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Weekend Read: The Benefits of Green Building Certifications for Property Managers https://lnkd.in/eykj67fk

Speaker Announcement! We’re proud to announce that Dr. MKO Balogun, MIoD FNSE EDGE Expert. CFT. will be speaking at the inaugural Urban Metaverse and Smart Cities Summit (https://lnkd.in/gjVUUwa3) in Tenerife 17-18 October 2024. Muhammad Kassim Olatunde BALOGUN, known as MKO, holds a B.Eng. Hons Degree, an MBA, and honorary doctorate degrees. With nearly two decades of experience in the built environment, he has received various awards and recognitions for his contributions. A certified Facilities Manager and a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Nigerian Institution of Facilities Engineering, MKO is also a member of numerous professional bodies and associations. He serves on the boards of the African Facilities Management Association and the Nigerian Facilities Management Association. MKO is a prominent figure in the field, having participated in various conferences worldwide as a keynote speaker and panelist. He is an educator and blogger on facilities management, sustainable urban development, and smart cities, and has authored numerous papers on these subjects. As the co-founder and CEO of GPFI Group , a Pan African Facilities Management services company operating in 18 African countries, MKO has made significant strides in the industry. He is also the founder and CEO of DMB Group, which focuses on smart and sustainable city development, aviation and hospital businesses, technology, and renewable energy. Additionally, he established the DMB Foundation to support youth development across the continent. MKO's achievements have earned him numerous awards, including FM Personality of the Year – Africa, three-time Best FM CEO Award Nigeria – Real Estate Awards Nigeria, and two-time Africa FM CEO Award – Acquisition International UK. Under his leadership, his companies have also received several accolades, such as Best FM Company in various years and the 2023 European CEO Best FM Company of the Year. Beyond his professional life, MKO is a father of five boys, a golf enthusiast, and a promoter of the African Golf Tour, which aims to promote the sport, expand intra-Africa trade, and positively impact communities. Join us to learn how the Metaverse is shaping the smart cities of tomorrow! Special thanks to our event partners & sponsors: Smart Cities Council | The Smart City Journal | Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO | Alliance of European Mayors - Mayors of Europe | Smart City Cluster | bee smart city GmbH | BizzTech #SmartSpaces #UrbanMetaverse #IoT #SmartCities #AI #DigitalTwin #UrbanPlanning

🌍 Myth vs. Fact: Green Building Certifications 🌍 Myth: Green building certifications are only relevant for new construction projects. Fact: Green building certifications apply to both new and existing buildings! Programs like LEED for Existing Buildings provide clear pathways to retrofit and upgrade older structures, making them more energy-efficient and sustainable. Whether your project is brand new or decades old, sustainability is always within reach. Reach out to us at GPFI for Green Building Certification projects. #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #LEED #FacilitiesManagement #EnvironmentalImpact

Residential estates have a unique opportunity to roll out sustainability initiatives! Here are five examples: 🌿 Tree Planting & Community Gardens: Improve air quality, provide shade, and foster a sense of community. 🌿 Renewable Energy Integration: Develop shared solar energy systems to reduce costs and promote sustainability. 🌿 Waste Management & Recycling: Educate residents and provide recycling stations for effective waste management. 🌿Transportation Initiatives: Promote carpooling and provide EV charging stations and shuttle services. 🌿Environmental Certifications: Aim for LEED or BREEAM certifications to show commitment to sustainability. #Sustainability #RealEstate #GreenLiving #FacilitiesManagement #RenewableEnergy

