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GHG Emissions
This weekend, I sold out; finally caving to the siren song of human capacity, four-wheel drive and storage space. For four years, I resisted the temptation to buy a large, fuel-guzzling SUV. My husband and I have played human Tetris getting our five kids into my...
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Aren’t They All the Same Thing? In the old timey tune “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,” a couple finds understanding even though they can’t reconcile their pronunciations of simple words like tomato or potato. When it comes to getting a building designed and...
Pushing the Envelope With Building Enclosure Commissioning
An insider’s approach to simplifying the complex By David Burks, Paladin Engineers, Inc. Construction in 2022 (both new facility and renovation) has changed remarkably in many respects. Besides the economics of a project – impacted by supply chain...
Fudge
In this holiday season, we are more thankful than ever for our clients, partners, vendors and friends.
Bringing Buildings To Life In 3D
As a couple of guys who essentially live in the virtual world, we have been amazed (and pleased) to see some traditional construction management firms dive headlong into the benefits of scanning technology.
LEED: It’s about value…and values.
In the course of a building project, every cost is (and should be) carefully weighed, from the overall project budget to the to the price of individual light switches. Cost is a key driver and forms an easily-read dividing line between MUST HAVE and NICE TO HAVE...
Good Intentions
Experts will tell you that the compromise required to maintain a happy marriage can require people to do things that aren't exactly their favorite activity. For me that took the form of watching the Avengers movies. All of them. In chronological order. (By plot...
When LEED Is a Passion, Not a Passing Fancy
When prospective clients learn about our “undefeated” record as a LEED consultant, they often ask us “what constitutes your best case scenario? Is it location? A particular industry? A particular building type?” My answer is simple: the most successful LEED efforts...
Practicing Gratitude
As last week ended, I had a moment of extreme joy that built until it spilled over into a huge wave of gratitude. Once this beautiful, natural progression happened, the sun shined brighter, the day ticked along more easily, and my feet felt like helium balloons. Don’t...
Let It Be
By Candice Rogers, Paladin, Inc. My husband is a big Beatles fan. He even has Yellow Submarine socks. With us spending so much more quality time together, his taste in music has influenced the soundtrack of my day. One song I have always loved is Let it Be. As with...