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Decarbonization Video Series

This video blog series highlights the important work of our carbon reduction partners, who share takeaways, best practices, and actionable steps you […]

Sustainability Worst Practices

This guide covers common mistakes facilities make, the consequences that can follow, and corresponding solutions that can lead facility operations’ green programs […]

Wastewater Energy Management Toolkit

Municipal wastewater treatment systems in the U.S. consume approximately 30 billion kWh annually, and their operations are typically the largest energy users […]

Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Toolkit

This collection of resources enables state and local communities to benefit from the experience of partners who have successfully established and implemented […]

Respecting Human Limits: Densification Research and Design

We are often asked to make office space as efficient as possible. Our clients want to know “What can we do in […]

12 Tips for Heating Best Practices

Facility managers and executives continuously look for sustainable solutions to reduce energy usage and lower overall spending. The 12 best practice recommendations […]

Sustainability Tools and Practices

Learn about the first steps to getting a green campaign started, including tools and best practices for establishing a policy, strategic plan, […]

Quick Bank Branch and Rebuild Planning

This document provides a case study of a temporary bank branch that was built in two weeks. Strategic questions about rebuilding are […]

A Deliberated Talent Management Approach Toward Developing Future FM Leaders

Trend reports project up to 50 percent of the experienced FM workforce will leave the workplace within 10-15 years. Accordingly, this white […]

Business Continuity Planning 101

A comprehensive presentation on business continuity planning (BCP), addressing compliance factors as well as best practices for plan development, testing and maintenance.