Optimizing energy use is essential in reducing energy consumption in existing buildings. Building systems, such as HVAC, lighting, and building controls present opportunities for optimizing how energy is used. Research by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has found that the cost of reducing demand for energy is often less than half of constructing a new […]

Published on:April 25, 2015

With so many green building rating systems, how do you decide which one is best for your building? The sixth edition of Turner Construction Company’s Green Building Market Barometer series, indicates that commitment to Green construction remains high, with a greater focus on the benefits of improving the health, wellbeing, and productivity of occupants and […]

Published on:April 3, 2015