sustainable building

Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. sustainable building articles below.

Transportation Industry Embraces Sustainability, Green Building Standards

October 19, 2017

USGBC's new report: LEED in Motion: Transportation, highlights facilities that incorporate LEED and other sustainability practices.

Renewable Energy Column

Net Zero Energy For Buildings

August 14, 2017

Advanced energy solutions are coming down in price, prompting more facility management leaders to pursue this clean energy goal.

Massachusetts Earns Top Spot In Green Building Ranking

January 26, 2017

Massachusetts moves from the third to first; New York rejoins ranking in USGBC’s annual ranking of the Top 10 States for LEED Green Building.

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Construction & Retrofits

Job Order Contracting (JOC): Stay On Time and On Budget

August 1, 2019

Job Order Contracting is a proven one-bid procurement method that helps get projects started faster than traditional procurement. But does that make it right for every project? Learn more.

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Sustainable Commercial Roofs | Reduce, Recycle & Reimagine Sustainability

February 12, 2018

Duro-Last Roofing Systems offer proven chemistry and decades of sound performance. As the commercial roofing industry’s leader in manufacturing prefabricated PVC roofing systems, Duro-Last produces roofing membranes with a history of providing long-term durability and watertight protection.

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Friday Funny: Do Stinky School Restrooms Mean Your School Stinks?

Friday Funny August 16, 2019

Summer is winding to a close, and students are headed back to school. Will dirty restrooms create a negative impression of their school and its leaders?

Survey: Increased Stress About Mass Shootings, Public Places In U.S.

Safety August 16, 2019

An August 2019 survey by the American Psychological Association finds one-third of U.S. adults say fear of mass shootings prevents them from going to certain places or events.

Honeywell Improves Data and Video Protection

Security August 16, 2019

30 Series IP Cameras is a suite of video cameras that strengthens building safety and security through advanced analytics and secure channel encryption.

Why CMMS Projects Get Off Track

Technology & FM Column August 15, 2019

Choosing a computerized maintenance management system impacts not only the facilities team, but potentially the entire organization.

$28.5M Update Earns Whiteman AFB Clinic LEED v4 Certification

Expansions & Renovations August 14, 2019

The Air Force collaborated with architects at Hoefer Wysocki to transform the clinic into one of the first facilities to earn USGBC’s most advanced sustainability rating.

Maintaining Rooftop Steel Structures

Building Envelope & Exteriors August 14, 2019

When steel is protected and maintained properly, it provides long-term structural durability for architectural elements and operational systems alike.

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Business Facilities – Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions

AIT Worldwide Logistics Opens New Location In Mexico City August 16, 2019
The supply chain solutions leader's Mexico City location, its fifth in Mexico, continues its global expansion and includes on-site terminal access. - Read: AIT Worldwide Logistics Opens New Location In Mexico City at BusinessFacilities.com.
Sequel Wire And Cable Investing $53M In Indiana August 15, 2019
The wire fabrication startup will establish operations in Marshall County, IN, and expects to create 120 new jobs by the end of 2024. - Read: Sequel Wire And Cable Investing $53M In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
Adornus Cabinetry Launching Operations In South Carolina August 15, 2019
The cabinet and vanity manufacturer will invest more than $10 million in its Lancaster County, SC manufacturing facility and corporate headquarters, creating 210 jobs. - Read: Adornus Cabinetry Launching Operations In South Carolina at BusinessFacilities.com.

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