What goes into producing 100% sustainable cleaning chemicals? A commitment to procuring plant-based raw materials, manufacturing human- and environment-safe products that can actually have a positive impact on the environment…
India is an important market and the international cleaning industry is taking stock of its consistent growth potential. It is also unique with its complex pricing structure and quality demands.…
Using the automobile industry as an example, Vinay Deshmukh, Executive Director & CEO, Forbes Facility Services explains how sustainability has become innate in FM contracts, and how investing in it…
How open are corporates to pivoting towards and investing in environment-friendly processes? How will the electric vehicle boom power sustainability initiatives? Where does indoor air quality intersect with green measures?…
Thermal comfort is fundamental to the wellness of a building’s occupants, but the cost of maintaining temperature and humidity within an acceptable range may be a constant burden on the…
After spending a tremendous amount of money in constructing a facility and installing the necessary assets within it, it is but natural for a client to rein in further spending.…
New and existing sources of water are becoming increasingly scarce or too costly to harvest. Curtailing water use and reusing water is no longer just desirable but almost mandatory. Facilities…
Lighting accounts for nearly 20% of the total electricity costs of commercial buildings in the United States. By consuming a significant amount of a building’s total electricity consumption and further…
Who is left unmoved by a perfectly groomed patch of flowering shrubs in an otherwise stark office complex? Landscaping sweetens a facility’s users experience, but indiscriminate planning of a green…
If the word ‘sustainability’ appears one too many times in this issue, it merely reflects how deeply the concept has pervaded the realm of facility management. Whether motivated by a…