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...
Everything you wanted to know about carbon removals but were afraid to ask
By 2050, carbon dioxide removal could be a $1.2 trillion industry. On this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, McKinsey senior partner Mark Patel joins editorial director Roberta Fusaro to discuss McKinsey’s recent report about the business of carbon dioxide removal and...
4 ways that facilities can help support the planet
As many companies evaluate their impact on the planet, developing programs and practices that align with their ESG goals, facility cleaning and maintenance are certainly areas to consider. “In today’s landscape, where sustainability dominates discussions, there’s a...
The Importance of Clean and Maintained Garbage Rooms in Multi-Residential Buildings
Waste disposal systems in multi-residential buildings are under a great amount of pressure. Every day, residents pack their garbage down the interconnecting metal chutes which make up a building’s garbage disposal system, culminating in the garbage room. Cleanliness...
Solving the Data Center Power Supply Strain
Critical facilities can’t afford downtime, so they need to be proactive to avoid power shortages It’s not hyperbolic to say America, and much of the world, for that matter, is totally dependent on the internet. Schools, homes, dental offices, businesses, and even...
Tampa General Hospital Plans for a Men’s Health Center
The plans were made possible through a $6.5 million contribution from the Chivukula family. Tampa General Hospital (TGH) revealed plans for a new center focused on men’s health made possible with the contribution of Dr. Jagadamba and Krishna Chivukula to the TGH...
Nature-positive investments: Good for the planet and long-term value
“Investing is about reading the undercurrents of history,” says chief executive of Federated Hermes Limited, Saker Nusseibeh. Nusseibeh holds a doctorate in medieval history and, although a subject seemingly not related to finance, he believes it has influenced his...