The longevity of a building system depends on many factors, but a preventative maintenance program is a key step in prolonging the equipment's life cycle.

The building envelope can truly make or break energy-efficiency efforts. Major systems improvements may help, but those savings could fly out the window.

Since the introduction of legislation, like the Ontario Building Code’s SB-10 supplementary standard for large buildings and the B.C. Clean Energy Act, what once was

Daylighting a commercial building with a well-designed skylight system is a cost-effective way to save on energy ...

Through a combination of smart purchasing, maintenance programs and strategic planning, building managers ...

A roof that lasts longer is usually more sustainable since less waste is generated through the removal of an additional roof.

Recommissioning focuses on right-sizing a building’s mechanical and electrical systems and their operation for today’s conditions.

An energy audit is the logical first step in helping to reduce a facility’s utility costs and carbon footprint, and justify capital expenditures. Here are 10 things every building manager should know before embarking on an energy audit.

Energy efficiency in highrise multi-residential buildings can be achieved through a variety of retrofits. However, one method that is often overlooked is ...

Many commercial building owners are turning to energy recovery ventilation technology that recovers energy on-site and reuses it to reduce the demand ...

In recent years, environmental regulations, new innovations and higher energy costs have raised the bar on green buildings and provided economic incentives ...

When designing a green roof, three elements have to be optimized: drainage, growing media and plants.

Water efficiency opportunities in commercial buildings are typically identified by conducting a water usage audit. Efficiency measures include ...