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Construction Claims: Impact of Defective Construction on Long-term Facility Maintenance Costs
A study conducted to quantify the impact of defective construction procedures and methods on sustainable construction projects’ recurring FM costs. The data […]
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 […]
How to Hire a LEED Consultant
By Elaine Aye
Learn how to hire a LEED consultant to manage the LEED process in a sustainable facility that works for your mission, goals […]
Well-being Works: The Value on Investment
What if you worked in an office space that improved your cognitive performance? Last year the new headquarters for the American Society […]
Successfully Operating LEED Buildings: Setting Your Building Apart in the New Normal
Learn how to stay current on industry knowledge and apply up-to-date expertise on projects with LEED EB Recertification. Review case study of […]
An Overview of the Benefits and Risk Factors of Going Green in Existing Buildings
Using a comprehensive literature review methodology, this paper develops a framework for defining benefits and risks of retrofitting existing buildings to green […]
Two Shades of Green: Balancing Sustainability and Savings
Guidelines for establishing a lifecycle approach to sustainability management. Review a case study in which General Dynamics C4 Systems used their CMMS […]
Realistic Approach to Sustainable Design
A presentation on conserving energy and resources, and the benefits of recycling and reduction of materials used, thus minimizing the impact on […]
LEED Presentation (May 2006)
By Tia Heneghan
A comprehensive presentation on the basics for developing a Sustainable Facility Program, including LEED rating systems and frameworks for building assessment, and […]