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The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks. The city is constructing Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that consist of ambient pipe loops connecting multiple buildings and delivering thermal heating and cooling energy via water-source heat pumps.
Zurich Soft Robotics says Solskin can reduce building energy consumption by up to 80% while producing up to 40% more electricity than comparable façade systems.
The General Services Administration and the U.S. Department of Energy have selected 17 innovative building technologies to evaluate in real-world settings throughout GSA’s real estate portfolio.
The commercial building sector continues to be under financial pressure as foreclosures nationwide increased 48% in June compared to June 2023, according to ATTOM, a real estate data analysis firm.
Santa Monica city services building aims for highest level of sustainability.
The goal is to make it easier for projects pursuing both standards.
The industry claims the product is being sold below fair market value.
The goal is to improve consistency for calculating costs and reducing risk.
The new legislation reduces the amount of time a vacant property can qualify for a lower tax rate.
Some industry watchers predict it will become the base building code.
Glass facades pose a serious risk to birds and cause millions of avian deaths each year.
Employers can choose from a variety of fall protection systems.
The city ranks first in U.S. in rat population.
The rule bans cranes from operating when wind exceeds 30 mph.
