Tag: Climate Change
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Adapting To Climate Uncertainty
Facility executives can enhance their organizations' resilience to weather disasters through proactive measures and informed decision-making.
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.
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%.
The Way Forward For Greener Cities
Innovative funding solutions and partnerships have a major role in helping local governments create greener cities.
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.
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: 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.