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Sustainability and ESG are on the minds of so many business owners and maintenance managers, and energy use is a major part of the equation. Annually, small and midsize office buildings (under 100,000 square feet) use about 13 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per square foot, with lighting, HVAC, and computing often making up most of that…

For the last few months, Trellis has been developing Chasing Net Zero, a new reporting initiative designed to answer a simple question: How are companies faring on their paths to net zero? Starting the week of July 7, we’ll publish deep looks at the records of individual companies. For each case study, we’ll assess whether…

There’s been a noticeable increase in the number of people offering their services as fractional chief sustainability officers or independent sustainability consultants recently. Some of them are increasing their earnings, some are healing from burnout and some are reclaiming control over various dimensions of their lives. I can relate to these motivations; I started my…

Facilities managers know all too well the high cost of inefficiency—how anything from a lack of insulation to a poorly maintained HVAC system can lead to compounding utility costs. Inefficiency isn’t just about energy, though—it also encompasses water waste. And one of the most common sources of water waste is undetected, unaddressed leaking. Leaks can…

As Gen X and Baby Boomers retire, Gen Z is looking for membership platforms to build their skillsets and accelerate their career growth. The highly collaborative nature of the skilled trades means that for professionals across the industry, opportunities for career advancement and upskilling largely hinge on their ability to connect with other skilled workers….

United States Institute of Peace says DOGE takeover of headquarters led to rats and roaches in the building and other maintenance issues.   June 25, 2025 As the federal government continues assessing its stock of facilities nationwide, the process is creating uncertainty among occupants of the buildings, as well as facilities managers and their staffs. But…