USGBC Explores Green Building Industry’s Role As Global Solution
The new report takes a closer look at Americans' views on environmental issues and how the green building industry can be better positioned as a global solution.
3M Products Help To Promote Facility-wide Sustainability
From cleaning products to window film and architectural finishes, the options are numerous for sustainable facilities.
Facility Executive | April 2019 Issue
The April 2019 issue features an in-depth look at intelligent lighting's impact on your facility, plus HVAC, flexible furniture, pest control, safer schools, and more.
Pet Rescue Saves Energy Costs With Rooftop Solar System
Dynamic Energy Solutions installed a 207-kilowatt rooftop system that’s expected save the Simon Foundation close to $1 million over the system's life.
USGBC Launches LEED v4.1 For City, Community, Residential Projects
This new version of the LEED green building program raises the bar for sustainable housing and cities.
Three Green Solutions To Maximize Facility Usage, Profit
Facilities that implement creative green solutions enjoy stronger constructions, lower costs, and more sustainable futures.
Friday Funny: This New Eatery’s Already Under Water. (Literally.)
Submerged 17 feet below sea level, Under — the world’s largest underwater restaurant — gives diners from around the world a look at Norway's diverse sea life.
Georgia Aquarium Wins Water Sustainability Award
The Evoqua Water Sustainability Award recognizes companies that use technologies in innovative, sustainable ways and have made significant strides in water reduction.
USGBC Releases New Timber Traceability LEED Credit
New pilot credit increases transparency in timber supply chains and reduces the risk of illegally harvested wood being used in buildings.
USGBC Bestows 2019 Greenbuild Europe Leadership Awards
This week, the U.S. Green Building Council recognized two companies for environmental efforts and also introduced the Timber Traceability LEED pilot credit.
From Construction To Retrofits, PACE Financing Saves Serious Energy
ACEEE explores how the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing tool for energy and water conservation projects has grown quickly in recent years across the United States.
Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Certifies First Project
The Center for Sustainable Landscapes at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is the first project to be certified at the Platinum level under Version 2 of this rating system.
Whole Foods Market Participates In CA DRAM Energy Program
The grocery store chain will employ energy storage in three northern California locations to reduce energy consumption and benefit from financial incentives through the state’s Demand Response Auction Mechanism (DRAM) program.
Online Tool Helps Cities Frame Energy Performance Goals
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and New Buildings Institute (NBI), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, launch Life-Cycle Energy Performance Framework for Cities tool.
Biodigester Handles New York Food Distributor’s Organic Waste
Faced with New York City's stringent commercial recycling laws as part of its “Zero Waste Design Guidelines,” Jersey Lynne Farms composts its solid food waste into drain-safe wastewater on site.
100 Manufacturing Plants Earned ENERGY STAR Certification In 2018
Plants from the automotive, baking, cement, corn refining, food processing, glass manufacturing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and petroleum refining sectors qualified, 15 of them for the first time.
AI-Powered Leak Detection, Water Conservation System Launches
The WINT Water Intelligence solution helps organizations achieve two primary goals: To prevent damage from water leaks, and to improve sustainability by significantly reducing water consumption.
Four Honda Plants Earn EPA ENERGY STAR Certification
Marysville, East Liberty, and Anna auto manufacturing plants in Ohio, plus a fourth in Greensburg, IN achieved U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR certification for outstanding energy efficiency in 2018.
Armstrong Flooring Supports Product Sample Recycling Programs
The initiatives ensure that product samples live on beyond the specification process, through recycling efforts that also inspire future designers and artists.
Downtown LA Auto Group Recognized For Recycling
Multi-site car dealership improved its waste management by participating in recycLA, a public-private partnership offering recycling services to Los Angeles businesses.
Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages
During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning
A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building
AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.