InsightsDecarbonization of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilitiesPharmaceutical companies are prioritizing carbon footprint reduction as part of their public sustainability goals, but decarbonization presents unique challenges for the industry. This article examines those challenges and offers high-impact strategies to overcome them, helping companies improve efficiency while achieving their sustainability targets.Read More
InsightsUnlocking the potential of renewable natural gasRNG is a growing carbon-neutral solution that utilizes emissions from waste to produce a renewable source of energy while directly reducing pollution to the atmosphere. This article explores why and how with practical examples and results. Read More
InsightsEmbodied Carbon: Rethinking Construction for a Low-Carbon FutureDecarbonization efforts have long centered on operational emissions, but the conversation is shifting to include the significant impact of embodied carbon in construction. This article delves into the opportunities and obstacles in reducing embodied carbon.Read More
InsightsRenewable energy transition: strategies for successTransitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy can be a complex process for campuses and buildings, especially for those tasked with guiding those properties into a sustainable future. This article outlines the challenges, technologies, and strategies to make facility managers successful.Read More
InsightsWhy EPDs matter: enhancing transparency and sustainability in construction This article shows how Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) promote a sustainable future by enabling informed decisions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and boosting market competitiveness.Read More
InsightsGrid modernization: navigating the energy transitionUpdated infrastructure and advanced technologies are paving the way to modernize North America’s electricity grid. This article sheds light on what’s driving the change, challenges with the move to a more distributed model, and the technologies that are part of modernization.Read More
InsightsA 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
NewsAn 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
InsightsEnergy 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
InsightsWater 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
InsightsThe growing concern of PFAS contamination: regulatory updates and future solutionsPFAS is a major global environmental and health concern, with mounting evidence of its hazardous effects on humans and the environment. Governments and regulatory bodies are taking action, and engineers are critical to solving the issue. In this article, we'll cover the latest regulatory updates on PFAS, highlight future solutions, and share how Salas O'Brien is developing to tackle this growing problem.Read More
InsightsUnderstanding 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
