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A disconnected hydraulic hose likely sprayed flammable oil onto a hot surface, igniting a blaze that compromised the luffing system of a tower crane on a busy New York City street, sending its boom crashing 500 ft to the ground, according to a long-awaited investigation into a 2023 crane fire and partial collapse on the west side of…

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin is reconsidering plans to end the ENERGY STAR program, the New York Times reports. Marked by its well-known bright blue trademark logo, the ENERGY STAR label signifies government endorsement of energy efficient appliances, electronics and homes. The program is a public-private partnership administrated by the EPA with assistance from the…

As hybrid work increases, hospitality-style amenities and services provide comfort and convenience. Companies requiring employees to be in the office are on the rise: As of October 2024, 75 percent of workers with teleworkable jobs were required to go in at least some of the time, up from 63 percent in February 2023, according to…

The construction industry has invested heavily in digital tools for more than a decade, yet walk any job site and the same problems persist. We’ve spent billions on BIM, digital twins, and visualization software, but still face rework, poor installation quality, and crews checking measurements by hand. Look around and you’ll find tape measures, chalk…

The U.S. Food & Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sectors are confronting unprecedented energy challenges, reveals a new survey jointly authored by AlphaStruxure, Schneider Electric, and Endeavor Business Intelligence. Grid congestion, soaring electricity costs, and macroeconomic uncertainty are delaying expansions and straining supply chains across the food processing sector, according to the Kilowatts into…

Hotel guest rooms are unoccupied around 60% of the time, even when rented. Heating or cooling to 100% occupancy, 100% of the time, equals approximately 40% energy waste. To lessen this waste, the hospitality industry is embracing occupancy-sensing smart thermostats, which allow the building management system to automatically adjust the temperature of unoccupied rooms. The…