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Net-Zero Buildings: A Federal Mandate

An intro to net-zero building practices stemming from U.S. Federal Government mandate. Review the Green Building Initiative (GBI) Guiding Principles compliance requirements […]

Sustainability Makes Financial Sense

FM leaders at the University of Houston work to combat assumptions about sustainability cost and practicality through a robust sustainability program addressing […]

Owner-Driven Independent Performance Contracting

The presentation explores Independent Performance Contracting, how it differs from Traditional Contracting, and the benefits of the independent approach.

Sustainability How-To Guide: Commissioning Existing Buildings

This guide addresses sustainability implementation within existing structures. The commissioning process is described, including how to select a project, issue a request […]

Smart Lighting There Is More to It Than Changing Lamps and Ballasts

A beginner’s guide to corporate lighting upgrade tips for maximized energy savings. Review of lighting technologies from the scope of the three […]

Build Your Energy Program

Saving energy and reducing utility costs using today’s technologies and best practices has never been more achievable. However, many Facility Managers have […]

Life After Carbon: The Next Global Transformation of Cities

Explores the ideas framed in “Life After Carbon,” a sweeping look at how the transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources of […]

50 Greener Shades: The March to Sustainability

Feeling pressure to engage in sustainable practices? Motivated to do something but not sure where to start? Trying to please everyone with […]

Improving Organizational Productivity with Building Automation Systems: Research Report

Learn how to demonstrate that smart, integrated technologies produce organizational productivity gains in addition to energy and environmental savings.

Smart Energy Management: A Win for the Environment, People and Business

The trend of energy consumers playing a key role in energy consumption and potential reduction carries over to the workplace. The value […]