Building Products

The Accelerating Shift Away from Natural Gas The building sector stands at an inflection point where decades of reliance on natural gas combustion for space heating and hot water preparation faces fundamental technological and regulatory transformation. Heat pumps and hybrid...

The Financing Challenge for Building Efficiency High-efficiency building upgrades present compelling value propositions through reduced operating costs, enhanced asset values, improved occupant comfort, and environmental benefits that align with corporate sustainability objectives. Yet despite attractive returns on investment, many building...

The Critical Role of Ventilation System Commissioning Ventilation and ductwork systems serve as the respiratory infrastructure of modern buildings, delivering fresh air to occupants while removing contaminants and maintaining indoor environmental quality. Despite their fundamental importance to building performance and...

The Retrofit Imperative in Modern Construction The construction industry faces a fundamental reality that shapes strategic priorities for the coming decades: approximately 80 percent of buildings standing today will remain operational through 2050, making retrofit and renovation the primary pathway...

The Evolution of Building Intelligence Commercial buildings have undergone a profound transformation over the past decade, evolving from structures with basic time-scheduled systems to sophisticated environments capable of learning, adapting, and optimizing their own performance. This revolution stems from the...

The Imperative for Decarbonising Building Systems The construction sector stands at a critical juncture where environmental responsibility intersects with economic viability and regulatory compliance. Buildings account for nearly 40 percent of global energy-related carbon emissions, with 28 percent stemming from...

The global construction industry confronts an acute and growing workforce crisis that threatens project viability across sectors. Experienced craft workers trained through traditional apprenticeships retire faster than replacement workers enter the trades. Younger generations, increasingly oriented toward digital careers and...