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Adapting to Extreme Heat: Challenges & Solutions for FMs

Tom Ryckaert speaks with Christa Dodoo and Eleni Myrivili about how rising urban temperatures affect facility management, highlighting the role of retrofits, […]

The Future of Sustainable Building Restoration with Deep Energy Retrofits

This article reviews the drivers behind energy performance regulations, how the building sector plays into reaching key milestones, and tactics to streamline […]

Meeting Ventilation Requirements, Achieving IAQ and Operational Efficiency

Claremore Indian Hospital recently upgraded its HVAC systems to significantly enhance indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy efficiency, ensuring optimal airflow and […]

4 Reasons to Retrofit Buildings for Net-zero Operations

Global building owners and operators recognize that much work is needed to help meet the IPCC-specified goal of limiting global warming to […]

How facility managers should lead net-zero action and how to start that journey

The world is now experiencing the convergence of two major crises. The first is the climate crisis, for which most countries are […]

A Facility Manager's Guide for Net-Zero Buildings

Decarbonizing operations was once revered as “nice to have” but has become a “must do.” As 50% of today’s buildings will still […]

Energy efficient by default

A look at incorporating efficiency into routine tenant fit outs and building renovations FMJ EXTRA | Case Study IPplePentation oI I63 in […]

Commercial New York High Rise Case Study

When this high-end high-rise started experiencing frequent lighting outages and sky-rocketing utility bills, they turned to ABM to help them modernize and […]

Play the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Game

FMs navigate the complicated process of evaluating energy efficiency and assessing retrofitting options in commercial buildings. This case study demonstrates a staged […]

Three Common Issues With Conventional Parking Lot Lighting

Parking lot lighting is outdoor lighting typically mounted on poles and located in parking lots, pathways and driveways, providing illumination for vehicles […]