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Building resilient solutions to maximize uptime and minimize risk in mission-critical facilities.

In the current landscape of evolving regulations and expanding financial incentives, the urgency to adopt energy-efficient solutions has never been more pressing. As governments implement stricter environmental mandates and unveil new funding opportunities, organizations must swiftly adapt to not only meet these requirements but also to capitalize on them financially.

The unprecedented growth of data center construction combined with the rapid evolution of the systems to operate these facilities has stretched traditional construction resources to the limit. This dynamic has put innovative solutions, such as prefabrication and modular construction, at center stage for data center owners, operators and builders.

This guide explores advanced trends for enhancing data center sustainability. As technologies like AI, VR, and AR evolve, data centers are rapidly expanding in density and capacity, demanding innovative approaches to cooling, energy sourcing, and infrastructure development. Here, we discuss how direct liquid cooling, stringent environmental compliance, and the growth of high-performance computing are shaping the future of sustainable data centers.

We are all familiar with the phrase, “What a difference a day can make,” but in the case of Scripps Health’s Memorial Hospital La Jolla Campus, it’s “What a difference a decade can make” in terms of its commissioning approach. The contrast between traditional commissioning methods applied during the design and construction of Tower I, which opened in 2015, versus the utilization of automated commissioning technology for Tower II, currently under construction, is stark and exciting.

Mental health in construction is a crucial issue that demands attention, especially in an industry where the intersection of mental health and safety is so profound. Construction workers and skilled tradespeople face high rates of suicide, isolation, and the physical and emotional demands of their jobs, making mental health support an essential component of workplace safety, and is often overlooked. Construction workers suffer from as much as five times the mental health challenges as those in other professions.

Building retrofits help to reduce energy consumption and costs while meeting sustainability targets, and positively impact the environment by reducing emissions and accelerating the clean energy transition.

On April 19-21, 40 collegiate teams from around the globe will convene in Golden, Colorado, to present their innovative building designs at the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2024 Design Challenge final competition event.

Decarbonization is more than a climate imperative—it’s a business opportunity. As green technologies become more viable, they are reshaping buildings, energy systems, and industrial processes to drive sustainability and profitability. This blog explores how decarbonization strategies can enhance energy savings, improve ROI, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.

Discover how building owners and REIT portfolio managers can take steps needed to meet emissions caps and do their part to address climate change.