Dan Weltin

Glendale, Milwaukee

Editor-in-Chief at Building Operating Management

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Articles

Net-Zero Schools Raise the Bar on Green Cleaning

2 weeks ago | cleanlink.com | Dan Weltin

« Go back to CleanTips home By Dan Weltin, Contributing Editor What happens when your sustainability strategy starts reshaping how your facilities are cleaned and maintained? During a Show Central conversation at Clean Buildings Conference with NFMT, Dr. Alicia Hart of Alexandria City Public Schools and Cynthia Smith of Baltimore City Public Schools, shared how their net-zero schools are pushing green practices beyond energy efficiency.
How Norristown Schools Are Reimagining Security and Emergency Preparedness

2 weeks ago | facilitiesnet.com | Dan Weltin

Modernizing cameras, transportation monitoring and drills are just some of the efforts to protect students. May 21, 2025 In an era where school safety demands a multi-dimensional approach, Norristown Area School District in Pennsylvania is rethinking the infrastructure and strategies needed to keep students, staff, and visitors secure.
USGBC Shares Updates Made to LEED v5

2 weeks ago | cleanlink.com | Dan Weltin

« Go back to CleanTips home Loading the player ... By Dan Weltin, Contributing Editor LEED v5 is ushering in a new era of green building — one where occupant well-being stands alongside sustainability as a core priority.
The Future of Energy-Efficient Facilities

3 weeks ago | facilitiesnet.com | Dan Weltin

Design trends from China will be influencing U.S. cities looking to meet energy mandates. As New York and other key office markets nationwide ramp up municipal energy efficiency mandates, building owners will be left scrambling to uncover creative means of boosting performance. Insight and examples of cutting-edge design strategies behind the world’s greenest commercial high-rises can be found in China where the country has ambitious energy efficiency and carbon-neutrality goals.
Inside the Push for Net-Zero Schools

1 month ago | facilitiesnet.com | Dan Weltin

Two district leaders share their sustainability strategies and lessons learned. May 9, 2025 As public school districts face rising energy costs and aging infrastructure, some are turning to net-zero building strategies not just to reduce emissions — but to inspire future generations.
Start Training on Day One - Then Never Stop

1 month ago | facilitiesnet.com | Dan Weltin

Training isn’t something to do for a week and then forget about. It needs to be ongoing. At the end of March, we hosted our NFMT conference and trade show in Baltimore. During the three-day event, one word kept cropping up from attendees: training. Whether new to the industry or a seasoned vet, facility professionals were looking for opportunities to improve their staffs, but also ways to develop their own careers. Training isn’t something to do for a week and then forget about.
Making Better Managers: Lessons in Leadership, Trust and Transition

1 month ago | facilitiesnet.com | Dan Weltin

Help for new leaders and how to identify tomorrow’s managers. May 2, 2025 Facility managers often rise through the ranks based on technical skill — but stepping into a leadership role brings an entirely different challenge.
Exploring LEED v5: Resilience, Health and Sustainability

1 month ago | facilitiesnet.com | Dan Weltin

The new rating system launches in spring 2025. Learn what’s new. May 1, 2025 As the built environment evolves, so does LEED rating system.
NFMT Provides Opportunity for Fresh Perspectives

2 months ago | facilitiesnet.com | Dan Weltin

Taking a break from day-to-day operations and attending an industry event offers solutions and new connections. Normally when I travel for my job, I’m either attending or working at a conference for the industry I cover. I’m looking for trends, connecting with readers, or in the case of our own events, often introducing speakers or moderating discussions. But a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to flip the script and attend a media summit.
Facilities Pros: Don’t Miss These 2025 Updates

Feb 7, 2025 | facilitiesnet.com | Dan Weltin

For the past few months, editors at Building Operating Management have been hard at work developing new offerings for our readers. I'm not one to make New Year's resolutions. However, I do see the start of the year as an opportunity to reflect on the past and refocus efforts for the future. For the past few months, editors at Building Operating Management have been hard at work developing new offerings for our readers. I’m excited to finally share some of what we have in store for 2025.