What Are Scope 1, 2, & 3 Emissions?
By Paladin, Inc A common measuring stick for sustainable building operations and construction is carbon emissions. Measurement of carbon emissions allows entities to have a normalized data point that covers everything from energy to material consumption. But before you can make your building and its components more green, you have to know what your current […]
Basics of Functional Testing for Existing Buildings
By Paladin, Inc When your building was initially conceived, you had a clear vision for its purpose. The spaces and systems were designed and installed to fulfill that plan. But now, as your building progresses through its lifespan, it’s likely to encounter a natural entropy – changes in how it is used and normal wear-and-tear […]
How About Both? In the debate between “planet vs people,” harmony is a viable option.
By Paladin, Inc Do you remember the good old days when building or renovating a structure was all about building or renovating a structure? Turns out that things in the design, engineering and commissioning business have fallen prey to the global trend of the seemingly unavoidable need to MAKE A STATEMENT. From the greenhouse gases […]
The Importance of Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)
By Paladin, Inc The rapid ups and downs of the economy in the last two decades have affected everyone and created an increased demand for high-capacity, high-performance buildings. Luckily, there appears to be an appetite for more sustainable and responsible construction, and more incentive to do so through government programs and grants. With new construction […]