Tag: Sustainability

Sustainable design concepts and innovation seek to reduce the negative impacts on the environment, and enhance the health and comfort of building occupants.

RRBITC

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.
smart building solutions

10 Smart Building Strategies

What facility managers should consider while embarking on a smart building journey.
Hackensack Meridian Health, Metropark Station, healthcare facility

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.
sustainable finance

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.
cleaning equipment

Reduce Cleaning Expenses With The Right Equipment

It’s critical to have high-quality cleaning equipment to sustain a high standard of cleanliness.
sustainability

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, Construction

Containment Wall Systems Support Healthy IAQ During Construction

During construction projects, containment wall systems can keep airborne particles at bay.
Sustainable Office Design

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

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.
Super Bowl LVIII

Super Bowl LVIII: Who’s Going To Work On Monday?

An estimated 16.1 million U.S. employees plan to miss work, or show up late, on the Monday after Super Bowl LVIII. Plus, Allegiant Stadium runs on renewable energy.
New Construction

UL Solutions Adds UL Verified Healthy Building Mark For New Construction

New program advances indoor environmental quality in new building construction projects. 
USPS

USPS Aims To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2030

The U.S. Postal Service is preparing to deploy its first electric delivery vehicles in 2024; plans to reduce $5 billion in operating costs will result in significant carbon reductions.
Laminam, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

New Laminam Facilities Reflect Commitment To Sustainability

Philip Eeles, President, Laminam North America discusses the company's current corporate expansion and its five new facilities across Canada and the U.S.
Carlisle Construction Materials LEED Platinum v4 Certification

Carlisle Earns North America’s First LEED Platinum v4 Certification

Carlisle’s Sikeston, MO building products manufacturing facility delivers up to a 38% improvement in building performance and generates over 10% of its energy used through renewable solar power.
Energy Savings Performance Contract, ESPC, Public Schools

Michigan School District Launches Transformative Sustainability Infrastructure Project

Sustainability improvements from the Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) with Ameresco will save Warren Woods Public Schools an estimated $8.7 million over 25 years.
Artists For Humanity

Are These The World’s Coolest Hand Dryers?

In a partnership with Excel Dryer, Artists For Humanity installed customized hand dryers featuring artwork by local teens in its Boston facility’s bathrooms.
Top States for Green Building

New York Leads 2023 Top 10 States For Green Building

New York also landed among top states for LEED Professionals, between California at number one and Texas in third, in USGBC annual ranking.
snow and ice

Got Snow? Here’s How To Handle It!

If you're dealing with a winter storm that's creating dangerous snow and ice conditions at your facility, here are some timely resources.
Mars Chicago

Mars Opens $42M Snacking R&D Hub In Chicago

Mars' new 44,000-square-foot facility in Chicago is the largest of its global Snacking R&D sites, will be powered 100% by renewable electricity.
Green Skills

Sustainability Goals Spur Demand For Green Skills

Demand for green skills is outstripping supply as employers work to recruit, retain qualified talent to achieve their sustainability targets.
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.
Optimizing operations, Hybrid Office

View Our Free “Optimizing Operations In The Hybrid Office” Webinar

In this free video webinar, learn how optimizing operations in an office building has taken on newfound significance in the era of hybrid work.

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