Tag: built environment

Building Industry ‘Steps Up’ to Tackle Climate Change in COP27 Pledge to Global Leaders

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Nov 8, 2022 Design and Construction

Updated: Nov 8, 2022

Twenty-five of the world’s leading building industry organizations, including ASHRAE and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), have issued a joint statement to government representatives attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27). Titled “Building Industry Steps Up to Address Climate Change,” the statement serves as a pledge from the signatories that they will […]

Industry Groups Join Forces to Launch Healthy Workplaces Coalition

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff May 31, 2022 Design and Construction

Updated: May 31, 2022

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and ISSA–The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association announced the launch of the Healthy Workplaces Coalition, a new coalition of more than 40 national organizations, industry leaders, and trade associations collaborating to support and advance federal policy aimed at helping businesses and organizations better afford and implement health and safety improvements […]