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Decarbonizing buildings comes with many dotted ‘i’s and crossed ‘t’s that aren’t always straightforward. Transitioning to net zero buildings by 2050 will require an input of $15 trillion of global investments, making the upfront cost seem like a steep hill to climb. Don’t worry; we’re doing this together! With the right tools and resources, developing a clear and actionable decarbonization roadmap doesn’t have to be challenging. Implementing decarbonization and energy-efficient solutions can make your buildings more profitable and resilient over the long haul. This guide explores a decarbonization roadmap, how it can help reduce carbon footprint, mitigate asset risks, and lead to sustainability and profitability for companies and building owners, and the key steps for getting started.

The health of a building is directly linked to business growth, resilience, and staying competitive in a rapidly changing world. Building decarbonization is one of many aspects of building health that involves rethinking energy systems, exploring opportunities in smart technology, and aligning business operations with financial resiliency for the future. The journey, however, is not always linear. Finding the right decarbonization partner is critical. This blog will guide you through evaluating and selecting a decarbonization partner who can help you navigate this complex but rewarding process to ensure long-term resiliency for your buildings and your wallet.

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.