Over the lifespan of a building, operations and maintenance staff arguably have the biggest impact on system performance and energy efficiency. With the right training,...

What happens when you put four sustainable building experts involved in energy code development in a room and ask them to bring their favoriteand sometimes,...

The ideal building is cost-efficient, energy-efficient, and comfortable for its occupants. But executing all three of these elements to perfection can be complex and costly....

To mark Womens History Month, we wanted to get firsthand perspectives from women in the building industry. We invited Michelle DeCarlo of JB&B and Saeideh...

Building on the 25-year foundation of the ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction program, the EPA is gearing up to launch a new certification program for...

Description: The average homeowner is aware that energy efficiency is important in the fight against climate change. The people who are most passionate about energy...

There is a lot of work ahead of us to advance equity in the built environment. As more project teams aim to impact equity, there...

Description: As a continuation of our last episode, Construction Diaries: Lessons Learned From SWAs Inspection & Verification Experts, Dylan gears his questions toward young professionals...

Description: One of the main drivers behind a successful building project is third-party inspection and verification. This critical, yet often overlooked, step in the construction...

We talk a lot about sustainability at a large scale; this typically includes large building projects or grid-level issues, like energy affordability and access to...