C&W Services’ Life Science SVP: Labor consistency more important than dollar increase in wages

Chisolm recently assumed a leadership role at Cushman & Wakefield Services to drive the development of the firm’s life sciences portfolio.

By Joe Burns • July 13, 2023

Financial woes prompt resistance to building code updates

Misgivings about expenses are fueling dissent against new building codes, which seek to aggressively curb emissions and fossil fuel consumption.

By Nish Amarnath • July 12, 2023

GSA selects nZero to track carbon emissions across its federal building portfolio

The company will provide real-time carbon management and accounting to help the federal government test novel and historical sustainability-focused building technologies.

By Joe Burns • July 12, 2023

US Green Building Council seeks votes on LEED update through open ballot

While USGBC committees develop LEED v5, the ballot for the LEED v4 energy update, open through August 10, is set for release in January 2024.

By Nish Amarnath • July 12, 2023

From power to pharma, companies need better carbon emissions reporting

The key to progress is interoperability, or the ability to compare, share and use information across greenhouse gas accounting and reporting systems.

By Liv Watson and Marian Van Pelt • July 10, 2023

Scottsdale, Arizona greenlights commercial green code for new builds, renovations

Scottsdale is the state’s first city to implement an amended edition of the 2021 International Green Construction Code.

By Nish Amarnath • July 7, 2023

California clears path for safe conversion of underused commercial buildings

The California Building Standards Commission’s vote to amend existing building code allows multiple compliance paths for adaptive reuse.

By Nish Amarnath • July 6, 2023

Cambridge, Massachusetts, becomes first US city to require net zero emissions

The city has advanced its emissions reduction goal for large buildings by 15 years in an aggressive bid to ward off the worst impacts of climate change. 

By Nish Amarnath • July 5, 2023

Insufficient staff, outdated processes expose firms to risk: survey

Only 37% of surveyed respondents believe that their organizations have sufficient staffing to properly run compliance programs and internal controls, FloQast found.

By Elizabeth Flood • June 29, 2023

Regulations, building layouts impede office conversion projects

Even as Congress faces pressure to overhaul outdated permitting processes, builders, architects and property owners cite complex zoning laws as barriers to converting existing office space to residential and other uses.

By Nish Amarnath • June 28, 2023

Hawai’i looks to tackle equity considerations of siting energy infrastructure as part of new docket

The state has some of the highest electricity rates in the country, and regulators opened a docket in December focused on ensuring more equity in its energy landscape. 

By Kavya Balaraman • June 28, 2023

San Francisco invites proposals for adaptive reuse commercial building projects

The city’s initiative to repurpose underused downtown commercial space solidifies legislation passed last week to simplify commercial building conversion processes.

By Nish Amarnath • June 27, 2023

ASHRAE publishes airborne infection risk mitigation standard for buildings

Air ventilation systems and maintenance minimum requirements, building readiness planning guidelines and assessment are part of Standard 241.

By Joe Burns • June 26, 2023

71% of organizations struggling to keep up with new AI risks, report finds

Most organizations rely on third-party AI tools — yet some don’t evaluate their risks at all.

By Carolyn Crist • June 26, 2023

SEC General Counsel defends climate risk disclosure rule

Republican lawmakers accused the SEC’s top attorney of stonewalling requests for information on the agency’s regulation and enforcement.

By Jim Tyson • June 23, 2023

US will need to triple retrofit rate to meet decarbonization targets: JLL

The report urges building owners and occupiers to strengthen their relationships, upskill the labor force and electrify major building systems to avoid a “brown discount” on lease negotiations.

By Joe Burns • June 23, 2023

New York, Minnesota latest states to target noncompetes

Minnesota recently passed, and New York is close to passing, laws prohibiting employers from using agreements to prevent employees from going to a competitor.  

By Robert Freedman • June 22, 2023

Limble’s CMMS software secures $58M in series B funding from Goldman Sachs

The company aims to grow its market share by expanding its product portfolio and user interface, while accelerating its go-to-market strategy.  

By Joe Burns • June 22, 2023

DC Circuit Court invalidates EPA ban on non-refillable refrigerant cylinders

The court ruling supports Worthington’s objections to the ban, determining that the government agency overstepped its power granted by Congress.

By Joe Burns • June 21, 2023

JLL rolls out commercial decarbonization services

The real estate and investment management firm will offer software and consulting to building owners and operators to identify and act on potential decarbonization facility strategies.

By Joe Burns • June 16, 2023

Cost concerns spur North Carolina’s move to delay vote on building code update

The state’s Building Code Council has shelved a vote on a proposed overhaul of building energy efficiency rules as it waits for reports detailing the costs and benefits of implementing the changes. 

By Nish Amarnath • June 16, 2023

To reduce carbon footprint of existing buildings, Seattle proposes new standards

Mayor Bruce Harrell called the legislation “among the most impactful proposals [the city] can advance to reduce emissions.”

By Ysabelle Kempe • June 16, 2023

Vermont delays residential building energy code implementation to July 2024

A legislative committee wants more time to create a state entity to improve international energy conservation code compliance.

By Nish Amarnath • June 15, 2023

ASHRAE seeks comments on energy standard addenda

The proposals include changes to on-site renewable energy and tax credit requirements, as well as shower head flow rates.

By Joe Burns • June 13, 2023

Drone maker Percepto raises $67M and gets FAA waiver

The nationwide waiver eliminates site-specific approvals for critical infrastructure projects and reduces cost barriers for drone inspection companies.

By Joe Burns • June 13, 2023