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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 […]

Your Home Away from Home

Have low-design corporate facilities become unproductive relics of the 20th century workplace? Consider research findings from the University of Exeter to investigate […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: No-Cost/Low-Cost Energy Savings Guide

The guide reveals the top four energy consumption pitfalls (equipment scheduling, sensor error, simultaneous heating and cooling and outside air usage) and […]

Is Your Office Stressing You Out and Making You Fat?

Investigating links between health, the built environment, and occupant behavior, this research highlights strategies for and benefits of designing, building, and managing […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: Sustainability in the Food Service Environment

This guide teaches food service managers and facility managers how to introduce sustainable practices. It addresses local purchasing, waste management, energy conservation, […]

Getting Started in Sustainable Facility Management

The basics of sustainable facility management, including an outline of essential strategies and tools. Getting Started in Sustainable Facility Management Christopher P […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: Turning Data Centers Green

This guide discusses the major obstacles to improving energy efficiency in data centers, emphasizing the necessity of strong project leadership, executive support, […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

This guide explains energy terminology, how to use Portfolio Manager and generate an ENERGY STAR® score. The resource also helps readers evaluate […]

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 […]

Cleaning: Finding a Microbiological Standard

This literature review contains background and findings on standards and benchmarks for the cleaning of high frequency touch surfaces, focusing on standards […]