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Driving Distractions Policy

Outline of driver distractions for identification of hazards in the workplace and application of appropriate controls to reduce risk. Distractors, including electronic […]

Return to Business Guide: 4 Steps Every Workplace and Campus Needs to Know and Do Before Reopening

In order to safely return to offices and campuses, management needs to embrace technologies that integrate with existing architecture and furniture, facilitating […]

Rooftop Unit Sizing Guidance

Common sizing mistakes (with respect to cooling tonnage and supply fan horsepower) can be controlled with these recommended processes to help project […]

How to Calculate and Present Deep Retrofit Value: A Guide for Owner - Occupants

Learn how to calculate and present deep retrofit value based on a model that builds business value through highly efficient buildings and […]

Pandemic Guide to Government Funds

The pandemic has driven increased government funding to upgrade institutions such as schools, which are vulnerable in times of crisis. The good […]

Pandemic Guide to Government Funds

The pandemic has driven increased government funding to upgrade institutions such as schools, which are vulnerable in times of crisis. The good […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: Commissioning Existing Buildings

This guide addresses sustainability implementation within existing structures. The commissioning process is described, including how to select a project, issue a request […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: Green Building Rating Systems

This guide presents an unbiased evaluation of 15 prominent green building rating systems. Charts and graphics provide at-a-glance information, while subsections supply […]

Sustainability How-To Guide: No-Cost/Low-Cost Energy Savings Guide

The guide reveals the top four energy consumption pitfalls (equipment scheduling, sensor error, simultaneous heating and cooling and outside air usage) and […]

Sustainability How-to Guide: Carbon Footprint

This guide provides process tools for monitoring building-related carbon emissions, presenting the GHG emission inventory process, discussing best practices and benchmarking, and […]