Complex commercial building projects involve owners, owner’s representatives, architects, engineers, contractors, construction managers, specialty consultants, commissioning providers, and facility operations staff. Each participant has a different responsibility. Two roles that...

The Seattle Convention Center’s Summit building, located in the heart of downtown Seattle, represents a transformative milestone in convention center development and urban integration. As a major expansion of the...

A facility condition assessment is a systematic evaluation of a facility’s site, physical assets, and major building systems to identify current conditions, deficiencies, and future renewal needs. A facility condition assessment (FCA)...

Defining Net Zero Energy Buildings Net zero energy buildings produce as much energy as they consume over the course of a year. This is a performance outcome, not a design...

Understanding the Fundamentals of Building Decarbonization What is building decarbonization? In practical terms, it is the systematic reduction and eventual elimination of greenhouse gas emissions associated with building operations. Buildings...

Understanding the difference between net zero carbon vs net zero energy is essential for building owners developing sustainability strategies, responding to regulatory requirements, or making long-term capital decisions. These terms...

Why Building Decarbonization Strategies Matter Building decarbonization strategies have become a business imperative for commercial property owners. Building Performance Standards now impose enforceable emissions limits and financial penalties in New...