2020 Green Lease Leaders Announced
A program of the Institute for Market Transformation and the U.S. DOE Better Buildings Alliance, Green Lease Leaders recognizes landlords and tenants who take action toward sustainable leasing terms. -...
View ArticleCarpet America Recovery Effort Releases 2019 Annual Report
Progress was made in carpet recycling rates and technological advances. - Read: Carpet America Recovery Effort Releases 2019 Annual Report at FacilityExecutive.com.
View ArticleNew LEED Guidance Addresses COVID-19 Reopening Strategies
Four new Safety First Pilot Credits from USGBC outline sustainable best practices for cleaning, workplace re-occupancy, HVAC, and plumbing. - Read: New LEED Guidance Addresses COVID-19 Reopening...
View ArticleCity Of Santa Fe Earns LEED Gold Certification
The New Mexico city is only the second in the world to achieve Gold status under more stringent USGBC LEED v4.1 rating system. - Read: City Of Santa Fe Earns LEED Gold Certification at...
View ArticleHas COVID-19 Opened Up A New World Of Remote Work?
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to remote working as the digital world is finally at a stage where it can support technology like virtual meetings. - Read: Has COVID-19 Opened Up A New...
View ArticleCal Maritime And JMU Win Virtual Wind Competition
California State University Maritime Academy and James Madison University have claimed the top awards in the first virtual Collegiate Wind Competition. - Read: Cal Maritime And JMU Win Virtual Wind...
View ArticleSustainable Ratings, SITES And TRUE, Release Safety First Pilot Credits
In response to COVID-19, GBCI introduces these credits focused on landscape management and zero waste for buildings and sites. - Read: Sustainable Ratings, SITES And TRUE, Release Safety First Pilot...
View ArticlePropane For Heating And Cooling
HVAC systems powered by propane offer flexibility for facilities in far-flung locations, among other potential benefits. - Read: Propane For Heating And Cooling at FacilityExecutive.com.
View ArticleLochinvar Monitors Fuel/Air Ratio
RealTime O2 Feedback™ technology constantly monitors the fuel/air ratio when the boiler is running, and provides a real-time report to allow for instant adjustments. - Read: Lochinvar Monitors Fuel/Air...
View ArticleLED Lighting Upgrade Will Save Manufacturer $150K Per Year
The retrofit will improve light levels at WernerCo’s 500,000-square-foot facility and lower the Midwest location’s lighting bill by 60% - Read: LED Lighting Upgrade Will Save Manufacturer $150K Per...
View ArticleUSGBC Announces 2020 European Leadership Awards
These awards recognize those advancing the development of sustainable, healthy, resilient, green buildings, cities, and communities. - Read: USGBC Announces 2020 European Leadership Awards at...
View ArticleDesigning For Distance
Architectural design in a post-COVID-19 world requires fostering human connectivity while maintaining safety. Find out how flooring plays a role in designing for distance. - Read: Designing For...
View ArticleASID Selects Newest Impact Of Design Case Study
M Moser’s “Living Lab” puts evidence-based design into action with a flexible, agile workspace that continually accommodates for client and employee needs. - Read: ASID Selects Newest Impact Of Design...
View ArticleBOMA International Announces W2 Challenge Champions
More than 2,000 commercial properties participated in two-year water and waste benchmarking initiative . - Read: BOMA International Announces W2 Challenge Champions at FacilityExecutive.com.
View ArticleASHRAE Announces Winners Of 2020 Student Design Competition
The 2020 Student Design Competition and Applied Engineering Challenge encourages students to become involved in the design of energy-efficient HVAC systems. - Read: ASHRAE Announces Winners Of 2020...
View ArticleCintas Chicago Facility Earns Zero Waste Certification
Cintas' distribution centers have earned Gold level under the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certification system for zero waste. - Read: Cintas Chicago Facility Earns Zero Waste...
View ArticlePitt Leases Alternative Energy Vehicles
The University of Pittsburgh is entering into an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to upgrade its fleet with alternative energy vehicles, supporting the university’s commitment to making the...
View ArticleAre Trees A Focus For Your Healthcare Facility?
For the second year, the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus Healthcare program will recognize healthcare facility campuses fostering community wellness through tree planting, education, and engagement....
View ArticleUSGBC Highlights 2020 Leadership Awards From Latin America
These eight green building award recipients include Pepsi World Trade Center, Prologis, and Nicaragua’s first LEED-certified project. - Read: USGBC Highlights 2020 Leadership Awards From Latin America...
View ArticleZero Energy, Zero Carbon Building Opens In New Spokane Eco-District
The five-story, 159,000-square-foot Catalyst building is one of the largest zero energy buildings in North America and one of the first zero carbon buildings to be certified by the International Living...
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