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Why Don’t More Companies Have Efficiency Targets?

01/24/2020

Energy efficiency is good for the environment, your company’s brand and its bottom line, but few companies have set specific energy efficiency targets. BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny explores how facilities managers can turn the tide.

What to Consider When Securing a Historic Building

01/21/2020

Preserving a historic building while still providing safety and security to the users can be achieved, but it won’t happen on its own. It must be planned. Learn what to consider and how to implement security into your space.

3 Sustainable Interior Design Trends You Should Know About

01/15/2020

We all have an opportunity to contribute to an overall healthier planet by considering the environmental and human health of the products and materials used in design projects. Here are three important sustainable, interior design trends for 2020. 

Consider Fire-Resistant Barriers in Open Layouts

01/13/2020

Should a fire break out in an open plan environment, smoke and flames can spread more than in a smaller or compartmented area. Active protection should be used in conjunction with passive protection. Learn more.

Australia Bushfires and How You Can Help the Climate Crisis

01/10/2020

In this FM Friday Buildings Podcast, associate editor Sarah Kloepple explains what scientists say is causing the unprecedented bushfires in Australia. She directs you to useful tips, how-tos and case studies, highlighting sustainable solutions that can leave a greener footprint for your building.

3 Low-Impact Options for Replacing R22 Refrigerant

01/09/2020

States are phasing out ozone-depleting refrigerants like R22 and R410A. The looming change has led to the production of low global warming potential (low-GWP) refrigerants you can specify in your next upgrade. Learn more.

 

How Dyson’s Airblade 9KJ Can Save Bathroom Costs, Space and Mess

01/09/2020

The Dyson Airblade 9kJ is a technologically advanced commercial hand-dryer that can help businesses save costs, energy, mess and more. See how it breaks down by the numbers.

Philadelphia Green Roof Embeds Charles Library Visitors in Nature

01/07/2020

The new Charles Library at Temple University in Philadelphia is home to the second-largest green roof in the city. It plays a key role in the building’s stormwater management and is helping the site target LEED Gold Certification. Read now.

 

Take Action Now to Reduce Building Carbon Emissions

01/06/2020

The building and construction industry stands as the world’s single largest emitter of carbon emissions when accounting for both operational and embodied carbon. Address emissions in the built environment by specifying products with recycled materials that can be recycled at end of life.

Unclean Restrooms Send Reputation Down the Drain

01/06/2020

Facility managers and building owners beware—unclean restrooms can send a negative message. Bradley Corporation’s annual Healthy Hand Washing Survey has come up with some significant statistics regarding restroom hand health practices and unclean restroom perceptions and consequences.

Roof Safety Tips for Facilities Managers

01/02/2020

What roof safety precautions does your crew take when they inspect the roof? Invest in roof safety equipment and strategies to protect your personnel. Read more.

Envelope Solar Panels Power Netflix’s Office of the Future

01/02/2020

The future home of Netflix in Los Angeles is the first commercial building in the city to implement solar-generated technology into the façade. Designed by Gensler and developed by Hudson Pacific Properties, the building, named EPIC, comprises 13 stories of creative office space on Sunset Boulevard.

The Open Office Debate

12/30/2019

Editors Valerie Dennis Craven and Janelle Penny discuss the evolution of open offices, including solutions, considerations and what the future holds.

Products That Save You Money

12/23/2019

Janelle Penny discusses products that affect the bottom line by reducing the use of resources and cut down on time and labor investment.

Future of Open Office Will Focus on Health and Personalization

12/17/2019

Industry leaders, reports and surveys consistently bring up a handful topics when discussing the future of open office workplace design: health, technology and comfort. Learn how to incorporate these trends into your space.

FM Friday: Editors Chat About the 2020 Colors of the Year

12/13/2019

Editors Valerie Dennis Craven and Sarah Kloepple talk about color of the year announcements, how they expect to see the colors used, and what the colors mean for design and occupants in a space.

How Hubbell’s Color-Tuning Technology Transformed a D.C. Law Office

12/12/2019

Now located at the new District Wharf development, the Michael Best law firm is outfitted with Hubbell Lighting’s SpectraSync color-tuning technology. Read on to learn about its intuitive features and how occupants reacted to the lighting controllability now at their fingertips.

The Steep Cost of Unplanned Downtime

12/10/2019

Downtime of critical building systems is increasingly costly, both financially and to your reputation. Learn how to maintain maximum uptime.

How Technology Saves This Hospital $3.2 Million a Year in Energy Costs

12/09/2019

Looking to deliver enhanced care in a larger facility with more beds on the same budget, Humber River Hospital used technology to its advantage. Find out what they did and how you can implement technology for results in your facility.

BUILDINGS Editors on the Top Stories of 2019

12/06/2019

Editor-in-chief Janelle Penny and associate editor Sarah Kloepple dive deep into the stories that resonated most with readers this year, from VRF HVAC further assimilating into the North American market to interior design trends to gender-neutral restrooms. Listen now.