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.
4 Eco-Friendly Painting Tips For Commercial Buildings
There are a few environmentally-friendly strategies building owners can use when painting their buildings.
Six Game-Changing Trends For Smart Spaces
Six major trends tied to the growing automation of smart spaces will develop in 2024, all sharing the watchwords of “sustainable efficiency.”
Climate-Resilient Healthcare Design: Five Key Strategies
Baptist Health Care followed these steps to fortify its new Pensacola, Florida medical campus from natural disasters.
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.
Facility Executive April 2024 Issue
The April 2024 issue explores business continuity. Plus, fire safety, managing FM teams, ADA compliance, and more.
Watch The Total Solar Eclipse With NASA, No Matter Where You Are
Here's how NASA is making it possible to watch Monday's total solar eclipse — safely — no matter where you are. (If you're in Irving, TX, you might also get a slice of the World's Largest Moon Pie.)
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.
The Built Environment: How Do Weather Events Impact Interior Design?
New research from the American Society of Interior Designers and Chemical Insights Research Institute explores the impacts of extreme weather on interior design.
AccuWeather Forecasters Predict ‘Explosive’ Hurricane Season
AccuWeather’s meteorologists believe the 2024 hurricane season has the potential to break the all-time record of 30 named storms in one season.
Four Steps To Prepare Your Facility For Spring
With spring 2024 expected to alternate between late snowfalls and severe weather events, your buildings must be well-prepared for a range of weather-related risks.
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.
New SEC Rules: Public Companies Must Disclose Climate Risks
This SEC ruling is the first time businesses will be held accountable for tracking their carbon footprint against specific goals.
10 Smart Building Strategies
What facility managers should consider while embarking on a smart building journey.
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.
Outdoor Lighting That Lessens Light Pollution
When exterior lighting is poorly selected, it contributes to light pollution that negatively affects people and the environment.
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.