Sustainable design concepts and innovation seek to reduce the negative impacts on the environment, and enhance the health and comfort of building occupants.
Tag: Sustainability
Electrification With Clean Power Is Key For Industrial Sector
U.S. manufacturing can continue its growth while cutting carbon emissions, if policymakers and utility regulators help industry electrify process heating, according to ACEEE.
Elevate Commercial Roofing Opens Green Manufacturing Facility In Utah
Built with Elevate and Holcim materials, the manufacturer’s new LEED-certified manufacturing and distribution center in Salt Lake City will expand service to customers in the West.
Georgia Solar Companies Unveil New Parking Deck Solar Array
At its Atlanta headquarters, Georgia Power joined with Georgia-based solar companies QCells, Quest Renewables, and Radiance Solar to create a 200 kW AC solar carport.
Excel Dryer Creates Healthy, Sustainable Workplace Of The Future
Guided by the WELL Building Standard, Excel Dryer aimed to merge beauty, health, wellness and sustainability into its renewed workplace.
Special Issue: Harnessing The Power Of Data
Data-driven facilities are embracing AI and other technologies to set up for future success.
Have Feedback On LEED v5? Share Your Thoughts With USGBC
Next version of the LEED green building rating system will drive deep decarbonization, quality of life improvements, and ecological conservation and restoration
April’s Free USGBC Course: Workforce Development
Each month in 2024, USGBC will offer free green building education courses. April's focus is on workforce development.
How Water Features Promote Sustainability And Cost Efficiency
In honor of World Water Day, see how water features can foster sustainability, increase social impact, and lower operating expenses.
Applications Open For 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize
The DOE will award $180 million to K-12 school districts to help them lower energy use and costs, improve indoor air quality, and foster healthier learning environments.
How To Harness AI For Enhanced Energy Visibility In Buildings
Coupled with net-zero building initiatives, AI advancements have set the stage for a transformative era in facility management.
HID Releases 2024 State of Security Report
Mobile IDs, multi-factor authentication and sustainability emerge as some of the top trends in HID's report.
RRBITC Will Be GSA’s First Fully Electric Building
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is GSA’s largest federal building, and one of over 100 buildings to be upgraded with emerging and sustainable technologies.
10 Smart Building Strategies
What facility managers should consider while embarking on a smart building journey.
First Health, Wellness Center At A U.S. Transit Hub Rises In NJ
The $200M Hackensack Meridian Health and Wellness Center at Metropark will provide commuters with access to primary and specialty care, advanced imaging, phlebotomy, rehab, pharmacy, urgent care, and more.
Green Building Partnership Will Unlock Sustainable Finance On Global Scale
Together, BRE, GBCA and USGBC will work to unlock the sustainable finance needed for the built environment to play its role in meeting global climate goals.
Reduce Cleaning Expenses With The Right Equipment
It’s critical to have high-quality cleaning equipment to sustain a high standard of cleanliness.
IBM Study: Leaders Struggle To Fund Sustainability Investments
An IBM study found that while a majority of organizations recognize sustainability as important, many struggle to fund their investments.
Containment Wall Systems Support Healthy IAQ During Construction
During construction projects, containment wall systems can keep airborne particles at bay.
A Sustainable Approach To Office Design
The integration of remanufacturing and WELL principles are poised to shape the future of office design in 2024 and beyond.
Hawaii Energy Project Supports Clean Energy, Resilience Goals
Ameresco will develop the 'Ūkiu Energy 40MW Renewable Energy Site, which will add critical grid reliability to Maui and move Hawaii closer to its clean energy goals.
Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead
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.