Tag: built environment
IFMA, CIRI Team Up To Educate Facility Pros On Healthy Air
The facility management association has joined forces with Chemical Insights Research Institutes to share knowledge about healthy indoor environments.
ULI Names 10 2024 Americas Awards For Excellence Winners
Since 1979, the Urban Land Institute has honored land use developments that positively impact communities and enrich the built environment.
The Built Environment And Energy Retrofits
More green energy retrofits are prompted by incentives and sustainability goals.
Nurturing Equity In The Workplace
Cultural humility and belonging in the workplace revolve around fostering transparency, self-awareness, and dismantling hierarchical structures.
NIBS Names 2024 Built Environment Award Winners
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) recognized building industry leaders and scholarship recipients at its Building Innovation 2024 Conference (BI2024).
The Built Environment: How Do Weather Events Impact Interior Design?
New research from the American Society of Interior Designers and Chemical Insights Research Institute explores the impacts of extreme weather on interior design.
UL Solutions Adds UL Verified Healthy Building Mark For New Construction
New program advances indoor environmental quality in new building construction projects.
Optimizing The Office Environment For Efficiency, Workforce Health
Researchers from Hosei University examined the economic benefits of enhancing various elements in Tokyo office spaces for improved work efficiency and health.
Accurate Equipment Inventory: Key To The Evolving Built Environment
As built environments evolve, it’s critical to maintain an accurate equipment inventory for facility condition assessments and operations planning.
World FM Day 2023: Facility Management Makes A Difference
This year's theme, Making A Real Difference, recognizes the adaptability, collaboration and steadfast commitment facility managers have to the built environment.
National BIM Standard-US Version 4: Open For Public Comment
Three years in the making, NBIMS-US V4 will be unveiled at Building Innovation 2023 in September.
How The Inflation Reduction Act Will Impact The Built Environment
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is funding and incentivizing a more sustainable approach to constructing our built environment.
Green Leases: Three Actions To Drive Decarbonization
With just seven years left to halve emissions in the built environment and meet the Paris Agreement scenario, green leases can benefit landlords and tenants while serving to decarbonize real estate.
ASHRAE Recognizes Members At 2023 Winter Conference
ASHRAE took the opportunity to recognize achievements and contributions of its members as it kicked off its 2023 Winter Conference this week in Atlanta.
Johnson Controls OpenBlue Earns WiredScore Accreditation
Accredited Solutions program certifies that smart, connected building products perform to latest industry standards, provide value for building owners and operators.
First Airport Terminal In The World Achieves Full WELL Certification
San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1 achievement recognizes Boarding Area B facility for enhancing human health, well-being.
Powering A Greener Future
As people become more aware of the negative impact of carbon emissions, organizations have stepped up to do their part for the environment.
If Your Walls Could Talk—They’d Share Solutions For Reducing Carbon Emissions
In honor of Zero Emissions Day, see four ways the built environment can reduce its embodied carbon output.
New Coalition To Push For Workplace Health And Safety Policy
More than 40 national organizations, industry leaders, and trade associations join to create the Healthy Workplaces Coalition, which will focus on advocating for healthier and safer buildings.
How To Solve The Labor Shortage Facing The Smart Building Industry
Building management affords a great career trajectory with attractive career prospects right out of the gate.