Business Leaders Remain Bullish on Sustainability Goals Despite Economic Concerns

Business Leaders Remain Bullish on Sustainability Goals Despite Economic Concerns

Honeywell recently released its 1Q 2023 Environmental Sustainability Index, a quarterly indicator of key trends pertaining to global efforts in climate change mitigation and other sustainability initiatives. The global study, which surveyed more than 750 business leaders involved in the sustainability process, revealed that nearly 98% of organizations have been at least somewhat or extremely successful in…

Dual insight fits with green health care FM

Dual insight fits with green health care FM

  As a family physician and an engineer, Dr. Myles Sergeant brings dual insight on health care facilities management to his new role as executive director of the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care. He has taken on the position following the February 1 retirement of former executive director, Neil Ritchie. Dr. Sergeant practices family…

BCO releases new design guidance for greener and healthier offices

BCO releases new design guidance for greener and healthier offices

  Responding to challenges emerging from the pandemic and the accelerating need for the built environment to respond to climate change, the British Council for Offices (BCO) has released an early update to its Guide to Specification, which provides expert advice on how designers can create healthier offices that support changing working patterns, while reducing carbon emissions….

How will AI shape the future of clean energy?

How will AI shape the future of clean energy?

  AI is in the air.  I’m not able to open a social media app or newsletter without being reminded of the AI revolution. For the first time, it seems, the masses are understanding how AI and machine learning will change everything. Last week was the foremost utility trade show in the U.S. descended on the…

How to decarbonize concrete and build a better future

How to decarbonize concrete and build a better future

  Concrete is the most-consumed human-made resource on Earth, and the 14 billion cubic meters produced every year are projected to climb to 20 billion cubic meters by 2050, as human societies urbanize and demand for infrastructure grows. From bridges and hospitals to apartment blocks, offices and schools, concrete structures connect communities and shelter us…

Controlling Humidity in Your Facility: A Year-Round Problem

Controlling Humidity in Your Facility: A Year-Round Problem

While some might think humidity is only a problem in the summer, the wrong amount of humidity in a facility can be an issue year-round. Facilities professionals should therefore ensure their facilities have the correct amount of humidity not just for the comfort of their occupants but also to avoid damage to the building and…