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Companies can decrease their environmental impacts by increasing the energy efficiency of construction and building maintenance. Reducing surface and atmospheric pollution can help America reach its carbon neutrality goal.

Optimism prevails in the commercial building industry as construction starts bounce back 10 percent after a 9 percent decline in 2020.

The spray foam industry continues its effort to ensure pest management professionals don’t hinder use of the high-performance insulation.

The U.S Department of Energy recently issued a determination regarding the latest edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES STANDARD 90.1 - Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

The eco-conscious movement recently swept through the nation, influencing various industries. Construction companies are adopting low-emission, energy-efficient practices, increasing their sustainability.

With the increasing awareness of the embodied carbon impact of the built environment on global warming potential, a variety of tools and resources have emerged in the marketplace.

Metropolitan infrastructure is always adapting because of—and in response to—rapid changes in technology and the planet’s climate.

Commercial energy audits are an essential part of keeping buildings operating at peak performance. They are an evaluation of a structure’s efficiency, and a lot goes into performing one.

Over the last year, in particular, mental health and wellness have become a greater concern. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on workers, with studies reporting higher levels of stress, anxiety and burnout and growing demand for employers to do more to support their workforce.

Whether trying to meet sustainable design requirements set by a code, standard, or rating system, does it ever feel like your projects have a way of gravitating toward the minimum threshold set by the requirements?