
Activating the workplace
Mary Baker | Building Design + Construction |
You may want to stand up for this: Research shows that sedentary behavior causes or intensifies a wide range of health problems. Contrary to popular belief, physical inactivity and sedentary behavior are two distinct behaviors. A mounting body of evidence

Office REITs Plan to Focus on Development in 2018, and Stay Away from Acquisitions
John Egan | National Real Estate Investor |
No one has a crystal ball that can offer a precise forecast for the office REIT market in 2018. But the sector’s insiders foresee a year ruled by property development and redevelopment rather than asset purchases. Rising interest rates are to blame for an

Smart Building Tech Can Reap Utility Savings of 8% to 18% in Commercial Buildings
Peter Fabris | Building Design + Construction |
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