Building Products

Reimagining Buildings as Grid Partners The traditional relationship between buildings and electrical grids conceptualized structures as passive consumers drawing power when needed represents an outdated paradigm increasingly recognized as incompatible with grid decarbonization objectives. Modern grids incorporating high percentages of...

The Rapidly Evolving Regulatory Landscape Building codes and mechanical standards represent the regulatory framework establishing baseline requirements for all new construction and major renovations, creating powerful drivers for industry innovation and market transformation. Every few years, updated model codes reflect...

Building Automation as Construction Catalyst Integrated building automation systems have transcended their traditional role as operational tools to become fundamental drivers reshaping how construction projects develop and execute from initial procurement through long-term facility operation. The convergence of artificial intelligence,...

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...