Building optimization is the process of collecting credible data on a building’s performance and longevity. This data could be about a planned construction or an existing building. It uses data capture technology and analytical software which digests the information and…
Routine maintenance is crucial for commercial and corporate-use buildings because it is the key to maintaining a comfortable, suitable, and safe work environment for all tenants. Building maintenance has a broad scope. It usually consists of janitorial services, utility upkeep,…
For landlords and property management companies, the value of a building is largely dependent on its occupancy rate. A building with no tenants or tenants who don't pay their rent is not a viable business. There is undoubtedly good money…
Water scarcity is a growing problem. Factors like unsustainable growth of human populations, geography, loss of rainforests and political strife all contribute to water shortages in individual countries, and impact global water supply. There are a number of ways to mitigate water shortage,…
Between 2014 and 2016, more than a hundred thousand nonresidential building fires occurred in the U.S. This resulted in an estimated 90 fatalities, 1,350 injuries, and $2.4 billion in property losses per year. The U.S. Fire Administration found cooking to…
Open space offices have grown popular over the years. This dramatic shift to having shared spaces has some striking benefits, including increased collaboration and teamwork, as well as reduced construction costs. However, it is still debatable if an open-space design…
