Tag: energy waste

The $150 Billion Energy Waste Problem Buildings Are Ignoring

By Ari Shultz, Entech May 1, 2026 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: May 1, 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.  The residential and commercial building sector is the leading energy consumer in the U.S. economy, accounting for approximately 40% of the nation’s entire energy consumption and 35% of U.S. carbon emissions. What’s worse? The […]

5 Benefits of Using Building Information Modeling in Facility Construction

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Mar 14, 2024 Building Controls

Updated: Mar 14, 2024

Building information modeling (BIM), a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a facility, creates a shared knowledge resource for information, making it easier for facilities managers to make decisions, according to the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG). The WBDG notes that while some might think of BIM as just 3D modeling and […]