I had a rare opportunity to experience my very first earthquake recently in New York City. While on the 11^th floor in a client’s building, a swaying motion began. I didn’t initially react because I thought I was becoming woozy. About 30 seconds passed, and the woman next to me said, “Did you feel that?”

As winter storms and freezing temperatures loom on the horizon, it’s time for any facility manager or building owner to ask the question – Is my roof ready for this?

United Continental Holdings announced that its subsidiary Continental Airlines will be operating the first U.S. commercial flight powered by advanced biofuels – and it takes off today.

LEED 2012, the newest update to LEED, includes an emphasis on transparency and ongoing operational excellence, as well as new credits and revised point values that reflect changes in technology and USGBC member priorities.

The EPA has announced the winner of the 2011 Energy Star National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings.   The University of Central Florida has emerged victorious in a contest featuring 245 buildings from across the country, fighting to reduce costs, protect health and the environment, and save energy.

Is your facility prepared to weather the winter storm?  Power loss, cold temperatures, snow, wind, ice, and a host of other potential problems need to be considered and addressed now to ensure your facility will run safe and smooth through the winter season.

115,500 structure fires occur annually in non-residential properties according to NFPA estimates – Do you have the best practices in place for when fire strikes?  These fires account for $3.1 billion in direct property damage.

When evaluating the security risk for a car bomber or crasher for a given facility, focus on the weights and velocities of vehicles that could be used to attempt penetration into sensitive areas.