| It is more important than ever to utilize green building | | | | changes and can guide you on what steps you should |
| techniques in order to save money and promote a | | | | take in your facility. Furthermore, a green building |
| healthy lifestyle. Green building is a general term used | | | | consultant can help your maintenance department |
| to describe efficient design, advanced technology, | | | | with the implementation of CMMS (Computerized |
| sustainable construction and maintenance techniques | | | | Maintenance Management Software). |
| that create a facility that has low impact on the | | | | If you are planning the construction of a new building, |
| environment and promotes a healthy living or working | | | | you should be aware of the many benefits green |
| space for people inside the building. These green | | | | building can offer. Maximum building performance and |
| building techniques can be used in residential homes, | | | | efficiency should be your number one goal, and there |
| office buildings, schools, high-rises and every type of | | | | are modern construction techniques that will allow |
| building in between. It doesn't matter if you are in a | | | | you to achieve it. |
| dry, sunny climate or a region that sees tough | | | | Many buildings employ the use of passive solar |
| winters - there are ways for your facility to go green | | | | heating and lighting, motion sensor lighting, |
| and harness the power of natural, sustainable energy. | | | | water-conserving appliances, environmentally friendly |
| Many buildings have been constructed before science | | | | insulation and recycled building materials. These |
| and technology created ways for us to run an | | | | advances in construction technology aren't just |
| efficient facility. These structures can be retrofitted | | | | beneficial to the environment. Rather, the people who |
| to run more efficiently, lower emissions and - in the | | | | live and work in these facilities are able to reap the |
| long run - save more money on utilities and | | | | health benefits. Green, efficient buildings promote a |
| maintenance costs. If you are the building manager | | | | healthy lifestyle. Buildings constructed with toxin-free |
| for one of these older buildings, a good way to start | | | | materials help to reduce indoor air pollution and natural |
| updating your technology is by installing new, energy | | | | ventilation systems provide a constant flow of fresh |
| efficient appliances that can significantly reduce your | | | | air. People who work in a green facility, on average, |
| electricity consumption. From there, you can take | | | | take less sick days and are more productive than |
| steps to update your building's insulation to combat | | | | those who work in traditional buildings. |
| heat loss, take measures to reduce water | | | | Running a green facility will allow you to dramatically |
| consumption, install efficient fluorescent or LED | | | | reduce energy consumption, resulting in a less burning |
| lighting, or update the HVAC system. A green building | | | | of coal and oil. Talk to a green building consultant to |
| consultant specializes in helping building managers and | | | | take the first step in operating a modern, efficient |
| maintenance departments implement these beneficial | | | | and green facility. |