Tag: U.S. General Services Administration

Water Management Tips for Multi-Building Campuses

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Oct 22, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: Oct 22, 2024

How can facilities managers (FMs) help organizations meet their sustainability goals while reducing costs? One important way is to implement a water management strategy that centers on optimizing water usage. This is especially important for facilities with multiple buildings, such as colleges and universities, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, corporate campuses with technology offices and […]

Advantages and Challenges of Green Roofs

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Mar 5, 2024 Green Building

Updated: Mar 5, 2024

Green roofs, also known as rooftop gardens, are planted over a waterproofing membrane and cover a facility’s roof with vegetation. Facilities managers should consider green roofs for stormwater management and energy savings, as well as to provide rooftop gardens, educational spaces, and urban food production. Facilities managers should also consider incorporating green roofs into new […]