Commercial

Whether spec, built-to-suit, a new world headquarters or small satellite office, this sector contains everything relating to commercial building.

ARTICLES

Green Building Codes and the Benefits of Wood

May 16, 2013

Architects and engineers have traditionally favored steel, masonry and concrete for commercial buildings, but today the use of wood has become increasingly common across all types of U.S. buildings.


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Smart Building Management Revenues to Top $4 Billion Annually by 2018

May 7, 2013

From 2013 to 2018, commercial buildings managed with BAS services will grow at a CAGR of 29 percent during the period.


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A Prohibitive Proposition

May 7, 2013
The EPA solid waste proposal will discourage recycling and have a negative impact on the construction industry.
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Top 10 Ways Commercial Real Estate Pros Can Go Green

April 25, 2013

BOMA International releases energy efficiency and sustainable strategies for commercial properties. 


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The CBECS and Why It’s Important

After years of financial setbacks, the Department of Energy’s national sample survey of commercial building energy use commences.
April 2, 2013
After years of financial setbacks, the Department of Energy’s national sample survey of commercial building energy use commences.
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The Value of Building Data

Implementing a measurement and verification plan is an essential component to meet facility sustainability goals.
April 2, 2013
Implementing a measurement and verification plan is an essential component to meet facility sustainability goals.
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Bishop Ranch in California is Largest Office Park Ever Certified

March 13, 2013

Mixed-use business community accounts for 10 percent of California’s total LEED square footage certified in 2012 .


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AEC/O+M

Benchmarking Emerges

As energy and water performance mandates are adopted in cities, concerned suburban and rural communities can progress benchmarking at the grassroots level.
March 1, 2013

 On September 4, 2012, New York City publicly posted the 2011 energy and water benchmarking results for more than 2,000 nonresidential properties covered under the benchmarking ordinance (Local Law 84), making it the first major city in the U.S. to release this kind of information. 


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Net-Zero Buildings Dubbed Worthy Measures of Energy Management Success

February 13, 2013

CoreNet Global advocates clean energy management as a corporate social responsibility.
 


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Innovative Development

An HVAC manufacturer establishes a program to educate its staff while setting a green example.
January 4, 2013

 Taco (“tay-co”) Inc., of Cranston, R.I., is a manufacturer of heating and cooling equipment and systems for use in building HVAC systems.  


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EVENTS

Facades Design and Delivery 2011

9/7/11
Los Angeles

The Facade Design & Delivery Conference will be your best opportunity to develop a broader understanding on the newest innovations available in facade design for commercial high rise structures.

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  Hear the interview with Arrowstreet's Scott Pollack. Arrowstreet was responsible for the Rechler Equity Corporate Headquarters, the Commercial Renovation Winner for the Excellence in Design Awards in 2013.

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EDC Magazine

May 2013

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The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability

In The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability, 7group's principals and integrative design pioneer Bill Reed introduce design and construction professionals to the concepts of whole building design and whole systems.

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Green Product Buzz Guide

Green Product Buzz GuideEDC's Green Product Buzz Guides bring you the latest in green building products and services from companies exhibiting at trade shows, including Greenbuild, the AIA Expo, Coverings, Surfaces and more.

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EDC Crossword

EDC CrosswordWelcome to EDC's crossword puzzle. This puzzle was created specifically for the green building industry by Myles Mellor; all the clues and answers relate to industry terms. Click to view the interactive version of the puzzle that appeared in print. Or if you prefer,  you'll find a PDF link to this month's puzzle and solution.