With the onset of COVID-19, building health and safety—indoor air quality in particular—has become a major concern, particularly with regard to workplaces. Poor ventilation has been […]
As an IoT company, we’re keenly aware of the flood of data generated daily by connected “things.” For the businesses we work with, all that IoT data […]
How does your commercial building’s energy consumption per square foot compare to others in your industry? Here’s how to find out.
The Occupational Safety & Health Act requires that employers provide a safe workplace. Before COVID-19, regulating workplace hazards largely revolved around things like providing proper training, posting appropriate signage, offering
For most commercial buildings, energy is the single largest operating expense, most of which comes in the form of electricity. That being the case, the cost of utility-supplied power is
In the words of Andrew McAfee, the world is one big data problem. Some statistics culled from various sources and surveys tell the story: More than 150 zettabytes (150 trillion
Most of the nation’s 5.6 million commercial buildings are 15 years old or older. As a result, most are also devoid of the “smart” technology that permeates modern buildings, leaving
All around the world, the gears of business are starting to turn once again—albeit slowly. After months of nonessential business closures due to COVID-19, there are now signs of life,
In recent years, the terms “green” and “sustainable” have increasingly been used in association with commercial buildings. Whether in reference to a “green project,” “green initiatives,” “sustainable building construction,” or
As countries across the globe struggle with the effects of the pandemic, many commercial buildings sit empty. Business and school closures and shelter-in-place orders have kept huge numbers of people
