Tag: LEED

New Guide Explores Green Buildings as Catalyst for Sustainable Finance

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 19, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 19, 2025

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the global developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification program, has released a guide on how green rating systems can accelerate sustainable finance by increasing confidence in performance outcomes while lowering transaction costs. Titled “Green Building & Sustainable Finance: Accessing Capital to Accelerate Market Transformation,” the guide covers […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of August 2025

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 29, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 2, 2025

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. White House Makeover There’s no denying that President Donald Trump has a certain style. The billionaire businessman-turned TV star-turned politician is famously associated with opulent gold and marble décor at his properties. Now that he’s back at […]

Aloha, Sustainability! Hilton Renovation in Hawaii Earns Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 19, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Aug 19, 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort announced that its newly renovated Tapa Tower has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This marks the first LEED-certified tower within the Park Hotels & Resorts portfolio, an independent spin-off from hospitality giant Hilton. “We see the achievement of this LEED […]

How Waterless Urinals Can Help Boost Building Sustainability

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 13, 2025 Green Building

Updated: Aug 13, 2025

Facilities managers looking for high-impact sustainability upgrades are turning to an often-overlooked fixture: the urinal. The shift toward waterless urinals, specifically, appears to be gaining momentum across commercial real estate, education, and healthcare sectors. This is because managers are under increased pressure to reduce water usage, trim utility expenses, and meet growing environmental compliance standards. […]

Chicago Law Firm’s New Office Earns Top Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 11, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 11, 2025

Chicago-based law firm Neal Gerber Eisenberg (NGE) announce that its newly built-out office achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification, the highest level awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The firm relocated to The Bell, a renovated Chicago landmark at 225 W. Randolph St., in May 2025 and said its […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of June 2025

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

Updated: Jul 1, 2025

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. Netflix Studios in Jersey Lights, camera, action! Netflix and New Jersey officials recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at Fort Monmouth, marking the start of construction for the entertainment giant’s new state-of-the-art production facility. California-based Netflix plans to invest […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ Arena Scores Top Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 3, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 3, 2025

Fiserv Forum, home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The facility joins Portland’s Moda Center as one of only two NBA arenas to achieve Platinum certification under LEED v4.1 for Operations and Maintenance (O+M) and now represents […]

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 […]

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 […]