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  Sustainability-focused investing has exploded in the past decade, with global ESG assets projected to reach $50 trillion by 2025. The “sustainable investment universe” describes when portfolio investment decisions are based on companies’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors. This approach weighs investment opportunities on how businesses contribute to positive social change rather than solely…

  As the use of electric vehicles grows, facility managers must consider the expense as a perk for building occupants. With $5 billion coming from the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at accelerating the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and clean cars, the race is on to develop the necessary infrastructure. Commercial building owners will…

  ASHRAE and the International Code Council are developing a standard to assess carbon emissions across the entire building life cycle. The proposed ASHRAE/ICC Standard 240P – Evaluating Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Carbon Emissions in Building Design, Construction and Operation, establishes how to measure and verify the greenhouse gas (GHG) and carbon emissions of a…

  Urbanites living in two up-and-coming condos won’t have to escape their homes for fresh air and water. In an industry hesitant to embrace new technologies, some developers are bringing smart health innovations to the forefront of their amenity offerings. The team behind AKRA Living—a retreat-like condo rising 22 storeys near Toronto’s busy intersection of…

  These days, with cleaning and sanitation top of mind, some companies are turning to alternative methods to maximize their efforts and increase safety. Cleaning drones may seem like a new-age approach, but they’ve been around for quite a while, with Digitaltrends covering this type of technology as far back as 2013. Their application has…

  Analytics insights There are several factors to look for that are essential when planning to buy or build a new facility. From general layout of the space to considering what the type of building you are constructing needs are important factors to contemplate in order to be efficient and adaptable. Building from scratch and…