🌍 Hello LinkedIn Fam! Have you thought of how Greenhouse Gases Interact  with Our Planet 🌍 So here’s the drill and please stay with me…… Greenhouse gases are like Earth’s cozy blanket, keeping our planet warm by trapping the sun’s heat in the atmosphere. But when human activities pile on extra layers, things start to heat up too much, leading to global warming and climate change. Here’s how each GHG covered by the Kyoto Protocol interacts with our atmosphere: Carbon dioxide (CO2): The star performer, released mainly through burning fossil fuels and cutting down forests. CO2 sticks around for a long time and takes the lead in global warming, responsible for about 76% of the impact. Methane (CH4): This gas is a powerhouse, coming from natural gas production, livestock, and agricultural and food waste. It’s over 25 times more effective than CO2 at heating things up, though it doesn’t stay in the atmosphere as long. Nitrous oxide (N2O): Known as the “laughing gas” (but no joke here!), N2O is released from agriculture, industry, and burning fossil fuels. It’s 298 times more potent than CO2 and lingers on our precious earth for about 114 years. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs): These synthetic gases are used in our  fridges, air conditioners, and aerosols. They are used as refrigerants in fridges and air conditioners. They help absorb and release heat, which is crucial for the cooling process. It might not be as commonly known, but their global warming potential is thousands of times higher than CO2. Perfluorocarbons (PFCs): itis a byproduct from industrial activities like aluminum production, and the likes, see this PFCs- is  a quite strong GHGs with super long lifespans, making them major players in long-term warming. Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6): this guy is the heavyweight champion of GHGs, used in the electrical industry. SF6 has a global warming potential 23,500 times greater than CO2, making it the most potent GHG known! Nitrogen trifluoride (NF3): This gas is a key player in electronics manufacturing, with a warming potential 17,200 times greater than CO2. Talk about powerful! Now, let’s zoom in on the E-sector and its entire value chain. I would like you to imagine the number of electronics, gadgets and appliances produced across the globe, compare that volume of production to our  GHG reduction or offsets efforts…………. 🌱 GHG Accounting is fundamental for organizations to spot environmental risks and discover ways to cut down on it emissions. Reach out to me to run the numbers and carry out a comprehensive GHG inventory for your organization! 🌍✨ #GHGInventory #Carbonaccounting #extendedproducerresponsibility #Sustainability #ClimateChange #GHG #GreenhouseGases #EnvironmentalRisk #GHGAccounting #SustainableDevelopment

What you see in well-managed Residential Facilities and Estates include Regular and Transparent Communications, Effective Access Control with Robust Security, Clean and Well-Maintained Areas, Consistent and Proactive Maintenance, and Effective Waste Management. Would you like to see these in your Residential Facility or Estate? Reach out to us at bd@globalpfi.com to make it happen.

What you see in well-managed Residential Facilities and Estates include Regular and Transparent Communications, Effective Access Control with Robust Security, Clean and Well-Maintained Areas, Consistent and Proactive Maintenance, and Effective Waste Management. Would you like to see these in your Residential Facility or Estate? Reach out to us at bd@globalpfi.com to make it happen.

What matters the most to you in your residence? What do you think matters the most to occupants of residential facilities/estates?

My presentation at the 2nd day of the IFMA Global Africa conference in Accra highlighted the crucial role of Facilities Managers in enhancing the sustainability of Africa's cities. With Africa projected to be the most urbanized continent by 2050, it is imperative for us, as facilities managers, to shift our focus towards urban sustainable facilities management. Buildings are significant consumers of resources and contributors to waste generation, with 100 billion tons of raw materials used in construction globally and one-third of the world's waste coming from buildings. Moreover, 39% of global carbon emissions are related to energy consumption in buildings. To drive sustainable change, Facilities Managers should prioritize the following actions: 1. Reduce consumption in all forms 2. Embrace a zero-waste approach 3. Implement Urban Sustainable FM practices 4. Establish economic models that positively impact urban cities 5. Extend building services to benefit host cities 6. Engage with local communities and authorities 7. Support FM education at the local level 8. Adopt building solutions that benefit host communities 9. Supporting the adoption of responsible consumption and responsible waste generation By embracing these strategies, Facilities Managers can play a pivotal role in fostering sustainability, reducing environmental impact, and creating positive economic and social outcomes for the communities they serve. #FacilitiesManagement #Sustainability #Urbanization #IFMAConference #AfricaCities #BuildingSolutions