by gemmayoungman | Sep 13, 2021 | Building Systems, Commercial Buildings, Expertise, General News
Year-End-Planning: Where to Spend Your Excess Budget We’re rounding the corner on year end, and many businesses have money left in their budgets they need to spend. As we continue to experience extreme weather events, many wish to put it towards sustainability...
by gemmayoungman | Aug 4, 2021 | Building Systems, Commercial Buildings, Expertise, General News
How Multiple Vantage Points Improve the Built Environment Mapping Starting a journey includes envisioning and mapping the destination, adding scenic and pit stops along the way, and recognizing detours and new routes may be required, as well as re-mapping accordingly...
by gemmayoungman | Apr 22, 2021 | Building Systems, Commercial Buildings, Expertise, General News
Happy Thursday (Every Day is Earth Day) Another trip around the sun, and it’s Earth Day again. Many in our industry know it’s not a one-day celebration event, despite the lift it gets through marketing efforts. Especially now, when we find ourselves in a...
by gemmayoungman | Mar 15, 2021 | Building Systems, Commercial Buildings, Expertise, General News
Healthy Buildings: Good For People and Balance Sheets As the Covid lockdown eases and businesses, schools and public buildings reopen their doors, the environmental health of buildings that have stood largely empty for a year will be under close scrutiny. But it’s...
by gemmayoungman | Feb 25, 2021 | Building Systems, Commercial Buildings, Expertise, General News
Resilience in the Grid: What Texas Tells us About the Need for a New Energy Infrastructure Our thoughts are with the people of Texas, where we have several long-term and newer clients. Our wishes for an expedient recovery are with them and their families, and all...
by gemmayoungman | Jan 18, 2021 | Building Systems, Commercial Buildings, Expertise, General News
Sustainable Built Environment: What Role Can Buildings Play in The Fight Against Climate Change? With President Elect Joe Biden’s commitment to re-enter the United States into the Paris Climate Agreement comes great opportunities to create and implement a new plan and...