Articles by tag: BrainBox AI
As facilities departments grapple with the urgent need to decarbonize buildings—a sector responsible for 37% of global CO2 emissions—the convergence of digital technology and strategic retrofitting emerges as a pivotal pathway. Integrating Schneider Electric’s technology-first approach with ASHRAE’s latest ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 100-2024 for existing buildings underscores a holistic strategy to meet science-based climate targets….
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Facility Managers Can Leverage a Cloud-Based Building Management System to Reach Carbon Reduction Goals
As the debate around how to reach major carbon reduction goals continues, industries around the world are looking for greener alternatives to the usual way of doing business. However, if we shine a spotlight on the built environment, we would be faced with this shocking statistic: According to one study, buildings are responsible for…
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Updated D.C. Building Performance Standards Decentralize City-Wide Climate Goals
U.S. cities are deploying a mix of strategies to reach proposed climate impact and decarbonization goals, including updated tax policy and funding partnerships. One decentralized strategy, incentivizing building efficiency upgrades and improved building performance standards through programs like PACE, is proving popular among U.S. cities. Washington D.C. is one of the newest to join…
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AI Developing a Green Thumb for Retail: How AI in Retail Can Lead to Sustainability
AI solutions are popping up everywhere in retail, from self-driving robot delivery to augmented reality shopping experiences. But could today’s technology advancements also bring the retail industry closer to its sustainability goals? AI in retail goes beyond the shopping experience by changing the customer journey to make better, more accurate online shopping decisions, leading…
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HVAC Workforce Culture: Recruit with Purpose, Retain with Care
The HVAC workforce is shrinking as retirements continue to outpace new entries into the field. More than 50% of HVAC professionals are over 45, and the industry is replacing every five retirees with only two new workers. The result is an urgent need not only to recruit new talent but also to retain it through…
Aligned Data Centers Leads with a Strong Workplace Safety Culture
The world of data infrastructure has seen a number of rapid changes. As a result, where uptime and efficiency dominate conversations, the importance of a strong workplace safety culture can often be overlooked. But as everyone’s digital lives increasingly depend on these behind-the-scenes giants, the safety of the people maintaining them becomes more than…
Connected America 2025: Smarter Planning and Partnerships Key to Maximizing Fiber’s Federal Funding and Impact
As the digital divide accelerates and fiber deployment sees growth, Connected America 2025 has emerged as a pivotal moment for infrastructure professionals. With over $42.5 billion earmarked through federal programs like the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) initiative, the U.S. is undergoing one of the most aggressive broadband expansion efforts in its history….
Building a Skilled Trades Workforce: Certifications, Simulation-Based Training & Reskilling with SkillCat
Industries across the United States are facing an unprecedented shortage of a skilled trades workforce. With millions of baby boomers retiring and fewer young people entering the trades, sectors like HVAC, manufacturing, and construction are grappling with a critical need for talent. This labor shortage is further compounded by a lack of awareness and…