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.

Net Zero Carbon Buildings

Rethinking Model Energy Codes For Net Zero Carbon Buildings

ACEEE looks at some of the technical aspects of building energy codes that will get states and localities on a path to net zero carbon buildings.
Inflation Reduction Act

How The Inflation Reduction Act Will Impact The Built Environment

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is funding and incentivizing a more sustainable approach to constructing our built environment.
building certification

USGBC And IWBI Streamlines Certification For LEED And WELL

The new process simplifies documentation requirements while maintaining the high standards required to achieve both certifications.
Water Conservation

A Critical Tool For Water Conservation

Facility executives play a key role in advancing on-site non-potable water reuse to help create a sustainable future.
outdoor lighting

Protecting The Night For People And The Environment

Excessive and poorly controlled outdoor lighting can have detrimental effects on plants and animals, as well as people.
electric vehicles

How Large Buildings Can Fuel The EV Revolution

It's critical that large facilities and buildings do their part to enable more affordable and greener charging of electric vehicles.
Solar Education Facility

Rooftop Solar Installation Illuminates Young Minds

In Virginia, the Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Department's new solar education facility sparks children’s interest in renewable energy.

Facility Executive: April 2023 Issue

The April 2023 issue focuses on the latest trends in interior and exterior commercial lighting, water conservation, flooring, building envelope restoration and repair, and more.

NIBS Report Looks At Decarbonization For The Built Environment

The decarbonization of the building sector will require a massive, strategic, and coordinated effort by the public and private sectors.
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.
Smart Buildings: Enabling Facility Control And Automation

Did You Miss Our “Smart Buildings: Enabling Facility Control And Automation” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn about different types of smart building solutions, how intelligent asset monitoring can save money with predictive maintenance, and more!
Air Curtains

Did You Miss Our “Air Curtains: Conserving Energy And Ambiance At The Door” Webinar?

View this free video webinar and learn how air curtains save energy and reduce CO2 emissions, support the indoor experience, and conserve ambiance.

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The ARC Facilities mobile-first platform & App puts the plan room in your pocket. Building plans, Emergency information, O&M documentation and Compliance information is delivered instantly to on-the-go facilities professionals using mobile devices with no training required.