Tag: U.S. Green Building Council

U.S. Green Building Council’s HQ Achieves Triple Platinum Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 26, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 26, 2023

Triple-platinum status isn’t just for rock stars and rappers anymore! The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that its headquarters in Washington, D.C., has been awarded a prestigious triple Platinum certification in LEED, TRUE, and WELL. This trio of certifications reflects USGBC’s commitment to healthy, productive, sustainable, and responsible work environments. The new headquarters, which also houses Green Business Certification […]

13 Most Haunted Facilities in America

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Oct 25, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 25, 2023

Hello, boils and ghouls! As we get ready to celebrate Halloween, we here at Facilities Management Advisor wanted to have some horrific fun by looking at the statistics and hauntings of 13 facilities throughout America. These buildings have facilities professionals who make sure everything runs smoothly despite the spirits, and they include hotels, an airport, […]

‘Explosive Growth’ for Streamlined LEED + WELL Building Certification Process

By Joe Bebon, Editor Oct 10, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Oct 10, 2023

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced “explosive growth and demand” for their streamlined pathway to dual LEED and WELL certification. Since the groups launched the process in April, 335 projects in 38 countries, accounting for 82 million square feet, have opted in. […]

U.S. Green Building Council Launches Draft Version of New LEED Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 28, 2023 Green Building

Updated: Sep 28, 2023

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) introduced a draft of its LEED v5 Operations and Maintenance (O+M) rating system for existing buildings. Buildings are responsible for around 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions, with 28% stemming from operational emissions, which include energy needed to heat, cool, and power them. LEED v5 is the newest version of LEED (Leadership in Energy and […]

D.C. Convention Center Earns LEED Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 20, 2023 Building Controls

Updated: Sep 20, 2023

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a 2.3 million square-foot facility in Washington, D.C., has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The convention center achieved LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings Gold certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions in […]

How to Improve Facility Health Through WELL

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Sep 13, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 13, 2023

COVID-19 brought wellness to the forefront of everyone’s minds, and as infection numbers are yet again going up, many facilities managers are looking for ways to make their facilities healthier by becoming WELL-certified through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). Angela Spangler, senior director of global market development for IWBI, was the speaker for the […]

Under Construction: Top Facility Projects of August 2023

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 30, 2023 Under Construction

Updated: Sep 28, 2023

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. LEED Platinum Warehouse Developers of the massive Bronx Logistics Center project in New York City have received a precertification letter from the U.S. Green Building Council designating the project with a LEED v4 Platinum rating, the highest […]

LAX Police Facility Adds to Airport’s LEED Gold Certifications

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jul 28, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Jul 28, 2023

The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is celebrating another sustainability success with its Airport Police Facility (APF) achieving the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification. The award is the airport’s second LEED Gold win in the past month, following certification of LAX’s Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility. Designed to adhere […]

NIBS Survey Examines Diversity in the Built Environment Workforce

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 5, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 6, 2023

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has released its 2023 Social Equity in the Built Environment Workforce Survey. This latest survey, which was completed in partnership with Avenue M Group, takes the pulse on where things stand in the industry with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It covers more ground, including a […]

New Streamlined Process for LEED and WELL Building Certifications

By Joe Bebon, Editor Apr 11, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 11, 2023

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), and the International WELL Building Institute pbc (IWBI) have released a streamlined process for projects pursuing certifications for the LEED green building rating system and the WELL Building Standard. The process streamlines documentation for projects that are pursuing both certifications at the same time […]