Tag: Waste Management

How FMs Can Build Trust and Drive Sustainable Change Through Transparency

By Ray Hatch, Quest Resource Management Group Nov 21, 2024 Green Building

Updated: Nov 21, 2024

Sustainability has become a major focus for facilities managers in today’s world. It’s not just about reducing energy consumption or waste and leveraging the power of data; it’s also about being transparent in sustainability efforts. Transparency plays a crucial role both internally and externally, and here’s why it’s so important in efforts to achieve lasting change. Building a Sustainable Corporate Culture Transparency about sustainability efforts within an organization helps to establish […]

Kansas City Soccer Stadium Scores Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Nov 19, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 19, 2024

CPKC Stadium, home of the Kansas City Current professional women’s soccer team in Missouri, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED certification is among the most widely used green building rating systems in the world. “We are thrilled to earn LEED Gold certification […]

Reimagining Facilities Management with the Internet of Things

By Beth Milano, MachineQ & John Strom, GP-Pro Oct 28, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: Oct 28, 2024

Rapid technological advancements have dramatically altered how we live, work, and interact. This sentiment is especially true for facilities managers where digital tools like the Internet of Things (IoT) bring substantial benefits via automation and sensor-enabled intelligence. IoT-powered smart facilities streamline operations, reduce costs, and automate tasks, while meeting demands for sustainability, cleanliness, and seamless […]

Goal! Portland Timbers Stadium Scores Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 7, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 7, 2024

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 […]

Unleashing the Power of Data: Sustainability and Waste Reduction in Manufacturing

By Ray Hatch, Quest Resource Management Group Sep 20, 2024 Green Building

Updated: Sep 20, 2024

Waste in manufacturing facilities is a significant issue that has far-reaching impacts on both the environment and operational efficiencies. With manufacturing contributing to over 30% of the nation’s carbon footprint, the need for waste reduction is both critical and urgent. Manufacturers have a golden opportunity to enhance their sustainability and business performance. By using the […]

Top 10 Earth Day Must-Reads for Facilities Managers

By Joe Bebon, Editor Apr 22, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 22, 2024

Unless Elon Musk stops messing around with Twitter and gets us to Mars, Earth is our only home for the foreseeable future. That means we’ve got to take good care of the planet and conserve its finite natural resources. It’s also why sustainability is a hot topic all year long and why facilities managers are […]

Obtaining Sustainable Waste Reduction in Facilities

By Miles Oliver, Contributing Writer Nov 20, 2023 Green Building

Updated: Nov 20, 2023

In 2018, the United States generated 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW), which is the trash created by homes, businesses, and institutions. While 32% was recycled or composted, Americans still have a long way to go in improving waste reduction and reducing our impact on the environment. As a facilities manager, you have […]

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Report Ranks Top 50 Green Colleges Amid Rising Student Demand

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

Updated: Nov 2, 2023

Is your school green enough to attract eco-conscious students? The Princeton Review released the 2024 edition of its annual Guide to Green Colleges—an online resource the company has published since 2010 for college applicants wanting to attend schools that foster a culture of environmental responsibility. Based primarily on the company’s surveys of administrators at 683 colleges […]

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 […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of September 2023

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 27, 2023 Under Construction

Updated: Oct 31, 2023

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Messi Mania in Miami Want to attract global attention to your American soccer team and build a massive sports complex? Just get yourself one of the world’s best players! When Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami CF signed […]