PerspectivesEnergy planning for food and beverage manufacturersAs F&B manufacturers work to integrate ESG objectives into core business operations, they need practical yet strategic methodologies for boosting energy efficiency, embracing renewable resources, and realizing carbon reductions. This article highlights the transformative impact of energy planning in enabling F&B manufacturers to achieve the environmental component of their ESG commitments.Read More
PerspectivesEnergy planning for food and beverage manufacturersAs F&B manufacturers work to integrate ESG objectives into core business operations, they need practical yet strategic methodologies for boosting energy efficiency, embracing renewable resources, and realizing carbon reductions. This article highlights the transformative impact of energy planning in enabling F&B manufacturers to achieve the environmental component of their ESG commitments.Read More
PerspectivesWater usage effectiveness for data centersSalas O’Brien is working with data centers on new ways to use less water, which is great news for the environment. This article explores why there is growing attention to the topic and some of the innovations that can be leveraged to make data centers more efficient. Read More
PerspectivesDave Jennings and Steve Carroll on building automation cybersecurityConsultants, Dave Jennings and Steve Carroll share insider perspectives on cybersecurity for building automation. (45 min) Read More
PerspectivesSCADA cybersecurity: fortifying industrial control systemsAs industrial control systems become more interconnected, the imperative for robust cybersecurity within SCADA systems has never been more critical. This article delves into strategies that fortify these essential systems against evolving threats, safeguarding the backbone of our industrial infrastructure.Read More
PerspectivesLe problème croissant de la contamination par les PFAS : mises à jour réglementaires, évaluations des risques et solutions futuresLes substances perfluoroalkyliques et polyfluoroalkyliques (PFAS) constituent une préoccupation majeure en matière d’environnement et de santé à l’échelle mondiale, les preuves de leurs effets dangereux sur l’homme et l’environnement étant de plus en plus nombreuses. Les gouvernements et les organismes de réglementation prennent des mesures, et les ingénieurs jouent un rôle essentiel dans la résolution de ce problème. Dans cet article, nous nous pencherons sur les plus récentes mises à jour réglementaires sur les PFAS, nous discuterons de l’importance des évaluations des risques, nous mettrons en évidence les solutions futures et nous indiquerons comment Salas O’Brien se développe pour s’attaquer à ce problème croissant.Read More
PerspectivesEnhancing performance through building envelope consulting and testingThe integrity of a building's envelope is pivotal to its overall performance. Through expert consulting and advanced testing, building owners can unlock energy efficiency, durability, and comfort enhancements, setting new benchmarks for high performance.Read More
PerspectivesNavigating California Building Code Title 24 Section 1207: an acoustics guide for K-12 classroom designersSalas O’Brien helps clients navigate building code changes. This article explores what K-12 classroom designers for projects in California need to know about enhanced classroom acoustics. Read More
PerspectivesUnderstanding the new SEC climate disclosure rule: what it means for businessThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a climate rule that requires public companies to report their Scope 1 and 2 emissions, as well as any climate-related risks that are material to their business. This article brings clarity into why it’s significant and what it means for businesses. Read More
PerspectivesBeyond one-size-fits-all: customizing project delivery for industrial clientsSelecting the right delivery method is one of the key decisions project leaders must navigate in industrial project management. This article clarifies the delivery options at your disposal to help you find the best fit for your project's objectives, scope, and complexity.Read More
PerspectivesThe 5G thermal energy network: ambient loop geo-exchangeA geo-exchange system deployed in an ambient loop approach moves consistent temperature heat between multiple sources and multiple users in a shared distribution system, lowering capital expenditures as well as operating costs. This article explores fifth generation GSHE efficiency with energy sharing and distributed energy sources.Read More
PerspectivesBuilding smarter: a deep dive into energy modeling benefitsThis article highlights the advantages of energy modeling, with an insider perspective of its role in constructing buildings that are not only cost-effective but also environmentally sustainable.Read More
PerspectivesHow advanced technologies are reshaping the landscape of seismic retrofittingAs seismic events continue to challenge the resilience of the built environment, the field of engineering is adopting groundbreaking technologies to meet these threats head-on. Read More
