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The Department of Energy’s plan to cut $3.7 billion in Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) awards strips funding from two startups that have scored high-profile deals with Microsoft and Amazon to decarbonize data center construction. The DOE cuts came after a financial review ordered by President Donald Trump. So far, it impacts 24 projects…

Across industries, the details that shape safety, accessibility, and sustainability are countless—but one area that’s often underestimated, yet undeniably critical, is the parking lot. More than just a place to park, it serves as the first and last impression for anyone who visits, works at, or interacts with a property. It’s a high-traffic zone, a…

Osceola County School District’s NeoCity Academy forms design blueprint for future K-12 buildings. “School tour guide” isn’t typically part of the job description for a chief facilities officer (CFO) in a K-12 school district, but Dave Sharma doesn’t mind taking extra time to show off his district’s prized building. Sharma is the CFO for the…

The Life Plan Community adds 48 luxury hybrid homes to meet the needs of today’s active, independent seniors. Longhorn Village celebrated the grand opening of its long-awaited expansion. The multimillion-dollar project, which broke ground in January 2023, adds 48 beautifully appointed hybrid homes designed to meet the needs of modern, self-reliant seniors. The new residences…

It’s easy for a start-up culture to survive in a new corporate venture that comprises just a handful of like-minded people. But when corporate ventures grow to hundreds or even thousands of people, the culture can break down. To avoid this outcome, the venture’s leaders can systematically build and maintain a healthy culture that takes…

It began with a lobbyist’s pitch. Tennessee Rep. Rusty Grills says a lobbyist proposed a simple idea: repeal the state’s requirement for reflective roofs on many commercial buildings. In late March, Grills and his fellow lawmakers voted to eliminate the rule, scrapping a measure meant to save energy, lower temperatures and protect Tennesseans from extreme…