How About Both? In the debate between “planet vs people,” harmony is a viable option.
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 emitted during materials […]
The Importance of Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx)
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 and building projects […]
Want to hit the Project Bullseye? Start with an Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)
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 “bullseye” in our […]
Carbon Neutral Vs Net Zero – What’s the Difference?
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 the atmosphere. Even […]
