Tag: energy efficiency

Your Front Door Is a Performance System: Managing High-Traffic Entrances for Reliability and Efficiency

By Brian Ha, STANLEY Access Technologies Aug 5, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Aug 5, 2026

Every day, thousands of people pass through building entrances without a second thought, until something goes wrong. A malfunctioning door during peak hours isn’t just an inconvenience; it disrupts operations, creates safety risks, and slows critical building flow. For facilities managers overseeing high-traffic environments, such as hospitals, retail centers, corporate campuses, transit hubs, and more, […]

7 Ways AI Can Optimize a Retail Facility’s Maintenance Strategy

By Zac Amos, Contributing Writer Jul 28, 2026 Building Controls

Updated: Jul 28, 2026

Retail facilities depend on reliable building systems to keep stores safe and efficient. Maintaining heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, refrigeration units, lighting, and other critical assets is essential for minimizing disruptions, controlling operating costs, and creating a positive customer experience. Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping facilities managers take a more proactive approach by analyzing […]

Back to Basics: What to Know About Edge AI in Facilities Management

By April Miller, Contributing Writer Jul 13, 2026 Back to Basics

Updated: Jul 13, 2026

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. In facilities management, edge artificial intelligence (AI) can be transformative. Automating routine tasks and improving the accuracy of building data could streamline workflows and lower operational expenses. However, successful deployment requires management to understand what edge AI […]

When Buildings Start Talking: How AI Turns Historical Data into Proactive Building Intelligence

By David Duncan, Johnson Controls Jul 6, 2026 Green Building

Updated: Jul 6, 2026

Facilities management is entering a new phase with intelligence, foresight, and strategic value at the forefront. As buildings generate more data than ever before, facilities leaders now have the opportunity to turn that information into competitive advantage. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a practical way to transform fragmented building data into proactive operational intelligence. More importantly, […]

Facilities Projects Your College Should Tackle Over Summer Break

By Zac Amos, Contributing Writer Jun 30, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Once students leave campus, the window opens for projects that are impossible to complete safely or efficiently during the academic year. Empty halls and classrooms create the perfect environment for overhauls and cosmetic updates. The big challenge here is often identifying which projects to prioritize. While every campus has unique needs, facilities managers should aim […]

MetLife Stadium Scores Green Building Certification Ahead of FIFA World Cup

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 11, 2026 Green Building

Updated: Jun 11, 2026

MetLife Stadium, in partnership with the FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ Host Committee, has achieved LEED v4.1 Gold certification for Existing Buildings from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The special designation reinforces the stadium and region’s long-term commitment to sustainability ahead of hosting eight matches, including the Final, in this year’s FIFA Men’s World […]

Where Are the Greenest Stadiums in North America?

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 5, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 5, 2026

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched the Sustainable Stadiums Interactive Map, a new tool that helps fans, media, venue operators, and city leaders explore LEED- and TRUE-certified stadiums across North America—alongside LEED-certified hotels, restaurants, and other buildings located near participating venues. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is one of the most widely used green building rating […]

5 Questions Facilities Managers Should Ask Before Trusting AI with HVAC Optimization

By Chuan He, ClimaMind Jun 2, 2026 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: Jun 2, 2026

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.  Artificial intelligence (AI) is showing up in more conversations about HVAC energy savings. That is not surprising. Heating and cooling are expensive, controls data is increasingly available, and many buildings still have room for […]

Kansas City Chiefs Stadium Scores Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 13, 2026 Design and Construction

Updated: May 13, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs announced GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium has received Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) v4.1 Gold certification for existing buildings from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), further cementing the NFL team’s commitment to sustainability. The LEED v4.1 for existing buildings tracks data over a 12-month period, measuring metrics related […]

If You Neglect Boiler Maintenance Now, It Could Cost You Later

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 6, 2026 Heating and Cooling

Updated: May 6, 2026

While boilers may not be top of mind over the warmer summer months, Goodway Technologies is sharing a reminder that skipping boiler maintenance before the weather starts cooling down again can lead to unnecessary costs and potential repairs. Even just 1/8” of scale can increase fuel consumption by 8%, leading to significant financial losses for facilities that […]