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  The Port of Long Beach continues to invest $2.4 billion over the next decade in its capital program, building out on-dock rail capacity, upgrading harbor structures, and preparing for a planned dredging effort. One of the port’s tenants is pitching in by funding a nearly $400 million effort to fill in an unused south…

  The dearth of corporate action on methane has been highlighted by a survey of 23 leading coffee and dairy companies. The report finds that while nine out of 10 companies recognize the link between livestock and climate change, just three of those surveyed — Danone, FrieslandCampina and General Mills — have set a target…

  What if there was a way to produce an annual sustainability report that would generate an uptick in share price on Wall Street while also meeting the expectations of environmental and social stakeholders?  That sounds like a fantasy, but there is a way to have it all with sustainability reporting: It’s called candor. That…

Facilities Management Advisor’s “Under Construction” series highlights some of the latest, most interesting facility project announcements every month. New NFL Stadium NFL games might be over for now, but a number of football teams (including the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars) are currently working on major stadium projects during the offseason. In Ohio, the Cleveland…

One of the major responsibilities of a facility manager is getting leadership to understand the cost of maintenance in all of its entirety. Key Takeaways: Facility managers can secure stronger budget support by focusing on total cost of ownership instead of just upfront purchase costs. Long-term financial analysis, including energy savings, maintenance costs and payback…

Knowing and responding to early warning signs is critical to the building’s health and the organization’s bottom line Key Takeaways: Small issues such as drafts, condensation and water stains can signal larger building envelope problems that may lead to costly structural and energy-related damage. Building envelope components, including roofs, walls, windows and flashing, function as…