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Practical Sustainable Facilities Management: Real-world Strategies for Resilient and Productive Buildings

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Practical Sustainable Facilities Management: Real-world Strategies for Resilient and Productive Buildings delivers actionable guidance for facilities managers, engineers, and sustainability leaders seeking measurable results. Applicable across commercial, industrial, and public settings, the book focuses on improving efficiency, resilience, and long-term performance.It covers optimization of building automation systems, advanced HVAC and lighting controls, asset lifecycle management, and preventive maintenance planning. Readers gain practical insight into lifecycle cost analysis and utility savings to support data-driven investment decisions.Designed for a broad professional audience—including facility managers, energy specialists, engineers, building owners, technicians, and consultants—this resource bridges theory and practice. It provides tools, benchmarks, and case studies to support compliance, justify upgrades, and drive high-impact operational improvements.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-11-17
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieRiver Publishers Series in Energy Management
Antal sidor290
FörlagRiver Publishers
ISBN9788743814627

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Shahid Naeem is a leading authority in sustainable facilities management, renowned for over two decades of progressive leadership in Canada’s premier public institutions. Managing operations across more than 30 million square feet, spanning heritage sites, educational campuses, municipal buildings, and iconic cultural spaces, he has consistently delivered practical, resilient, and cost-effective solutions for the built environment. Shahid’s mission is to advance environmentally responsible building operations that maximize productivity, occupant well-being, and long-term value. His innovative approaches have earned national recognition, including being named the 2013 AEE Energy Engineer of the Year for Canada & Midwest, and publication in the AEE’s International Journal of Strategic Energy and Environmental Planning. He holds an MBA with distinction from Cornell University and a graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. Drawing on extensive hands-on experience, Shahid equips today’s facility professionals and building engineers with actionable strategies for sustainable, high-performance facilities. This book distills his expertise into proven methodologies designed to empower the next generation of energy leaders.

1. Estimating Your Facility Portfolio’s Carbon Footprint: From Data to Impact 2. Utility Metering: Uncovering Hidden Energy Waste in Real Time 3. Mastering Building Automation Systems: Optimization and Integration 4. HVAC and Mechanical Systems: Driving Comfort and Efficiency 5. Central Heating Systems: Reliability and Energy Performance that Lasts 6. Central Cooling Systems: Unlocking Energy Savings 7. Building Envelope: Sealing Value for High-performance Facilities 8. Water Management: Strategies for Conservation and Compliance 9. Lighting Retrofits: Transforming Spaces for Productivity and Sustainability 10. Managing Plug Loads: Small Steps, Big Savings 11. Waste Management: Turning Trash into Resource Streams 12. Grounds and Landscaping: Sustainable Practices for Modern Sites 13. Onsite Traffic: Enhancing Safety and Operational Flow 14. Facility Management Organization: Structures for Success 15. IT and Building Security: Bridging the Digital Divide in Smart Buildings 16. Building the Business Case: Budgeting for Sustainable Excellence 17. Procurement and Contracts: Winning Value and Resilience 18. Facilities Maintenance Management Systems: From Chaos to Control 19. Health, Safety, Accessibility, and Risk Management: Compliance and Beyond 20. Sustainability Is a Leadership Challenge: Leading Change in the Built Environment 21. Leading the Facilities Team: Empowering People for Performance and Morale