It’s Time to Tackle Building Efficiency 

It’s Time to Tackle Building Efficiency 

We’ve seen emissions rebound after dropping during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Transport has the highest reliance on fossil fuels, accounting for 37% of CO2 emissions from end-use sectors in 2021, while building operations accounted for 27% of total energy sector emissions (8% direct emissions and 19% indirect emissions from electricity production and heat use)….

Vertical green-living walls save up to 20% of energy used in closed spaces

Vertical green-living walls save up to 20% of energy used in closed spaces

Researchers from the Faculty of Agriculture at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that vertical green-living walls (VGWs) can save up to 20 per cent of the energy used for air circulation in closed offices and spaces, resulting in significant energy and financial savings. The study, conducted by Dr. David Helman and Yehuda Yungstein, was…

Understanding the Benefits of Virtual Power Plants

Understanding the Benefits of Virtual Power Plants

  Improving grid reliability is just the start. VPPs also offer an intriguing climate story as well. Grid reliability is becoming increasingly crucial as extreme weather increases. The California heat wave in 2022 and the deep freeze in Texas in early 2021 both showed how vital having reliable power is — and the power grids…

What Can Cause Fire Sprinklers and Alarms to Not Function?

What Can Cause Fire Sprinklers and Alarms to Not Function?

  Manufacturers join to discuss what can cause fire sprinklers and alarms to malfunction. Fire sprinklers and alarms need to function properly so they can alert people and suppress a fire when the time calls for it. Unfortunately, like any technology, there are things that can cause them to malfunction and not work. ln this…

How to avoid mistakes with cleaning chemicals

How to avoid mistakes with cleaning chemicals

With cleaning and hygiene, using products safely and properly is vital, and that means paying special attention to the cleaning chemicals you’re using. It’s a great reminder to focus on common sense practices like reading labels before each use, but there’s more to it than that. Making sure your team is aware of the requirements…

Hurricane Season Safety Guidelines for Your Elevators

Hurricane Season Safety Guidelines for Your Elevators

Federal agencies are commemorating National Hurricane Preparedness Week April 30-May 6, 2023, in a national campaign to help everyone get ready before hurricane season begins on June 1. Although Facilities Management Advisor has offered many resources over the years about how to prepare your facilities for these dangerous storms, what should you do about your…