First Three Landscapes Certified By SITES
Facility Executive Magazine The SITES rating system is focused on the sustainable design, construction, and maintenance of built landscapes. First Three Landscapes Certified By SITES appeared first on...
View ArticleNEW PRODUCT FLASH: Moka by Cascades Tissue Group
Facility Executive Magazine This new bathroom tissue is unbleached and composed of 100% reycled fiber. NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Moka by Cascades Tissue Group appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
View Article2011 Version Of Standard 189.1
Facility Executive Magazine When introduced in 2009, the standard was the first code intended commercial green building standard in the U.S. 2011 Version Of Standard 189.1 appeared first on Facility...
View ArticleGuide Explains How To Implement Sustainable Practices Based On Government...
Facility Executive Magazine U.S. Government Policy Impacts and Opportunities for Facility Management is available online free of charge as part of IFMA's “Sustainability ‘How-to’ Guide" series. Guide...
View ArticleAir Curtains Allowable In Pending IgCC
Facility Executive Magazine An air curtain (or "air door") employs a stream of air to create an air seal, separating different environments while allowing traffic flow. Air Curtains Allowable In...
View ArticleTree Plantings On College Campuses
Facility Executive Magazine AASHE, a three year partner of the Arbor Day Foundation, is encouraging its member campuses to plant trees this spring. Tree Plantings On College Campuses appeared first on...
View ArticleAASHE's New Quarterly Review On Higher Ed Sustainable Actions
Facility Executive Magazine With a nearly 250% increase of participants in its STARS program since 2011, AASHE has launched a quarterly review to share best practices. AASHE's New Quarterly Review On...
View ArticleEarth Week At U of Nevada, Reno
Facility Executive Magazine Facilities staff call attention to recycling with a giant "N" made of plastic water bottles. Earth Week At U of Nevada, Reno appeared first on Facility Executive Magazine.
View ArticleMcDonald's Shares Green Practices Reports
Facility Executive Magazine The restaurant company's 2012 report addresses projects in eight categories. Suppliers recognized in another report. McDonald's Shares Green Practices Reports appeared first...
View ArticleNEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Overburden Removal Warranty from LiveRoof
Facility Executive Magazine This applies to removing and replacing vegetative roof modules when assessing and repairing roof membrane leaks. NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Overburden Removal Warranty from...
View ArticleHigher Ed Buildings Earn Top Green Globes Rating
Facility Executive Magazine The University of British Columbia is home to two classroom facilities recognized for elevated sustainability. Higher Ed Buildings Earn Top Green Globes Rating appeared...
View ArticleNEW PRODUCT FLASH: Dyson Airblade™ Hand Dryer from Dyson
Facility Executive Magazine A life cycle assessment conducted by a Massachusetts-based university found the Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer to be the most sustainable way to dry hands. NEW PRODUCT FLASH:...
View ArticleUSGBC Announces Changes to LEED 2012
Facility Executive Magazine Changes address revised delivery and ballot schedule; due out in 2013, revision will become LEED V4 instead of LEED 2012. USGBC Announces Changes to LEED 2012 appeared first...
View ArticleNew Report on Role of Cities in Green Economy
Facility Executive Magazine The report is a synthesis of stakeholder perspectives from five major North American cities visited on USGBC’s The Road to Rio+20 engagement event series. It highlights five...
View ArticleBIFMA Announces Over 40 Furniture Manufacturers With level Certified Products
Facility Executive Magazine Developed in accordance with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) procedures, level is the label awarded to office furniture products that meet multiple criteria...
View ArticleNEW PRODUCT FLASH: LED Area Lights by MaxLite
Facility Executive Magazine These DLC approved products can replace metal halide and high pressure sodium outdoor lighting fixtures. NEW PRODUCT FLASH: LED Area Lights by MaxLite appeared first on...
View ArticleEnergy Star Recognizes Aggregates Production Site
Facility Executive Magazine In Sunol, CA, Lehigh Hanson's aggregates production site is the first of its type to achieve the Energy Star Challenge for Industry. Energy Star Recognizes Aggregates...
View ArticleNEW PRODUCT FLASH: Biobased Xorel by Carnegie
Facility Executive Magazine This textile features 60% to 85% bio content derived from sugar cane plant and can be used for wallcoverings, panels, or upholstery applications. NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Biobased...
View ArticleNEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Landfill-Free Verification from NSF Sustainability
Facility Executive Magazine A partnership between NSF and Sustainable Waste Solutions helps facilities divert waste from landfills, ensuring the waste is reused, recycled, or processed as waste to...
View ArticleSuper Bowl XLVIII Facilities Staff Are Going Green at MetLife Stadium
Facility Executive Magazine The stadium's sustainable practices might not be the star of the show on February 2, but behind the scenes, the facilities staff will be carrying out a variety of green...
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