Honoring the Unsung Heroes Who Increase Productivity and Maintain Business Continuity

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 11:45

Today we are celebrating World Facilities Management Day (World FM Day), dedicated to recognizing the men and women across the globe who take on the challenging responsibility of maintaining the safety, efficiency and usability of our workplaces.

Transitioning from Climate Commitments to Implementation

Tue, 07/12/2016 - 13:25

In the latest Build 100 Blog article, John Gϋlen, senior principal engineer at Bechtel, explores clean power-generation solutions for customers and countries that base their energy consumption on fossil fuels.

Creating Eco-friendly Airport Systems for the Future

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 09:00

Airports have traditionally been viewed as a prime source of anti-environmental activity. Whether it is the high amount of air pollution from the airplanes, the high energy consumption levels within the airport, or the noise pollution that is generated as a plane takes off or lands, the airport systems have been low on sustainability in almost every major area.

Cities Introduce Smart Programs in Divergent Manners

Thu, 07/07/2016 - 18:30

Cities across the globe have followed multiple tracks in their quest to become “smart.” It isn’t a question of right or wrong. However, two key themes are emerging in their approach – either start with a pilot project that produces quick results, or undertake a comprehensive master plan that strategically lays out the coming years and decades.

Forest City Named USGBC's Outstanding LEED Homes Multi-Family Developer of the Year

Mon, 07/18/2016 - 17:15

Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FCEA and FCEB), was named the 2015 Outstanding Multi-family Developer, as part of the annual LEED Homes Awards from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Infographic: 2015 Biggest Wins

Thu, 07/07/2016 - 16:30

Alliance Data is highlighting our biggest wins of 2015: we continued to perform among the top 1% of publicly traded companies, we were recognized by Fortune Magazine for our culture of inclusion, we increased giving by 84%, and more. Check out this infographic about our 2015 achievements.

Black & Veatch and Schneider Electric to Design and Build Microgrid at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

Tue, 07/05/2016 - 11:00

Black & Veatch and Schneider Electric USA have formed a joint venture to design and construct an energy security microgrid at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, in San Diego, California. The microgrid solution will allow operations at mission-critical facilities to continue uninterrupted if the utility power grid is compromised or damaged.

Smart Cities: Siemens’ New Headquarters

Fri, 07/01/2016 - 09:45

Transformational Design: Net Zero Energy Certified Residential Buildings

Thu, 06/30/2016 - 19:10

SunPower's Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver Solar Panels Earn Top Product of the Year Award from Environmental Leader

Wed, 06/29/2016 - 09:00

Since 2014, SunPower has manufactured a portion of its direct current E-Series and X-Series solar panels to meet Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver standards and now 100 percent of SunPower® direct current panels hold this certification. This week, Environmental Leader – an energy, environmental and sustainability news source published by Business Sector Media LLC – named SunPower's Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver solar panels the 2016 Environmental Leader Product of the Year.