Operations & Maintenance
Greening existing buildings has immediate benefits for owners, occupants, and the planet. And new buildings that look good on paper need a successful handoff to operations. That often includes a year or more—even after commissioning—of working out the kinks in sophisticated systems. Every member of the design team needs to be involved in developing the O&M manual and even sometimes training facility personnel and future occupants.
Operations & Maintenance
Deep Dives
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Quick Takes
Jump straight to the essentials with these short explanations of green building concepts.
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Product Guidance
Unbiased information from our product experts helps you separate green from greenwash.
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In The News
We break news down to the essentials and provide expert analysis.
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How the 2015 EBie Award Winners Did It
News Brief
Underrated and overlooked building operators and facility managers received their due at the annual EBie awards.
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Huge Carbon Savings from Transit Could Dwarf Building Efficiency
News Analysis
LEED-EBOM project data confirm that how people get to the office has a greater impact than other green building efforts.
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First Existing Multifamily Buildings Earn Energy Star Certification
News Analysis
Tenants are saving more than $500 a year in one of the first existing apartment buildings to be certified.
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EBies for 2014 Shine (Efficient) Spotlight on Existing Buildings
News Analysis
Urban Green Council rolls out the green carpet and rewards exceptional achievements in energy, water, lighting, and more.
Perspective
Thought-provoking opinions from the most trusted minds in sustainability.
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