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To help meet the building tech company’s sustainability goals, Johnson Controls has entered an agreement with energy firm Constellation to support the development of two new solar projects and match the power needs of four major Johnson Controls facilities in Pennsylvania. Specifically, Constellation’s Offsite Renewables Plus (CORe+) retail power product is supporting the development of two […]
In all likelihood, you’ve noticed—and participated in—the shift toward green facility management over the recent years. One overlooked aspect of sustainability is keeping things green even before a facility starts being used. By ensuring new facilities are built with sustainable principles, they are better suited to fit in with existing infrastructure. While it can be […]
The global HVAC industry is undergoing a transformational shift, driven by the convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainability initiatives. These trends are redefining how HVAC systems are designed, managed, and secured across residential, commercial, and industrial environments. Frost & Sullivan’s latest analysis of the HVAC sector highlights […]
On Aug. 16, President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), a comprehensive package that includes nearly $370 billion in historic climate and energy investments. “The Inflation Reduction Act invests $369 billion to take the most aggressive action ever—ever, ever, ever—in confronting the climate crisis,” said Biden. U.S. Environmental Protection […]
Hand sanitizer became a common feature at facilities long before 2020, but recent years have seen it become a routine fixture in our lives. Since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, we’ve had first-hand experience of how useful sanitizer can be for maintaining personal hygiene. Yet some facilities may be seeing a decline in engagement with […]
Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. WNBA Training Facility Built by Women The WNBA’s Seattle Storm is building a new state-of-the-art training facility in the team’s hometown. The Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performance will include two side-by-side basketball courts; two exterior 3x […]
After a natural disaster, you may be dealing with a lot of debris at your facility, whether it be generated from damage to the buildings themselves or to the property surrounding them—and cleanup is costly and time consuming. The EPA has reissued its debris guide that places stronger emphasis on pre-incident planning for disaster-related waste […]
In Part 1, we looked at the benefits of implementing an EPP policy and discussed how to get started prioritizing what you want to include in an EPP. As the champion of an EPP in your facility, your input will be crucial in the construction of your facility’s EPP. Today, we’ll present specific recommendations of […]
The West Fertilizer Company in West, Texas operated out of a building that was originally constructed in 1961, and the facility was expanded, piecemeal, over the next 52 years. However, its underlying construction remained the same: a wood-framed building with asphalt shingles and plywood bins for storing fertilizer-grade ammonium nitrate (FGAN) and other bulk agricultural […]
Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. In recent years, the conversation surrounding climate change has intensified, prompting many businesses to take greater responsibility for their environmental impact. Recognizing the urgency to address climate-related risks and opportunities, regulatory bodies such as […]