Author: Alicia Frazier
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What is a Net Zero Energy Commercial Building – And Why Should It Be on Your Radar?
Commercial buildings produce 40% of global carbon emissions, making the built environment one of the top global producers of carbon. That fact alone is enough to warrant immediate and dramatic action by the commercial real estate (CRE) industry, but there are other factors pushing CRE into a more sustainable future. But first, there are so many…
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The Property Owner’s Playbook for Maximizing ROI on Sustainable Commercial Real Estate
Building operations in the United States account for roughly 40% of all energy consumption. It’s a big reason the commercial real estate (CRE) industry is increasingly focused on making sustainability efforts a top priority. And more government intervention is coming in the form of new legislation for sustainable construction practices and requirements such as energy…
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3 Signs Signaling the Return to Office – Are Your Buildings Ready?
Will we ever return to the office? The question has been asked at length throughout the pandemic. Just when we thought a return to normalcy was on the horizon, a new COVID variant popped up. But commercial offices are welcoming tenants back to buildings. And here are three telltale signs signaling the return to office…
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3 Sustainability Mandates in Commercial Real Estate and How to Prepare
HVAC can account for 20% of overall commercial real estate operating and energy costs and 50% of total energy consumption for commercial offices. It’s no wonder the commercial real estate industry continues to focus attention on sustainability. Sustainability isn’t just good for the environment, it’s also great for the wallet. In fact, 40% of real…
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The Office of the Future After COVID: How Intelligent Buildings and Automation Are Driving Commercial Office Recovery
What does the office of the future after COVID look like? It’s a question on the minds of many as the pandemic has changed traditional office work. And it’s no secret that occupancy in commercial offices has been disrupted. However, commercial offices are welcoming tenants back to buildings. In fact, office leasing rates in the…
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Two HVAC Capital Planning Tips for 2022 – Backed by Data
When’s the last time you took stock of your HVAC capital planning strategy? After all, your HVAC system is one of the biggest expenses in your annual maintenance budget. Routine checks and repairs add up. And if you own multiple commercial properties, the financial burden can escalate quickly into the tens or hundreds of thousands…