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Future-Ready Buildings: Key Innovations Transforming Sustainable Design

The construction industry has a unique conundrum. It needs to incorporate recent innovations while tending to current demands faster than ever. Implementing building concepts that are still undergoing research and development could provide value to construction decarbonization. Additionally, doing so…

Rose Morrison17 October 2024

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Identifying ‘Energy Vampires’ and Eliminating Hidden Inefficiencies in Older Buildings

As buildings age, they often become less energy efficient, quietly driving up costs and wasting resources. These inefficiencies—sometimes referred to as "energy vampires"—can be found in areas where energy is lost without anyone noticing. According to recent data, older buildings…

Olga Pleskatsevich10 October 2024

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Green Buildings and ESG–More Than Just Environmental Impact

When we think of green buildings, the first images that likely come to mind are solar panels, green roofs, and energy-efficient windows—essentially, innovations aimed at reducing a building’s environmental footprint. It’s easy to think that the "green" in green building…

Olga Pleskatsevich8 October 2024

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Featured in PRC Magazine: How Real-Time Monitoring Drives Sustainability and Savings

Our article, "Performance Monitoring: Bridging Profit and Sustainability in Real Estate," has been featured in PRC Magazine, a leading architecture and building industry publication in Hong Kong. The article, which you can find on pages 16-17, explores how green leases,…

Olga Pleskatsevich27 September 2024

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The Shocking Construction Waste Stream and Proposed Management Plans for the Future

Construction engineers and builders must overcome numerous obstacles to achieve sustainability because conventional waste practices do not consider the planet’s health. Common strategies are some of the most alarming and culminated in the building and construction sector's monumental carbon footprint…

Rose Morrison18 September 2024

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Why Sustainability in Construction Equipment Choices Are No Longer an Option

The construction sector is at a critical juncture where addressing the escalating effects of climate change is no longer optional. Environmental concerns, regulatory mandates and shifting consumer preferences drive the industry toward more sustainable practices. A critical aspect of this…

Rose Morrison13 September 2024

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How Flooring Can Play a Significant Role in Net Zero Emissions For Industries

The urgent race to reduce global emissions is ongoing as widespread industries focus on achieving net zero. Although consumer discourse often surrounds the rise of electric vehicles and solar panels, a critical component of sustainability rests right beneath everyone's feet…

Rose Morrison14 August 2024

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Optimizing Your Building’s Potential: The Crucial Role of Performance Testing

Building performance testing is an essential process that evaluates how well a building performs in various aspects such as indoor and outdoor air quality (IAQ), water quality, thermal comfort, lighting measures, and overall operational functionality. Let’s explore the fundamental concepts…

Olga Pleskatsevich8 August 2024

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Achieving Net Zero: The Role of the Construction Supply Chain

The global push toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions represents a critical response to climate change. It aims to balance the amount of greenhouse gases emitted with those removed from the atmosphere. The construction sector is substantial in this effort due…

Rose Morrison23 July 2024

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Sai Kung WM Hotel: A LEED Gold Certified Sustainable Masterpiece

Earlier this year, the stunning Sai Kung WM Hotel was awarded LEED Gold certification. Today, we are excited to share the story behind this remarkable achievement. The Sai Kung WM Hote is located on the serene Sai Kung Peninsula in…

Olga Pleskatsevich18 July 2024