Tag: facilities management

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 […]

Is Physical Security an Afterthought in Building Design?

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 15, 2024 Access Control

Updated: Feb 15, 2024

Brivo, a provider of cloud-based access control and smart building technologies, announced the results of its research into integrated physical security in building design by architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) practitioners. The report finds that despite an increased commitment to “security-by-design” principles, the industry is still spending significant time and money post-build to fix security […]

Facilities Are Hit Hard When Extreme Weather Disrupts Power

By Allan Schurr, Enchanted Rock Feb 14, 2024 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Feb 14, 2024

This winter, frigid temperatures, high winds, and frozen precipitation across the country triggered record blackouts for homes and businesses, disrupted travel plans, and even delayed the meticulously scheduled NFL playoffs. As extreme weather events grow in frequency and intensity, power outages are becoming more common. These disruptions lead to essential businesses shutting down and lost […]

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, […]

Pennsylvania Offers $175M for School Facility Upgrades and Safety Projects

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 13, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 13, 2024

Pennsylvania officials have announced a total of $175 million will be available through two grant programs to help schools make facility upgrades and environmental repairs. Recognizing that students cannot learn, grow, and thrive without access to safe and healthy school facilities, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced $75 million in funding through the Public […]

Lessons in Sustainability: Three Universities Creating Green Campuses

By Chelsea Davis & Lauren Scott, Acuity Brands Feb 12, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: Feb 14, 2024

Higher education plays a key role in how we address the challenges of climate change—not only in our scientific understanding of the cause and effect of carbon emissions, but also in how our built spaces can adapt. Because many college and university campuses feature historical (even outdated) infrastructure, many are taking opportunities to build new […]

EPA Names First ENERGY STAR-Certified Auto Dealerships

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 12, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 12, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing eight vehicle dealerships for being the first to earn its ENERGY STAR certification for superior energy performance. Vehicle dealerships that earn the ENERGY STAR use significantly less energy—and contribute fewer greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—than their peers. “Reducing energy use in commercial buildings is an essential part of […]

Faces of Facilities: Erna Perkins-Jones from Johnson C. Smith University

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 8, 2024 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Mar 14, 2024

Diversity, equality, and representation are essential across all industries, including facilities management. In honor of Black History Month, Erna Perkins-Jones shares her FM success story, discusses what the annual observance means to her, and offers advice for future facility leaders, no matter their skin color. Perkins-Jones is the director of facilities at Johnson C. Smith […]

DHS Provides Glimpse into Security Playbook for Super Bowl LVIII

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 8, 2024 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Feb 8, 2024

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas traveled this week to Las Vegas to review U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operations for Super Bowl LVIII with state and local law enforcement and the National Football League (NFL). For the past 18 months, DHS employees worked with local officials to assess potential risks and developed plans […]

Feds Charge Man for Drone Flight over Stadium During AFC Championship Game

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 7, 2024 Safety

Updated: Feb 7, 2024

A Pennsylvania man is facing federal charges for illegally flying a drone over M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., during the National Football League’s (NFL) AFC Championship game on Jan. 28. Considered a major threat, the unsanctioned drone flight prompted security officials to temporarily suspend the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. […]