Author: FM College Admin

Most climate tech innovations (at least the ones that crowd my inbox every day) fall clearly into the mitigation category, in the form of software and applied technology that aim to draw down atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions. But an undercurrent of discussion last week during Climate Week NYC centered…

The climate crisis is getting worse, impacts are intensifying and their effects are already being felt across communities, businesses and markets globally, resulting in starvation, poverty and increased financial risks. That is the stark warning from three new reports this week that all pointed to the same stark conclusion — the climate crisis is already…

  As health and wellness gains momentum, the International WELL Building Institute is pivoting to focus on existing buildings. Check out these three options. As sustainability continues to become more mainstream, the rallying cry among advocates for green building and operations is that there are no “green” buildings and “regular” buildings; there are just buildings….

  As temperatures continue to drop throughout fall, it’s hard not to think about winter on its way. Facility managers know that a fall preventative maintenance plan can save you from unnecessary equipment repairs or replacement and help to manage your assets for spring budgets. Your roof should be part of your proactive approach. Often…

The promise of carbon credits is unlocking millions of dollars of private money to fund climate change solutions that are hard to finance through typical revenue models. But the criticisms around these carbon credit projects might make corporations wary of investing in them — worried they will be the subject of a ProPublica article or…

Facade assessments are increasingly crucial for public safety. Here’s how to plan and budget effectively. Cities across the country are adopting and implementing façade ordinances in an effort to maintain public safety and ensure that aging infrastructure is properly maintained. The cities of Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Jersey City, Milwaukee, New York, Philadelphia,…