Tech Remains King Of US Office Market

High-tech users have become the most important driving force in the US office market, and the final quarter of 2017 was no exception. According to global commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, metro regions with a strong technology

Building Code Officials Should Vet Building Product Evaluation Methods

In order to ensure that specified building products comply with codes and standards, building code officials should take into account the credentials of accrediting bodies, says Shahin Moinian, P.E., the president of ICC Evaluation Service. First, code

Smart Building Tech Can Reap Utility Savings of 8% to 18% in Commercial Buildings

Smart building technology is producing energy savings of 8% to 18% in the commercial building sector, according to a new report by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. While large showcase buildings have been the first to deploy smart