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AI Can Cut Building Energy Use by Up to 22%, but the Envelope Still Sets the Baseline

Buildings account for roughly 37% of global energy-related carbon emissions, according to Schneider Electric, and new research from the company suggests artificial intelligence could help shrink that footprint. Recently published research ...

Rising Energy Costs Are Hitting Home — Here’s What You Can Do About It

A record number of New York households have had their utilities shut off in 2026 according to theNew York Times, and the numbers are stark. According to the Public Utility Law ...

Building Resilience from the Outside In

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and power outages are fundamentally changing what facility managers need from their commercial buildings. Keeping occupants comfortable on an ordinary day is no longer the sole ...

The Billion-Dollar Case for a Better Building Envelope

America’s buildings are quietly failing the people inside them. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that Americans spend roughly 90% of their time indoors, yet the concentrations of some pollutants in ...

Fix the Envelope First: Why Air Sealing and Insulation Are Your Home’s Best Investment

Before you spend thousands of dollars on a new HVAC system, there’s a smarter place to start. According to a recent USA Today report on home energy upgrades, experts ...

How Spray Foam Contractors Can Turn Inspection Friction Into a Competitive Edge

Spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation is one of the most effective building envelope solutions on the market, delivering superior air sealing, high energy performance, and long-term durability where other insulation ...