2023 Commercial Building Trends Include AI, Sustainability, and Predictive Maintenance

2023 Commercial Building Trends Include AI, Sustainability, and Predictive Maintenance

  In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial real estate and building management sectors have had the opportunity to adapt and capitalize on new opportunities. Among the various sectors comprising the industry, the U.S. engineering and construction segment has demonstrated impressive growth, with a notable 8% increase in construction spending during the beginning…

Preparing for Safe Electrical Disaster Recovery During Hurricane Season Using NFPA 70B

Preparing for Safe Electrical Disaster Recovery During Hurricane Season Using NFPA 70B

Hurricane season is officially upon us. Although the period can often begin earlier and run later, June 1 through November 30 is  “hurricane season” as defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). When an impending hurricane is expected to reach landfall, the days prior can be chaotic as those who may be affected…

What’s Ahead for this Hurricane Season?

What’s Ahead for this Hurricane Season?

June marks the official start of hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30. But how many of these potentially dangerous storms should we expect (and prepare for) this year? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released its 2023 Atlanta Hurricane Season outlook, which forecasts a “near-normal” season. Specifically, the agency predicts a 40% chance of…

Designing a pedestrian focused city for people to live, work, and play

Designing a pedestrian focused city for people to live, work, and play

What makes a city walkable? The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines walkability simply as “a walkable place that is easy to walk around.” While that’s true, I believe there are so many factors that impact a city’s walkability including housing demand, density, local zoning code decisions, manageable distances, forward thinking developments, and diverse communities….

Too Much Gas? You’re Not Ready for the Future

Too Much Gas? You’re Not Ready for the Future

Property owners using fossil fuels should prepare for a rude awakening. By 2050, Canada’s legislated goal is to reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero, a prospect it concedes is an ambitious but necessary measure to control climate change and sustain a livable future. The next 25 years will be critical. According to Canada’s…