Tag: Climate Change

Extreme Weather

Keeping Your Facility Mold-Free In Extreme Weather

Resolving water issues can be costly, but mold is a secondary concern that can rear its ugly head long after water leakage is remedied.
Protecting Indoor Air

Q&A: Protecting Indoor Air From Outside Pollutants

A project lead from the Illinois ASHRAE Chapter shares how climate change will continue to impact air quality.
Building Safety

Building Codes And The Built Environment: Building Safety For Facility Managers

In a Building Safety Month wrap up, experts from the International Code Council discuss why building codes are critical to establishing and ensuring the safety of the built environment.
power grid

White House Launches Initiative To Boost America’s Power Grid

The initiative will bolster the U.S. power grid by accelerating improvements to its electric transmission and distribution network.
extreme weather interior design

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.
sustainable finance

Green Building Partnership Will Unlock Sustainable Finance On Global Scale

Together, BRE, GBCA and USGBC will work to unlock the sustainable finance needed for the built environment to play its role in meeting global climate goals.
climate change

Adapting To Climate Uncertainty

Facility executives can enhance their organizations' resilience to weather disasters through proactive measures and informed decision-making.
February 2024 Issue

Facility Executive February 2024 Issue

The February 2024 issue explores how to create safer, smarter and healthier workplaces. Plus, cybersecurity, climate change, and office design.
Johnson Controls

DOE Grant To Boost Johnson Controls’ U.S. Heat Pump Manufacturing

Updated Johnson Controls plants will produce an estimated 200,000 residential, commercial and industrial heat pumps combined – a production increase of 200%.
Greener Cities

The Way Forward For Greener Cities

Innovative funding solutions and partnerships have a major role in helping local governments create greener cities.
Air Quality

Three Tips To Keep IAQ Safer When Outdoor Air Is Unhealthy

From wildfire smoke to air pollution-ridden cities, facility managers must focus on healthier indoor air quality amidst outdoor air crisis fueled by climate change. Honeywell provides tips for keeping IAQ safer. 
Electric Boilers

Transitioning To Eco-Friendly Electric Boilers: 4 Key Considerations

When converting to electric boilers, consider power availability, how equipment fits, installation costs, and system reliability.
Climate Change Action

Climate Change Action: A Priority For The Gen Z Workforce

Nearly half (48%) of Gen Z workers in the UK would consider leaving a job that didn’t deliver on its sustainability promises.
BrainBox

BrainBox AI Proudly Unveils Its Autonomous Decarbonization Suite

The BrainBox suite for the commercial and retail real estate markets delivers an innovative solution to fight climate change.
sustainability reporting

Trusted Data And Transparency In Sustainability Reporting

Many organizations wonder what sustainability metrics will be both practical for success and compliant with new proposed regulations.
air quality and climate change

Managing Air Quality Amidst Climate Change

Effective OAQ monitoring offers access to air quality data around outdoor spaces and customized to fit an individual building’s needs.
Inflation Reduction Act

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.
Net Zero Retail Store

Achieving A Net Zero Retail Store: How An Energy Management System Can Help

By integrating an energy management system into daily operations, retail stores can easily begin the transition to net zero energy consumption and lower their energy bills.
GreenCity Arena Virginia

Proposed Virginia Arena Could Be Greenest In U.S.

To be built in Henrico County, VA, the proposed 17,000-seat GreenCity Arena is being planned as a net-zero energy project and is expected to be the greenest arena in the nation.

XDI Unveils Climate Change Asset Risk Analysis Capability

The climate change asset risk tool analyzes the expanding reach of hurricanes on high-vulnerability buildings to prevent damage.
Energy Incentives Webinar, Power Grid

Learn How To Capture Energy Incentives And Strengthen The Power Grid

Join us for this free webinar and learn how to to open new revenue streams, reduce energy costs, and advance sustainability goals at your facility with virtually no disruption to productivity.
facility resilience

Watch This: The Role Of Facilities Management In Handling Emergencies And Maintenance

This video webinar provides actionable strategies to safeguard your assets, protect lives, and ensure operational continuity.

[VIDEO] Job Order Contracting: Accelerating the Projects that Matter

This proven single-solicitation process accelerates project delivery while satisfying local bidding requirements. Learn all about Gordian’s JOC solutions .

Infrastructure Upgrades For Energy And Labor Savings: Scaling For Growth

How Arway Linen and Uniform is reducing water and energy consumption by 51%.