Environment

How Do Buildings Affect Climate Change? Why do sustainable building practices matter? Articles covering the broader concept of environmental awareness, including corporate social responsibility, climate change, and other news about how facility managers can impact the environment are included.

water management

Managing Carbon Emissions Through Water Management

Water waste in buildings is a significant issue, with approximately 25% of all water entering buildings going to waste.
Workplace Sustainability

Workplace Sustainability Matters: Employees Weigh In

Sustainability concerns play an increasing part in where people want to work, where they want to invest, and who they want to do business with, finds a new survey from Esker.
green leases

Green Leases: Three Actions To Drive Decarbonization

With just seven years left to halve emissions in the built environment and meet the Paris Agreement scenario, green leases can benefit landlords and tenants while serving to decarbonize real estate.
Cintas LED lighting

Net Zero Goals: Cintas Transitions Facilities To LED Lighting 

LED lighting retrofits, along with other facility-related energy-reduction projects, are part of the company’s ambition to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050.
2023 Greenbuild

2023 Greenbuild Registration Is Open!

This year's Greenbuild will celebrate USGBC’s 30th anniversary, debut LEED v5. Plus, WELL Summit leads into Greenbuild, offering a week-long focus on health, well-being, sustainability.
healthy building

Healthy Buildings Survey Reveals Increasing IAQ Concerns

The Healthy Buildings Survey takes a closer look at worker’s perceptions and feelings on the health and safety of their workspaces.
construction sustainability standards

How Can We Stop Designing For Disposal?

The construction industry needs to see a strong link between the conservation of resources and cost savings.
sustainable design

Sustainable Design On Display: Garden Experience Reaches Construction Milestones

Longwood Gardens reached a milestone in its 17-acre transformation of its core area of conservatory gardens.
workwear Carhartt Reworked

New Carhartt Program Keeps Worn Workwear Out Of Landfills

Carhartt Reworked resale program extends life of workwear, reduces clothing waste, and keeps previously worn and slightly imperfect gear out of landfills.
February 2023 Issue

Facility Executive: February 2023 Issue

The February 2023 issue focuses on the future of facilities, preventing cyber threats, optimizing office space, pest control, and more.
EnVisioneer of the Year

Danfoss Seeks EnVisioneer Of The Year Award Nominations

Danfoss has expanded award categories, is now accepting entries for its 14th annual EnVisioneer of the Year competition.
GreenCity Arena Virginia

Proposed Virginia Arena Could Be Greenest In U.S.

To be built in Henrico County, VA, the proposed 17,000-seat GreenCity Arena is being planned as a net-zero energy project and is expected to be the greenest arena in the nation.
Los Angeles LEED

Los Angeles Luxury Retail District Earns LEED Platinum

Westfield Topanga was repurposed from a former department store space once occupied by Sears. Plus, February's free USGBC course.
economy recovery

Different Ways Proptech Can Drive An Economic Recovery

The upcoming economic recovery will depend on several factors but using technology can help make recovery easier.
ASHRAE

ASHRAE Debuts Standards Guide, Redesigned Webpage

The organization is expanding its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by sharing the new standards guide and webpage.
UBS Arena

UBS Arena Earns LEED Green Building Certification

UBS Arena, home of the NHL's New York Islanders,  has been awarded LEED Certified status by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
sustainability

CRE Leaders Anticipate Sustainability Trends For 2023

Penalty-driven regulations, investor expectations, and tenant demands put pressure on the CRE industry to decarbonize.
biophilic design

Can Plants Help Employees Make Fewer Mistakes?

An experiment by a Finnish indoor nature technology company shows employees make 43% fewer mistakes in the presence of plants and biophilic design.
Deloitte Climate Change

Business Leaders: Climate Change Is A Top Priority

Despite global uncertainty, a majority of organizations increased sustainability investments over the past year, according to a new Deloitte report.
Building Performance Standards

Building Performance Standards: Raising The Bar For Sustainability

In a sustainability checklist, buildings are at the top, and federal, state and local governments are taking action. Here's how to decode and achieve compliance with new policies.
Capital Planning

Need To Level Up Your Capital Planning Strategy? Join This Webinar

Join us for this free webinar and learn how good technology and accurate data provide the one-two punch to make data-driven budget decisions for repairs, replacements, and new projects.
Maintenance Reliability

Did You Miss Our “Ensuring Maintenance Reliability In Your Operations” Webinar?

View this free video webinar and learn about maintenance reliability, the complex relationship between maintenance and operations, and how to take action.

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