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As Black History Month began on Feb. 1, Howard University—one of the most prominent Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—jumpstarted a series of major campus development projects. Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA announced the beginning of extensive renovations during a groundbreaking ceremony and “hard hat” tour at its Myrtilla Miner Building, a 109-year-old landmark…

Facility managers play an important role in ensuring indoor air quality (IAQ). The direct and indirect impacts of IAQ are well understood, particularly for those who suffer from lung or heart conditions. The U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS) has estimated that poor IAQ may cost the country up to £20 billion (~$24 billion) annually and…

  European countries were forced to accelerate their renewable energy capacity after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sparked a global energy crisis. The EU’s REPowerEU plan aims to increase the share of renewables in final energy consumption overall to 45 percent by the end of the decade. However, a new report by energy think tank Ember…

  Recycling has become an increasingly important part of environmental sustainability. Over the last couple of decades, many businesses have implemented sustainable practices in their operations to reduce the amount of waste they generate and to ensure that “unavoidable” waste is diverted away from landfills and into recycling streams. Developing sustainable recycling practices across business…

Buildings are significant producers of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to Natural Resources Canada, energy consumption of homes and buildings accounted for 17% of GHGs in 20141. Improving buildings’ energy efficiency is an important component of Canada’s plan to reduce GHG emissions by 40% by 2030 (compared to 2005 levels). The need for new solutions…

“Get up, get to it, do a good job.” Ten experts on how FM can build resilience in times of crisis.  In January 2023, the UK enjoyed headlines such as – “The UK recession will be almost as deep as that of Russia”, “UK faces worst and longest recession in G7” and “Third of world…