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 […]
Want to hit the Project Bullseye? Start with an Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)
By Paladin, Inc With every new project, we are ready to hit the ground running with the proverbial pencil to paper poised at the ready. “This is going to be a great project!” we think. Universally, this joy is where we all start, but how do we stay that way? How do we keep the […]
Carbon Neutral Vs Net Zero – What’s the Difference?
By Paladin, Inc For the past several years, you have probably been hearing these phrases being tossed around like a beach ball on a hot summer day: Carbon Neutral, Net Zero, Carbon Negative, Climate Positive. They all have one thing in common, and that is the reduction of carbon emissions and other greenhouse gases into […]
Air Quality: From Nice Touch to Necessity
Mark Zoller, Paladin, Inc. When the pandemic made landfall in the U.S. in early 2020, what had been a casual interest in air quality became a full-blown concern for building owners everywhere. Whereas many had considered “fresh air” in terms of compliance with local building codes and the ability to open a window to the […]