Tag: ESG

Green from Above: Harnessing Drone Inspections to Boost Building ESG Performance

By Tom Lonergan, Zeitview Feb 15, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 15, 2024

In the realm of sustainable development, the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria has gained significant traction. Major property owners, in particular, have come under increasing scrutiny on their environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices. Fortunately, drone inspections present a promising avenue for enhancing building ESG performance. This article explores how drone […]

Illuminating the Triple Bottom Line for a Sustainable Future in Facilities

By Jack Rubinger, ARC Facilities Feb 13, 2024 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Feb 13, 2024

If you want to make a difference in today’s social, economic, and environmental climate, a great place to start is by examining what’s going on behind the scenes in facilities. Many consider social, economic, and environmental themes the triple bottom line (TBL) of facilities management. The TBL theory suggests that instead of one bottom line, […]

11 Facilities Management Certifications to Consider for 2024

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Jan 24, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: Aug 14, 2024

As we entered 2024, many facilities professionals made New Year’s resolutions to boost their careers. Some will be going back to school to get a college degree in facilities management or a specialty such as sustainability or operations management. Others will be taking classes, or simply studying on their own, so they can gain the […]

Facilities Management Trends Shaping the Market

By Richard Leurig, Accruent Dec 11, 2023 Human Resources

Updated: Dec 11, 2023

Globally, commercial buildings are experiencing a number of dynamic challenges. Following the impact of the COVID pandemic, tenant needs and behaviors have drastically changed. The cost of property has grown as interest rates continue to escalate in an ongoing effort to curb inflation. At the same time, the energy crisis has raised operating costs and […]

Extreme Weather Events Likely to Accelerate Corporate Sustainability

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 2, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 2, 2023

More than six in 10 organizations globally (62%) say recent wildfires, floods, and storms during 2023 will have a material impact on their environmental initiatives, according to the fifth edition of Honeywell’s Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI.) Another 45% admit the extreme heat will have or has already had a material effect on their near-term plans. Compiled […]

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 […]

Tech Execs Shift Focus to Enlist Buildings in Tackling Climate Change

By Carl Coken & Sandeep Modhvadia, Atrius Oct 20, 2023 FM Perspectives

Updated: Oct 20, 2023

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. Many former technology executives, including the authors of this article, have left tech companies like Microsoft and Google to helm legacy industries ripe for modernization, including the buildings industry. The digital and […]

Top Trends Facilities Managers Need to Consider When Hiring in 2024

By Garrett Wilson, President, FieldBin Oct 2, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Oct 2, 2023

As buildings become more modern and complex, a facilities manager’s responsibilities and hiring needs continue to change rapidly. Already, smart buildings are a big talking point within the industry, with research estimating that the market will grow to $408.21 billion in 2030, up from $96.96 billion in 2023. The rise in smart buildings, among other […]

An Actionable Plan to Achieve Net Zero

By Dan Arant, Brightly Sep 19, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 19, 2023

How do we achieve net zero? This is a key question that facilities managers and other stakeholders are increasingly being required to ask themselves. The world is evolving, and a central piece in this evolution is the shift toward net-zero carbon emissions. This is a marked shift from 10 years ago, when the focus was […]

4 Values to Look for When Working with Green Construction Companies

By Chester Avey, Contributing Writer Aug 23, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Aug 23, 2023

Sustainable construction practices are becoming increasingly important as we work to combat climate change and build healthier spaces to live and work in. “Green construction” refers to the use of processes and materials that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient throughout the life cycle of a building project. As green building continues to grow in […]