Building for Environmental And Economic Sustainability
Developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), BEES refers to Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability. It’s purpose is simple, to provide a software platform that builders, developers, product manufacturers and the like can...
What Is Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance is changing the way facility managers perform their duties. A burgeoning practice within the construction industry is predictive maintenance (also called condition-based maintenance), and it’s proving to be a boon for facility managers...
The Major Distinctions Between Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources
Alternative energy is renewable energy, correct? Wrong. Although often used interchangeably, a lack of understanding distorts their respective meanings. To clarify, renewable energy comes from sources that are naturally occurring which can be continually...
The Broad Museum In Los Angeles
Welcoming an Art Museum With Broad Appeal The Broad Museum will add to LA’s vibrant Cultural District. Designing a building that will serve as the centerpiece for one’s legacy means striving to capture the essence of the individual while ensuring the structure...
What Is Energy Efficiency Day
Welcoming the Inaugural Energy Efficiency Day Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela One way to stimulate change is to raise awareness and educate those who may not fully understand the importance of what’s...
