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- Environmental Sustainability, Technology
Efficient Technologies for Facilities October 12, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal Sustainability is a critical aspect in the management of many facilities, and implementing highly efficient technologies and programs can save money and increase property values. In facility management, efficient technol [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Industrial Real Estate
Sustainability in Industrial Real Estate: LED, IoT, and Smart Buildings October 5, 2023 | By: Emily White Technologies like Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting, occupancy sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and smart thermostats are not just facilitating more efficient operations—they are redefining them. These tech [...] - Industrial Real Estate, Lighting
Efficient Lighting in Industrial Real Estate September 21, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal Industrial real estate is a quickly growing segment of commercial real estate. E-Commerce has remained a driving force for the expansion and growth seen in industrial real estate, and efficient lighting is critical in th [...] - Lighting
Bright Ideas: Daylighting in CRE August 15, 2023 | By: CRE Insight Journal Striking a balance between sustainability and enhancing the tenant experience is pivotal in commercial real estate. Many architects, designers, and building owners are leaning towards sustainable and human centric design [...] - Lighting, Technology
L-Prize Update: Prototype Phase Open December 19, 2022 | By: Owen Kavanagh The second stage of the United States Department of Energy’s Lighting Prize (or L-Prize) competition opened on Jun. 30, 2022. The intent to submit deadline is Jan. 13, 2023, with the final submission deadline being May [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Lighting
Switching to LED: Cost Savings for CRE December 1, 2022 | By: Trent Patterson What are the benefits to switching from CFL or Fluorescent lighting to LED? Trent Patterson, Corporate Facilities Manager with Havertys Furniture, was an early adopter of LED technology, and saw enormous benefits from it [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Lighting, Operations & Maintenance
Daylight Harvesting in CRE October 19, 2022 | By: Michael Knox, SMA, LEED GA, BOMI-HP What is daylight harvesting? Join Michael Knox, SMA, LEED-GA, BOMI-HP, Chief Engineer, CODA, with Portman Management, as he explains what daylight harvesting is, and how municipalities are adopting daylight harvesting te [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Lighting, Technology
L-Prize Concept Phase Concludes March 8, 2022 | By: Owen Kavanagh The first stage of the United States Department of Energy’s Lighting Prize (or L-Prize) competition concluded on Feb. 3, 2022. Four groups were awarded $20,000 each for their Solid-State Lighting (SSL) design concepts [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Financial Management
Utilities and You: Incentives and Rebates January 3, 2022 | By: Owen Kavanagh From the western coasts of the Pacific to the eastern shores of the Atlantic, and everywhere in between, utility companies manage the energy, water, and gas used by the commercial real estate industry. Utility companies [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Lighting
Lighting Quality: Definitions, Options, and Methods of Measure December 13, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh Lighting quality is an important issue affecting much of the American populace. How do lights affect us? How is that measured? Knowing the terms and information surrounding light quality and measurement can assist proper [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Lighting
Ways to Save: Lighting October 13, 2021 | By: Owen Kavanagh From the mightiest light house to the tiniest tech room, lighting is integral to the work we do. Lights provide visibility, comfort, and safety, but lighting costs can be a massive drain on building budgets. Light [...] - Design & Construction, Environmental Sustainability, Lighting
Looking into LEED: Light Pollution July 20, 2020 | By: Molly Looman Light pollution is one of many environmental factors to consider when working on a new or existing project. And it is one best observed at a distance.If you have ever been on the highway at night, you can see little [...] - Environmental Sustainability, Professional Development
Are You a LEED-er? What LEED Credentialing Means for O+M January 7, 2020 | By: Molly Looman Green jobs and environmentally conscious management practices are ever-growing in the commercial real estate and facilities management industry. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credentialin [...] - Design & Construction, Lighting
Three Reasons to Consider an LED Retrofit Now October 9, 2019 | By: Molly Looman Three Reasons to Consider an LED Retrofit Now By Molly Looman An LED retrofit can feel like a major renovation. It is hard to determine whether it is worth the cost to simply change a light bulb. However, switc [...] - Design & Construction, Lighting
Lighten Up: CRE Trends in Lighting July 24, 2019 | By: Molly Looman Who turns on the lights in your building? Are they on a sensor? A timer? Is there a switch? Most people, unless they are the ones turning the lights on, don’t think about it. Lights are always just there. This vital [...]