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Circular Economy and Sustainable FM

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There is a direct linkage between the concept of a circular economy and sustainable FM. The principles of a circular economy are: design out waste and pollution; keep products and materials in use; and regenerate natural systems. The applicability of these to sustainable FM is clear.

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Sustainable Facilities Management Practices

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Sustainable Facilities Management Practices involve a clear set of objectives, methods, and processes aimed at maximizing performance of the built environment with respect to economic and environmental resources in concert with meeting organizational mission needs.

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3 sustainable design decisions to make early

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3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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Standardized Work Management Drives FM Productivity

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Standardized work management drives FM productivity by providing full technical and cost transparency to both owners and service providers. Without a baseline productivity management is simply not possible.

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Towards a zero-waste future: Sustainability and design benefits of composite cladding

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Photos courtesy Fiberon By Jim Stange Across the globe, many businesses are working to ensure their operations are as sustainable as possible. According to a study by MIT Sloan Management Review, 2 90 percent of today’s CEOs report that sustainability is important to their company’s success.

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The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners

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The Guide to LEED Sustainability Principles for Beginners. Easily grasp the fundamentals of LEED green building design & construction guidelines. The LEED Green Building Design and Construction Guide is thorough to a fault. At an intimidating 274 pages, the guidelines are too technical for those new to sustainable construction.

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Sustainable buildings: Designing and delivering a greener future

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By Misha Nikulin and Michelle Meisels Everyone who cares about this planet likely wants a more sustainably built environment. In the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, there can be considerable control over one important aspect of sustainability: greenhouse gases (GHGs). 1 Emissions come in two general forms.