Three trends shaping the future of construction engineering

Three trends shaping the future of construction engineering

  There is perhaps no issue more pressing in construction engineering than sustainability. By reducing the resources required to build and maintain new structures, engineers are redefining the next generation of construction and paving the way for a safer and more sustainable future. This green future is made possible by the use of sustainable construction materials,…

10 Ways to Make Facilities Decisions Stick

10 Ways to Make Facilities Decisions Stick

Facilities management professionals need to find ways to communicate effectively with those they are working with. “Having a process to help executives make decisions in an informed way is very important to everyone,” said Kurt Neubek, a certified facilities manager with the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), an architect, and a Firmwide Healthcare Practice Leader…

5 tips for using ATP monitors

5 tips for using ATP monitors

  ATP monitors, broadly speaking, are a rapid testing method used to quickly assess the cleanliness of surfaces or liquid samples. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is present in all organic material, living or not living, and is the universal unit of energy used in all living cells, whether found in plants, animals, bacteria, mould, or microorganisms….

Tipping point? EU poised to mandate zero-emissions vehicles by 2035

Tipping point? EU poised to mandate zero-emissions vehicles by 2035

In late 2020, California and then the United Kingdom took a stand on the future of the internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle. To me, this moment was the beginning of the end for ICE vehicles: California, the fifth-largest economy in the world and the state with the most new car sales across the U.S.; and…

Getting started with Scope 3 emissions

Getting started with Scope 3 emissions

  U.S. companies are increasingly tracking and reporting their carbon emissions, but many stumble once they try to quantify the impact from their value chain. A company’s carbon footprint is made up of Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Scope 3 emissions result from activities that are not directly owned or controlled…

Best Practices to Maintain Your Commercial Roof

Best Practices to Maintain Your Commercial Roof

Weather, structural movement, and stress are constantly attacking your commercial roof. While normal aging will occur on all roofs, problems stemming from neglect, abuse, contamination, or accidents, if not detected early, can result in extensive, costly repairs or premature failure of the roofing system. Plan and start an inspection program during the first year your…