Tag: Sustainabiilty
Clif Bar Opens One-Of-A-Kind Sustainable Bakery
The sustainability-focused facility uses biophilic design, a cutting-edge approach to design that connects people in buildings with nature and the well-being it provides.
Aegis Energy Services, YANMAR Form Strategic Alliance
The relationship will broaden the reach of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems by offering a wider product line to serve facilities of all sizes.
Nature Center Installs Minnesota’s First Solar Integration System
The Sunverge system at Hartley Nature Center will provide reliable backup electric power to meet operational needs during emergencies.
Are You A Stadium Facility Manager?
If you’re the facility manager at a stadium or arena, a new survey is seeking your input on your sports venue's energy and water performance.
FM Alert: Free Sustainability Guide
IFMA has released its latest guide in the widely acclaimed series on sustainability for facility managers, “Sustainability How-To Guide: Carbon Footprint.”
Nominate Someone BOLD, Until September 7
Five industry members will be recognized for their use of technology to improve efficiency, sustainability, and comfort standards in the built environment.
SIF Partners With Tuntex Carpet
Summit International Flooring will bring Tuntex Carpet’s dedication to sustainability and green products, along with a plethora of designs, to the U.S. market.
Sabra Awarded LEED Gold Certification
The expansion uses 44% less energy and 45% less water than a typical food processing facility, while at the same time doubling Sabra's production capacity.
Amazon Brings Sustainability To Seattle HQ Campus
Green roofing from Columbia Green Technologies is part of Amazon's new downtown Seattle headquarters’ sustainable design.
Tide® Professional Coldwater Laundry System by P&G Professional
The on-premise laundry program can help a 150-room hotel save as much as $8,700 per year.
Lighting Maintenance: LED Lighting Retrofits
While the benefits are increasingly clear, facilities should note these four tips to avoid LED lighting failure.
FM Issue Bonus: Powering The Evolving Facility
Delivering an infrastructure to meet operational needs calls for a holistic approach and attention to technology trends.
FM Alert: UL Environment Publishes First Global Product Category Rule
Manufacturers continue to advance the hand dryer industry by initiating the PCR Process with UL Environment, setting global industry standards for hand dryer environmental performance.
FM Alert: Green Seal Launches New Architectural Insulation Standard
The new standard will make it easier for buyers to identify green insulation products that work and protect human as well as environmental health.
Texas Campuses Win Sustainability Makeover Contest
The University of Texas at Austin and Huston-Tillotson University are the winners of the inaugural College Sports Sustainability Makeover Contest.
Sacramento Kings, Johnson Controls Team Up At Golden 1 Center
Golden 1 Center, the Sacramento Kings' new entertainment and sports venue, will be operationally smarter, safer, and more sustainable to enhance the fan experience.
Landmark Skyscraper Will Be San Francisco’s First Hybrid Electric Building
Advanced energy storage system will improve efficiency, lower costs, and deliver cleaner power for landmark skyscraper One Maritime Plaza.
Planned Investment In Energy Efficiency Hits All-time High
2016 Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency Indicator survey reveals 72 percent of respondents will increase energy efficiency and renewable energy investments.
Question Of The Week: How Can I Avoid “Greenwashing?”
Not just a passing trend, eco-friendly cleaning has become a vital aspect of a facility’s care. Here are eight essential Q&As for choosing a green cleaning provider.
Restroom Fixtures Donated To Children’s Facility In LA
Sloan and Falcon Waterfree Technologies teamed up to provide faucets, toilets and urinals that will boost water conservation at the Orthopaedic Institute for Children.