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Benefits of Living Walls in CRE Often referred to as a green wall or vertical garden, living walls are a fusion of plant life and architectural design to provide not only an aesthetic relief but tangible benefits in terms of sustainability, wellness, a [...]
Industrial Sustainability: Solar, VFDs, and Energy Management Technologies like energy management systems, solar panels, green roofs, and variable frequency drives are redefining operations in industrial real estate. These technologies and systems can drastically enhance efficiency [...]
Efficient Technologies for Facilities Sustainability is a critical aspect in the management of many facilities, and implementing highly efficient technologies and programs can save money and increase property values. In facility management, efficient technol [...]
Ways to Save: Building a Sustainability Roadmap Building a successful and effective sustainability program requires careful planning and consideration. Developing a sustainability roadmap will help you better define your goals, assess your property, and continue to su [...]
Sustainability in Facility Management: Challenges and Solutions Facility management is crucial in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of buildings and properties throughout the county. Environmental responsibility is seeing greater emphasis than ever before, and facilities [...]
Sustainability in Industrial Real Estate: LED, IoT, and Smart Buildings Technologies like Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting, occupancy sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and smart thermostats are not just facilitating more efficient operations—they are redefining them. These tech [...]
Ways to Save: Tracking and Green Certifications Energy consumption is a cornerstone of the operating cost for commercial real estate assets. Monitoring and managing these consumption patterns can result in significant savings, which have the potential to impact a comp [...]
Building a Vision of Sustainable Excellence Integrating sustainability into commercial real estate (CRE) has become imperative for property managers, owners, and operators. With tenants emphasizing net-zero policies and needing to lower operational costs, sustaina [...]
Exploring Roofing Technologies in Commercial Real Estate Roof systems are essential components that influence a property’s longevity, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. As technology advances, a variety of roofing solutions have surfaced, providing a wide array of options fo [...]
BOMA Georgia Becomes First Nonprofit Association to Achieve ENERGY STAR® Tenant Space™ Certification The Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) has become the first nonprofit association in the United States to be awarded ENERGY STAR® Tenant Space™ certification by the U.S. Environmental P [...]
2023 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit Highlights Available Now The U.S. Department of Energy has released recordings, presentations, and highlights from the Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit held on April 11 – 13. This annual summit featured over 60 presentations and interact [...]
U.S. Department of Energy’s EIA 2018 CBECS Report The US Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration (EIA) has completed the release of the 2018 Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) with the publication of the methodology of the 2018 surve [...]
ENERGY STAR announces NextGen Certification “ENERGY STAR NextGen certification will represent America’s most energy-efficient low-carbon commercial buildings,” stated Lauren Hodges, EPA Communications Director in a January webinar announcing the ENERGY STAR [...]
Two Decades of ENERGY STAR: A New Retrospective from the EPA This year, ENERGY STAR turned thirty, and it has been an incredible journey. To commemorate this occasion, ENERGY STAR began the second Certification Nation campaign to showcase companies who have certified numerous prop [...]
Energy & Cost Savings for Building Engineers Building operations and maintenance professionals are both on the front lines and in the trenches when it comes to energy efficiency and sustainable operations at their property.Whether it is the day-to-day operation [...]