Tennessee, to highlight the industrial decarbonization work of Nissan North America, Chemours, and Whirlpool Corporation.
Energy Management Systems GridPoint

MythBusters: Energy Management Systems

Join us as we unravel the myths frequently associated with energy management systems.
Daylight In Commercial Buildings

The Importance Of Daylight In Commercial Buildings

Natural light helps support wellness, boosts productivity, and can be used to save energy.
Biophilic Design

Diving Into Biophilic Design

Facility executives can transform their office spaces by adding in living walls.
June 2023 Issue

Facility Executive: June 2023 Issue

The June 2023 issue explores how facility design supports well-being. Plus, energy management, access control, lighting and wellness, and more.
Smart Buildings: Enabling Facility Control And Automation

Did You Miss Our “Smart Buildings: Enabling Facility Control And Automation” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn about different types of smart building solutions, how intelligent asset monitoring can save money with predictive maintenance, and more!
Vent-E

Dur-A-Flex Releases Epoxy Flooring System, Vent-E

Dur-A-Flex, Inc. launched a new breathable epoxy system for floors with elevated moisture and salts—and creates new markets for epoxy floors.
Los Angeles Energy Star

Los Angeles Tops EPA’s 2023 Cities For ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings

Washington, DC; Atlanta; San Francisco; and New York round out the top five, cutting energy costs while increasing efficiency and reducing emissions.
Water Conservation

A Critical Tool For Water Conservation

Facility executives play a key role in advancing on-site non-potable water reuse to help create a sustainable future.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Capital Improvements

A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

[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.