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Developing an Energy Master PlanHow an effective energy master plan IDs inefficiencies and conserves energy
FMJ |
Implementing Energy Efficiency in Commercial and Industrial Buildings Analyst Insights: Frost & Sullivan |
Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management & the C-Suite: The Eternal QuestionWhy corporate real estate has yet to earn a real seat at the senior leadership table—and how it can
CoreNet Global: The LEADER |
ASHRAE/IES publish user's manual for commercial building energy standard 90.1News: Products and Services |
Reducing Real EstateFlex work and hoteling in the corporate workplace
FMJ |
Workspace Technology Tools Help Organizations Support Mobile Staff Engagement and ProductivityIntegrated workplace planning strategies provide a win/win for employers and staff
CoreNet Global: The LEADER |
Germany tops list of global energy efficiency rankings, with USA in 13thSurveys
ASHRAE updates guide on specifying building automation systems, solicits review for next editionNews: Products and Services
International societies partner to ensure optimal indoor environmental qualityNews: Associations and Organizations
Integrated NIOSH program promotes total worker health and safetyNews: Associations and Organizations
Roofing Management Programs and Roofing RepairsHow To: BOMI International |
Navigant: Smart waste technologies will enhance waste management offeringsSurveys |
The heat is onDemand for environmentally responsible building materials is growing and innovative manufacturers are responding
FM World |
 Updated 2015 International Codes to support safety, resiliency in built environment News: Products and Services |
Report: State and local agencies moving towards mobile work readiness, but face roadblocksSurveys |
The "Hidden" Benefits of LEED-EB Certification: Insurance DiscountsWays LEED-EB Certification Saves or Makes You Money
Sustainability: Leonardo Academy |
 ACORE report explores evolving power industry, renewable energy technologies News: Products and Services |
 Public awareness key to driving building design that impacts wellness and productivity Surveys |
ISSA and CIRI announce improvements to Clean Standard: K-12News: Products and Services |
ACORE poll shows regional business leaders favor renewable energySurveys |
ACEEE survey: Cities are confronting urban heat island effect, preparing for extreme weather eventsSurveys |
New CHPS label introduced for healthy, eco-friendly school building productsNews: Developments |
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 BSRIA hydronic design guide to assist with design of energy-efficient variable flow systemsNews: Products and Services |
The Carbon Trust urges U.K. businesses to use new ESOS regulations to maximize energy savingsNews: Regulations and Government |
Lincoln Public Schools targets 5% utilities reduction with ARCHIBUS FM software/BAS integrationNews: Contract Awards |
GBCI and Bureau Veritas announce partnership to support LEED certification in global hubsNews: Associations and Organizations |
The Green Grid to help optimize data center energy efficiency in Singapore—key Asia-Pacific hubNews: Associations and Organizations |
 Toronto long-term care facilities now feature "bird-friendly" green roofsNews: Contract Awards |
 Oldcastle's pre-fabricated bathrooms help L.A. Live Marriott open two months early News: Contract Awards |
American Institute of Architects partners with alliantgroup to maximize tax credits, incentivesNews: Contract Awards |
 NRG Energy helps make Levi's Stadium first in USA eligible for LEED Gold for new construction News: Contract Awards |
Office Depot, Windfall launch pace-setting group savings program for green office products for USGBC chapterNews: Associations and Organizations |
 HESCO flood barriers protect property along Mississippi River News: Contract Awards |
ASHRAE, IAQA join forces to grow resources for indoor air quality professionalsNews: Associations and Organizations |
Energy Department invests $14 million in innovative building efficiency technologiesNews: Developments |
 French shopping center awarded highest-ever BREEAM In-Use building management score News: Developments |
 GE LED luminaire provides clean, uniform lighting with dimming capabilities for commercial ceilings News: Products and Services |
 Cleanergy launches system to generate electricity from old and closed landfills News: Products and Services |
ASHRAE bEQ program qualifies as Florida energy rating system under new lawNews: Regulations and Government |
BRE helps create sustainable built environment standards in Latin AmericaNews: Developments |
 Newly opened U.S. embassies earn pace-setting LEED certifications News: Developments |
ASE names four stars of energy efficiency for 2014News: Developments |
 New and planned U.S. Embassies worldwide emphasize sustainable features News: Developments |
 Unique Paving Materials' eco-friendly asphalt sealer protects, preserves, beautifies pavement News: Products and Services |
Over 5,500 buildings to compete in fifth annual Energy Star Battle of the BuildingsNews: Developments |
 Ecologic Solutions earns first Green Seal GS-53 certification for eco-friendly sanitizer/disinfectantNews: Products and Services |
 SolarDock/Motech solar racking/panels system is first to meet industry-changing California fire regulations News: Products and Services |
BREEAM credit awarded for qualified site sustainability managers; BRE to offer SSM coursesNews: Developments |
 BOMA's The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards honor 14 commercial propertiesNews: Developments |
MSHDA sets pace with 1st LEED for Michigan state agency, and 2nd LEED v4 O+M in worldNews: Developments |
GBI launches Green Globes certification for sustainable interiors for owners or tenantsNews: Developments |
DIRECTV headquarters renovation leads the way with LEED Platinum ID+CNews: Developments |
 Franciscan St. Francis Health Environmental Services team earns first-of-kind cleaning certificationNews: Developments |
 CharisMac Engineering introduces self-learning lighting and energy controllerNews: Products and Services |
 WCMA awards recognize the best in window coverings; Hunter Douglas takes Product of the Year News: Products and Services |
 American Hydrotech launches iPad app for planning vegetative roofsNews: Products and Services |
Bayer opens Brazil's first Net Zero Energy buildingNews: Developments |
 Northside becomes North Carolina's first LEED Platinum elementary schoolNews: Developments |
 Vegetal i.D., local organizations pilot pace-setting blue/green roof stormwater management solution News: Products and Services |
IHS: Plastics recycling pushed to improve as China seeks to end role as dumping groundSurveys |
RnR report offers forecasts for global building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) marketSurveys |
Navigant: Shipments of advanced HVAC controls slowed by recovery, but set to double by 2023Surveys |
Northeastern portion of ACORE's 7th U.S. renewable energy report shows opportunities from Clean Power PlanSurveys |
Navigant: Stationary fuel cells to continue boom in prime power and residential CHP systemsSurveys |
Building energy management for small and medium-sized buildings to reach $1.3 billion in revenue by 2022Surveys |
Pristine Environments secures green cleaning contracts with First Potomac Realty Trust, Harris CorporationNews: Contract Awards |
BIFM's FM qualifications launched in the Middle East through M.H. Alshaya Co.News: Associations and Organizations |
