Tag: energy efficiency

Carbon Data Management: Reducing Emissions for More Efficient Facilities

By Bryan Hopper, ENGIE Impact Jun 19, 2025 Green Building

Updated: Jun 19, 2025

Carbon data management is an enterprise-wide effort, requiring the tracking of resources including energy, waste, and more. Facilities managers (FMs) play a crucial role in supporting an organization’s sustainability efforts. Working closely with carbon and sustainability teams within their organization and incorporating data-driven decarbonization strategies into day-to-day facility operations can simultaneously drive sustainability goals and operational […]

Can Replacing Battery-Powered IoT with RF Technology Help Boost ESG Goals?

By Dr. Charles Greene, Powercast Corp. Jun 13, 2025 Access Control

Updated: Jun 19, 2025

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. As the U.S. smart building market reached $24.66 billion in 2024, the demand for Internet of Things (IoT)-driven automation continues to rise. From environmental sensors to access control systems, smart buildings rely heavily on […]

Smart Building Tech: A Strategic Line of Defense Against Rising Insurance Costs

By Dan Hollenkamp, Toggled Jun 4, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: Jun 5, 2025

Just as commercial real estate (CRE) began to recover from the impacts of COVID-19, the industry is now entering a new era of financial pressures. Driven by an uncertain economy, aging infrastructure, extreme weather events, and a more conservative insurance underwriting landscape, property insurance premiums are climbing at an alarming rate. In Q1 2024, commercial […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of May 2025

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 30, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 2, 2025

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. More Mental Health Support May was Mental Health Awareness Month, a campaign to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and promote support for those affected by mental illness. Coinciding with the annual observance, Prisma Health leaders […]

Unlocking the Future of Commercial Facilities Through Occupancy Setbacks

By Sadiq Syed, Schneider Electric May 12, 2025 Building Controls

Updated: May 12, 2025

Commercial office building owners are racing to make their properties smarter, more resilient, and more adaptive. The drive for greater energy efficiency and occupant comfort is intensifying, fueled by the need to deliver rapid returns on investment while navigating rising electricity and operational costs. Supporting Net-Zero Goals Occupancy setbacks have been identified as a powerful […]

Georgia College Earns Top LEED Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 12, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: May 12, 2025

Agnes Scott College’s Main Hall—an iconic building that has served as the architectural centerpiece of the Decatur, Ga.-based college since 1891—has been certified LEED Platinum, the highest level in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification rating system. Following a renovation project, Main Hall now joins Rebekah Scott Hall as the college’s second building […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of April 2025

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 1, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: May 5, 2025

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. NFL Team’s Homecoming Who doesn’t love a good homecoming story? The NFL’s Washington Commanders are set to return to the nation’s capital after signing a deal with the Washington, D.C., government to build a new stadium at […]

Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners: Budget-Friendly Facilities Management

By Miles Oliver, Contributing Writer Apr 28, 2025 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Apr 29, 2025

Running a facility is getting more expensive every year—utility bills climb, materials cost more, and service contracts keep getting pricier. The knee-jerk reaction might be to cut, cut, cut, but cutting corners actually isn’t the answer here. Instead, smart money-saving moves can make your facility run better while costing less. Whether it’s smarter energy use, […]

U.S. Green Building Council Finalizes New LEED v5 Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Apr 28, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 28, 2025

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has officially launched LEED v5, the latest version of its flagship LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building certification program. The USGBC released the first draft of the highly anticipated update in late 2023. In 2024, the group held two public comment periods, receiving more than 7,000 […]

Unlocking Long-Term Savings, Efficiency Through Smart Waste Practices

By Perry Moss, Quest Resource Management Group Apr 22, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 22, 2025

As sustainability becomes a vital component of facilities management, it’s essential to view waste management strategies not just as a responsibility but as a valuable pathway to achieving immediate cost savings and long-term operational efficiency. By transforming waste practices from reactive measures to proactive investments, facilities managers can significantly enhance their operational performance, create a […]