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Commercial office buildings are responsible for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, making them a key target for reducing carbon footprints. Converting a commercial office building to net-zero energy consumption is a way to address this challenge. Net-zero energy buildings are designed to produce as much energy as they consume, using a combination…

Tackling the climate crisis requires companies and financial institutions to pull every change-making lever in reach. But not all levers are as shiny as capturing carbon and water from thin air or raising multi-billion-dollar funds. Some, such as a company’s choice of insurance provider, reveal impactful solutions hidden as administrative costs. Creating market-force momentum to…

Winter is coming, and with extreme weather, electricity outages can result in costly work stoppages at your facility. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is reminding business owners and maintenance managers to prioritize safety when using a generator this winter. “Not having power when you need it is frustrating, so a generator can provide emergency…

With winter on its way, it’s time for facilities managers not only to prepare for snow and ice and winterize their irrigation systems, but also to examine the interior and exterior elements of their facilities. Whether you manage a large facility like a college or hospital campus or a small facility like a small office…

The guiding principle is to remove germs rather than kill them and when necessary, use the smallest amount of the mildest disinfectant. It is possible to remove microbes from hard, nonporous surfaces in hospitals and other healthcare facilities with general purpose cleaning products and a micro denier microfiber cloth, but the process will not necessarily…

Canadian winters are unkind to residential and commercial properties. Over several months, harsh temperatures, severe storms, freezing rain, and accumulating ice and snow can push a building’s resiliency to its limits. Therefore, as the temperature begins to dip, there is value in reviewing the potential winter-related disasters that may take shape and how to either…