Commercial and industrial facilities can no longer rely on "break-fix" strategies to manage HVAC, roofing, and pavement systems, which account for the largest share of capital exposure. According to the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG), operations and m
From AI data centers to fleet electrification, facilities are facing unprecedented load growth and grid stress. U.S. electricity demand could grow 25% by 2030 and 78% by 2050, highlighting the growing operational and financial pressures on commercial fac
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) is updating its Scope 2 accounting rules, and these changes will have major implications for facility leaders. Scope 2 emissions come from purchased electricity consumption — the indirect emissions tied to what’s on the
As winter approaches, commercial buildings face a familiar tension: rising heating demand, unpredictable utility costs, and the risk of equipment strain or failure. For many facility leaders, it's not just about keeping the lights on—it’s about optimizing
Enacted in July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brought seismic change to the nation’s clean energy tax credits, including those related to commercial electric vehicle (EV) purchases and charging infrastructure. Commercial facilities managers
The end of the year brings a familiar crossroads for facility and finance leaders: what do we do with the remaining maintenance budget? Spend it, roll it over, or risk letting it evaporate? Meanwhile, energy markets remain volatile, equipment continues a
In July 2025, the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reshaped much of the nation’s clean energy policy. For MUSH-sector facility leaders — those overseeing facility and energy strategy in municipalities, public universities and scho
Every facility manager knows the feeling: your mechanical room's to-do list seems endless. Boilers are aging, chillers are running at half efficiency, and control systems haven't been updated in years. The next budget cycle is approaching, and it's time t