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Grounds at educational facilities need to provide a learning environment, but also protect students and staff. The importance of safe and secure outdoor spaces was brought to new light and widely discussed particularly regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. And, increasingly, there exists crucial safety and security considerations on higher education campuses including health, welfare, and physical…

As building electrification gains momentum as a decarbonization strategy, an expert weighs in on what facility managers need to know now. Earlier this year, Washington became the first state to pass legislation to require building electrification in all commercial buildings. Facility managers have been hearing about the importance of building electrification as a greenhouse gas…

Considerations from first cost to energy performance help match the right equipment to your specific facility’s needs If new HVAC equipment like a heat pump or chiller is needed at an institutional or commercial facility, chances are facility managers will spend a good deal of time researching different models, pros, cons and energy efficiency associated…

Staying on time and on budget, when a wrench is thrown in the works, can be difficult. These six tips can help. When starting a new construction or renovation project, one of the first steps is establishing a timeline. To effectively coordinate labor, materials, and equipment, facility managers need to work with project managers to…

One of the best assets a facility manager can possess is the willingness to learn from peers. One of the best assets a facility manager can possess is the willingness to learn from peers. When reducing energy costs and greenhouse emissions in their institutional and commercial facilities is the goal, the potential solutions are endless….

As technology and design expertise have improved, sustainable, cost-saving options emerge Sustainable building strategies that have emerged in the past two decades continue to lead to advancements in material technology, application methods, and design practices that consider the building’s relationship with its physical and natural environment. It is now more common for all building components…