Buildings’ importance in the fight against global climate change has been well established. However, the problem is diverse because new and existing buildings play different roles. A model code from the New Buildings...
Electric vehicle charging networks will be more easily accessible under a new deal signed by the Biden administration. On Sept. 14, 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration announced early...
During the year, I get a lot of questions regarding the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code that on the surface create confusion, or worse, misinterpretation of the requirements. So, I thought it would be beneficial to...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released an “Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap,” announcing $104 million to advance emission reduction technology that can decarbonize the nation’s industrial sector. The report highlights...
In a first-of-its-kind transformation, Utah’s Intermountain Power Plant will begin to transition away from coal to hydrogen production, by way of natural gas as a stepping stone. First opened in 1973, Intermountain was slated...
While excessive heat waves and monster storms remind us of the effects of global warming, a new study concludes that these effects can be mitigated. In July 2022, scientists from Princeton University and the Huazhong...
The need for uninterrupted continuity of wireless signaling is propelling the distributed antenna system (DAS) market into double-digit growth and widespread global deployment. A staple of in-building, code-required systems...
Straits Research firm predicts that the use of robotics in construction will triple globally by 2030, increasing from a market size valued at $50 million in 2021 to $164 million in just nine years. North America and Europe...
Despite rising labor and material costs, construction of healthcare facilities continues to be at an all-time high. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ (FRED) September 2022 healthcare construction report shows that total...
While the first half of 2022 may not have been the best of times for solar power, the industry is poised for rapid growth in the second half of this year and beyond. According to a report released by the Solar Energy Industry...
