Properly Place Your Sensors

Properly Place Your Sensors

A well thought out sensor-placement strategy will pay off with better data and increased reliability. Within the complex field of Industry 4.0, the role of sensors in industrial operations cannot be overstated. These tiny devices act as the eyes and ears of a manufacturing unit, gathering crucial data that can make or break operational efficiency….

Automate To Achieve Sustainability

Automate To Achieve Sustainability

Automation in all aspects of manufacturing can play a major role in reaching ESG goals. Automation and sustainability can, at first, feel opposed — the more technologically advanced we become, the further away we get from our earth and the preservation of our natural surroundings. In fact, automated processes, systems, and technologies can, and do,…

The DOE has $3.8 billion in renewable energy funding: 3 grant options

The DOE has $3.8 billion in renewable energy funding: 3 grant options

The Department of Energy has $97 billion in funds available for clean energy applicants. $25 billion of that total is housed within the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), with a mission to partner with the private sector to deliver clean energy demonstration projects that can accelerate the transition to a decarbonized energy system. OCED…

ESG reports will soon require third-party assurance. Here’s how to get ready

ESG reports will soon require third-party assurance. Here’s how to get ready

The biggest challenge associated with new ESG reporting regulations isn’t that companies will be compelled to disclose ESG data — many already do so voluntarily — it is that they will need to have their ESG reports “assured,” which means the data will be subject to the same scrutiny as financial reporting. New regulations, such…

Clients more focused on net zero goals than building safety

Clients more focused on net zero goals than building safety

A new study has found that construction clients are more focused on meeting their net zero goals than complying with the Building Safety Act. The research carried out on behalf of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) also revealed a noticeable “softening” in the market as cost pressures took their toll leading to significant project…

The Freeze Component of ‘Run, Hide, Fight’ During Violent Attacks

The Freeze Component of ‘Run, Hide, Fight’ During Violent Attacks

In April 2021, a 19-year-old male shooter named Brandon Hole opened fire outside a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis. By the time he was done, he had killed eight people and himself. After the shooting, many distribution centers nationwide began analyzing their own security measures to help prevent another such incident. They conducted both physical security…