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A Look into Sustainable Roofs for High Performance Buildings

This presentation addresses the impact of sustainable roofing systems in relation to green building performance, offering a review of roofing technologies and […]

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 […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: Green Building Rating Systems

This guide presents an unbiased evaluation of 15 prominent green building rating systems. Charts and graphics provide at-a-glance information, while subsections supply […]

Restaurant on a Diet: A Healthy Choice for Patrons, Operators and the Environment

Whether a food court, cafeteria or a restaurant is part of your facility or you operate a standalone restaurant, this presentation will […]

Solutions Arena: Smarter Energy Management for Greater ROI

Energy management solutions are quickly transitioning from a nice-to-have to a necessity. Given that energy is typically an organization’s third highest cost […]

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 […]