Power resilience
Having resilient power infrastructure in place is now a key component of an energy management strategy. Just this month, the UK government warned that while it would continue to move forward with its net zero commitments, gas was still needed as a “back-up” to...
Back to Basics: 4 Earthquake Safety Tips
While some Americans may think earthquakes only happen in California and Hawaii, a recent earthquake in the Northeast and its aftershocks—the biggest earthquake in the area since 1884—prove earthquake preparation is important for everyone, including facilities...
Philadelphia Phillies Co-host Skilled Trades Program to Inspire Careers for Kids
Major League Baseball’s Philadelphia Phillies and NEST, an integrated facilities management company, are joining forces to launch the Skilled Trades All-Star Program, a dynamic initiative aimed at guiding Philadelphia-area youth towards promising careers in the...
Understanding Maryland’s Building Energy Performance Standard
Similar standards are being passed in cities and states around the country. Facility managers can see what may be in store for them in this example The recently passed Climate Solutions Now Act is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a variety of ways. One...
The next destination: Passive design airports
Airports around the globe contribute to the local economy, tourism, and trade. They are vital in connecting communities separated by vast rugged terrains and large bodies of water. Airports also produce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which contribute to the rising...
Victoria High School opens after upgrade
Work is complete on the upgrade and expansion of Victoria High School. The new addition creates spaces for 200 more students, and includes a new library and learning commons. “Our government continues to build, expand and upgrade schools throughout the province...
Toronto adopts renewed climate actions
Toronto’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040 is at risk unless transformative actions are taken across all orders of government, businesses and residences, the city says. This includes making buildings more energy efficient and investing in a carbon-free...
Emergency Preparedness for Climate Disasters: Overcoming Hurdles in Schools
Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. Spring has arrived in much of the United States: flowers are budding, and frosty mornings are giving way to...
WorldGBC calls on EU policymakers to prioritise sustainable built environment policies
A set of new sustainable building policy recommendations has been launched by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), in collaboration with 24 of its European Green Building Council members. The ‘European Manifesto for a sustainable built environment‘ has been...
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin Officially Opens
The new 66,000-square-foot hospital is located in Dahlonega, Georgia. Residents in Dahlonega, Dawsonville and surrounding communities have a new hospital for emergency and inpatient care – and can have surgery close to home, too. The new Northeast Georgia Medical...