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During COP26 last year, as a flurry of fresh green pledges was announced, there were plenty of predictions as to what kind of climate the world was heading for under current decarbonization trajectories. Based on national net zero pledges made through to November 2021, the International Energy Agency (IEA) concluded that a global average temperature rise of…

NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® has requirements for what should be included in an electrical safety program (ESP) but does not provide details. The requirement in Section 110.5(B) to inspect electrical equipment is one where it is the employer’s responsibility to fill in the gaps. A properly documented ESP does not…

Fire pumps are an essential part of many water-based fire protection systems. They are used to increase the pressure (measured in psi or bar) of a water source when that source pressure is not adequate for the system it’s supplying. The right design, installation, and acceptance testing of these pumps will ensure that they are…

MV systems are rapidly proving to be a versatile tool for increasing automated system reliability. In the age of readily available and inexpensive computer resources, many advances play a significant role in commerce. These include high-bandwidth data-transfer technologies and easy access to vast data storage, combined with advanced image-processing algorithms and robust imaging hardware development….

In observance of the International Day of Clean Air on Sept. 7, Fellowes Brands announced results from a recent national survey that found only 36% of respondents describe the indoor air quality (IAQ) at their workplace as very clean. The survey of 1,120 American workers who work on-site and indoors for their employer also revealed that 91% of respondents agree clean…

  Eliminating waste is the first step toward efficient maintenance systems that drive reliability. Maintenance costs can range from 20% to 60% of a company’s total operating expenses. Depending on the type of industry, a facility could easily spend half its daily budget just on maintenance tasks and supplies. While this may seem like an…

Much more than a simple 3D CAD rendering, digital twins can significantly advance operational performance. A digital twin that provides value to the operating capability of a power plant must include physics and empirical-based modeling, product design information, operational data, and failure-based mechanisms. More than just a visual representation of an asset, a digital twin…

  The drive to return to the office amidst growing environmental concerns means air quality and energy management have never been more important. Ross Baxter, Partner Sales Leader at Trend, explains how a modern BEMS can offer potential solutions As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the experience will certainly keep health issues top of…

  Despite the inertia of the carbon-intensive economy and the fossil fuel capture of public policy, climate change has emerged as a top priority for boardrooms. Among the critical decisions being made is where to anchor any commitments for decarbonization. Is it to stay within a maximum temperature rise of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial…

COVID-19 has profoundly altered the way we work and, as a result, the way building owners and employers operate office buildings and other workplaces. As they’ve quickly adapted, they’ve embraced three new trends in access control and visitor management: digitizing these systems and moving them to the cloud; streamlining them to be more frictionless; and…