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Smart data, smarter decisions

Are you using available information about your facility to its fullest potential? Keeping these simple strategies in mind will help you use data to make the strategic moves to keep your facility running smoothly.

source: Facility Management Journal

Investors start to respond to building efficiency regulations

Europe's rules on the energy performance of buildings are beginning to affect the investment decisions of pension funds and other financial institutions, said Tatiana Bosteels, the head of Responsible Property Investments at Hermes Funds Managers.

source: EurActiv.com

4 ways to profit from being happy at work

Does it pay to smile? A study of recent business graduates found that optimistic people get hired more quickly than their less-optimistic peers. Plus happy workers were more likely to get promoted. "Being happy on the job improves your reputation," says author Vicky Oliver.

source: U-T San Diego

Energy finance: German solar 4 times higher than Finnish nuclear energy

Germany's solar program will generate electricity at quadruple the cost of one of the most expensive nuclear power plants in the world, according to a new Breakthrough Institute analysis, raising serious questions about a renewable...

source: Energy Collective

13 ways to painlessly improve profitability in 2013: No surprises

Imagine opening your electricity bill and finding it was $1,000...

source: By Jay Fiske

Building in the green age

The urgent task of greening the world's buildings is going to mean big business for those firms with the right skills and knowledge. And that doesn't just mean builders but the whole supply chain: plumbers, electricians, architects, building product designers, product manufacturers,...

source: Bdaily News

Melbourne, Australia, pursues new planning scheme to boost energy efficiency

The city of Melbourne, Australia, has a new planning scheme amendment designed to lift energy efficiency. The scheme will require the vast majority of new buildings constructed in the city to meet a strong set of recognized minimum...

source: Business Spectator

The science behind virtual energy audits versus traditional audits

There's been an interesting discussion recently about data analytics and software solutions that aim to improve the building energy efficiency evaluation process. At the heart of this debate is what can be learned about a building without...

source: Greentech Media

In a daze? Easy ways to defeat 'fuzzy brain' at work

Unproductive days at work come in many forms. There are the days when you're tired and days when you can't get motivated. And then, there are days when it just feels like your brain isn't all the way there.

source: Forbes

How to increase mental productivity and self-control at work

Productivity requires both energy and control. A manufacturing plant needs power to operate and process controls to ensure efficiency. Your car won't run without fuel and a driver. But did you know your brain works the same way?

source: Chicago Defender via The Michigan Chronicle

5 ways to deal with conflict properly at work

Before it's the other side of noon, you have probably engaged in battle — outright or in your head — with your boss, a co-worker or someone on your commute into work. It's really hard that we have to share this planet — and our workplace — with others....

source: Business Insider

Green building's return to the spotlight

Green building codes might not be the juiciest aspect of the energy industry, but their potential impact on energy conservation can't be discounted — especially given that buildings are responsible for 40 percent of total U.S. energy consumption. While building codes...

source: FierceEnergy

Drive for energy-efficient buildings

Commercial property landlords in Scotland have been urged to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings ahead of a new law to be introduced in 2014. The Scottish government is consulting on new rules that will force owners of large buildings to make their properties...

source: The Herald

A tale of 2 cities: Energy-efficient buildings in New York and Hong Kong

Both of these bustling international financial centers are known for their breathtaking skylines and deep natural harbors (and, of course, their restaurants). Both have experienced periods of explosive growth — mostly skyward...

source: Natural Resources Defense Council

Tall buildings: Imaginative facade solutions

Facades simply taken in isolation can be complex. A combination of design, engineering, fabrication and installation expertise is important to address all aspects of facade design and construction. When designing tall buildings, however, this multidisciplinary approach is...

source: DesignBuild Source

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