PerspectivesA building owner’s guide to electrification of existing systemsElectrification of existing buildings is a key step towards decarbonization. This guide serves as a roadmap for building owners to navigate through the intricacies of retrofitting with clarity and foresight.Read More
Non classifié(e)An inside look at Wake Tech East’s future-forward campusThe Wake Tech East campus sets a benchmark for how educational institutions can integrate advanced technology like geoexchange into their curriculum and infrastructure.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
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
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
PerspectivesThe 5G thermal energy network: ambient loop geo-exchangeThis article explores fifth generation GSHE efficiency in a thermal energy network that moves consistent temperature heat between multiple sources and multiple users in a shared distribution system, lowering capital expenditures as well as operating costs.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
PerspectivesThe impact of air barriers in meeting new energy codesThis article explores the latest updates in building energy codes, focusing on how air barriers contribute significantly to these new standards.Read More
PerspectivesSecuring off-grid power: the role of microgrids in resilient hospitalsMicrogrids are an innovative solution to empower healthcare facilities with sustainable, on-site power generation and distribution. This article delves into the multifaceted advantages of implementing microgrids for full operations, from enhancing operational continuity to minimizing long-term costs and environmental impact.Read More
PerspectivesLa Loi locale 97 de New York : un guide pour les propriétaires de bâtimentsCet article décrit ce que les propriétaires de bâtiments doivent savoir sur la Loi locale 97 de la ville de New York : ce qu’elle est, qui est concerné, les stratégies pour s’y conformer, où trouver des ressources financières et comment se lancer.Read More
PerspectivesPossibilités de partenariats public-privé pour la durabilité et la résilience des installations fédéralesCet article explore le potentiel inexploité des PPP dans les installations fédérales, en soulignant les nombreuses opportunités qu’ils offrent pour la mise en œuvre de transformations durablesRead More