Tag: Green Building

Top 10 States for LEED-Certified Green Buildings in 2024

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its annual Top 10 list of U.S. states LEED-ing the way on green buildings, with Massachusetts taking the top spot in 2024. The USGBC ranking is based on LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified gross square footage per capita over the past year. The LEED rating system […]

How Trump’s Second Term May Impact Facilities Management

It’s always difficult to foresee what will happen with any new administration, but experts had a little more certainty than normal when President Donald Trump returned to the White House this month. Following Trump’s re-election, there were mixed reactions regarding whether his new administration’s policies will benefit the facilities management industry as a whole. The […]

Cleveland Museum Earns Top Green Building Certification

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, in partnership with DLR Group, has achieved one of highest honors in sustainable building design, becoming the first museum in the United States to earn LEED v4 BD+C NC Platinum certification. A prestigious status designated by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED, or Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design, is […]

Goal! Portland Timbers Stadium Scores Green Building Certification

Providence Park, home of Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Portland Timbers, has been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The Timbers pursued LEED Gold status for the stadium as part of the club’s environment-focused Green Is Gold campaign. “Obtaining LEED Gold certification at Providence Park has been a priority of our […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of August 2024

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. ‘Unprecedented’ Disney Expansion Loved by kids (and many joyous adults) across the world, Disney theme parks are about to get even bigger and better! Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro recently unveiled massive plans to build new attractions […]

Citi HQ Becomes World’s Largest Healthy Building to Earn Top WELL Certification

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and Citi announced that the banking giant’s global headquarters in New York City achieved a health leadership milestone by earning WELL certification at the Platinum level. The 2.6 million square-foot building in Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood is now the world’s largest WELL-certified office space and the largest building to earn Platinum status. Developed […]

Male janitor with green cleaning supplies near wet floor sign

Top Challenges of Adopting Green Cleaning in Facilities

In commercial facilities, green management practices play a crucial role in protecting the environment, enhancing human health, achieving economic savings, fulfilling social responsibilities, and ensuring long-term competitiveness and compliance. By embracing sustainable practices, these buildings not only contribute to a healthier planet but also create a safer, more efficient, and more appealing environment for all […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of July 2024

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. $4.1B Plant for Ozempic Maker We’ve all heard of Ozempic, the “miracle” weight loss drug Hollywood stars started using to look slim on the red carpet, but did you know its primary use is to treat diabetes? […]

NBA Finals Stadiums Remain Dedicated to Keeping Fans and Staff Healthy

The American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, recently completed the reaccreditation process for GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA. The sports arena, home of the NHL’s Dallas Stars and the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, joined more than 100 facilities across the globe in renewing its GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation during […]

How FCA Designed Its New Philadelphia HQ for Employee Wellness

The pandemic forced us to focus on the health and well-being of our bodies. Now as we look ahead to the future of work, the same focus should also be placed on our environments. While it is an individual pursuit, wellness is significantly influenced by our physical, social, and cultural environments. The Global Wellness Institute […]