Category: Sustainability/Business Continuity

U.S. Green Building Council’s HQ Achieves Triple Platinum Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 26, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 26, 2023

Triple-platinum status isn’t just for rock stars and rappers anymore! The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that its headquarters in Washington, D.C., has been awarded a prestigious triple Platinum certification in LEED, TRUE, and WELL. This trio of certifications reflects USGBC’s commitment to healthy, productive, sustainable, and responsible work environments. The new headquarters, which also houses Green Business Certification […]

Better Buildings Initiative Reaches $18.5 Billion in Energy Savings

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 24, 2023 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Oct 24, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the “2023 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report,” which summarizes the achievements of the DOE’s Better Buildings public- and private-sector partners since the initiative’s inception in 2011. The report shows that partnering entities, including more than 900 businesses, state and local governments, utilities, housing authorities, and other organizations, […]

Report Ranks Top 10 Intelligent Building Software Vendors

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 23, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Nov 2, 2023

A new report from consultancy Guidehouse Insights assesses the competitive landscape in the intelligent building software market and ranks the top 10 vendors. Intelligent building solutions are a steadily growing market segment as commercial building owners and managers adopt new technologies for reducing energy use and carbon emissions, increasing building efficiency, and satisfying tenant demands for comfort, […]

Webinar Watch: FM NOW Sessions on Smart Buildings

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Oct 20, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Oct 20, 2023

What are smart buildings and how are they a part of facilities management? They incorporate cutting-edge technologies that can reshape the way we interact with and optimize our spaces. On Nov. 1, Facilities Management Advisor’s FM Now: Smart Buildings virtual summit will offer FREE educational sessions to help you identify ways to embrace the future […]

Commercial Real Estate Occupiers Increase Spending on Tech Solutions

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 19, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Nov 2, 2023

A new report from JLL finds commercial real estate (CRE) occupiers are “willing to put their money where the tech is,” with over 80% of companies increasing technology budgets despite a challenging operating environment. According to JLL’s 2023 Global Real Estate Technology Survey, 91% of occupier respondents are willing to pay a premium for tech-enabled space […]

Emergency Response Plan

How Facilities and Security Can Work Together for Emergency Preparedness

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Oct 18, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Oct 18, 2023

Information bottlenecks can be especially problematic for both security and facilities management professionals, who need to work together to respond to emergencies. During Facilities Management Advisor’s FM Now: Emergency Preparedness virtual summit, guest speaker David Trask, National Director from session sponsor ARC Facilities, gave a presentation on September 26. The presentation was given during an […]

Back to Basics: 6 Tips to Fight Water Waste in Your Office Building

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Oct 17, 2023 Back to Basics

Updated: Oct 17, 2023

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. Did you know that one dripping faucet could waste 3,000 gallons of water per month in your office facility, while a running toilet could waste 10 times as much? Using a rate of $0.00295 per gallon, […]

Climate Pledge Arena Achieves Zero Carbon Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 17, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 17, 2023

Climate Pledge Arena, home of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken and the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, has become the first arena in the world to achieve the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) Zero Carbon Certification. “Our Zero Carbon Certification recognizes highly energy-efficient buildings that are designed and operated to fully account for their carbon emissions impacts,” explained ILFI CEO […]

6 Tips to Boost the Efficiency of Facility Maintenance

By Eric Whitley, L2L Oct 16, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Oct 17, 2023

When you hear “facility maintenance,” it’s easy to envision technicians and machinery. Yet, in our efficiency-centric era, its scope has broadened. It’s no longer just about upkeep; it’s about enhancing productivity, curbing costs, and setting new performance standards. Advanced tools, smart systems, and data-driven approaches are becoming integral. In this article, we’ll delve into the […]

FEMA Offering Nearly $2 Billion for Climate Resilience Projects

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 16, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 16, 2023

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it is making $1.8 billion available for two grant programs designed to help communities increase their resilience to the impacts of climate change, including increasingly frequent and extreme weather events. Notably, the International Code Council (ICC) has praised FEMA for including a “historic investment in resilient building codes” as […]