Improved building system technology is making today’s smart buildings safer, more energy efficient, and more attractive to tenants. But ESD, now Stantec Studio Leader and Senior Security Consultant Coleman Wolf says building automated system (BAS) improvements could come with new vulnerabilities. (Read more about intelligent building security.)
In a recent interview for CommercialCafe, ESD, now Stantec Practice Leader for Technology Mo Fahim shares his thoughts about smart/intelligent building trends and the role of technology within the consulting engineering and commercial real estate industry. (Read more about smart/intelligent building technology.)
Befitting an article about acoustics, ESD, now Stantec Senior Acoustics Project Manager Scott Hamilton piece about the environmental impact of sound on office workers can now be experienced with a pair of headphones or earbuds. (Hear more about the impact of sound.)
With global trends continuing to change how and where we work, expectations from our workplace and occupied buildings are shifting from being strictly about productivity and practicality, to places that promote sustainability, community, experience, collaboration, and creativity. Technology is the common denominator. Technology has become essential not only to business operations but to the success of most real estate endeavors. (Learn more about the tech and smart buildings.)
The rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized the way we live and work, and the built environment is no exception. (Learn more about the smart building tech.)
Getting the most out of buildings—cost, speed to market, sustainability, user experience, wellness, and more—is the focus of “The Buildings Conference 2023” sponsored by BuiltWorlds. ESD President Kurt Karnatz joins a panel of professional peers as part of the two-day event starting May 18 in Chicago. (Learn more about BuiltWorlds conference.)
The latest building system technologies being adopted bring many benefits in terms of operational efficiencies, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced occupant experience. But these systems also introduce new vulnerabilities and present a much more tempting target for malicious actors seeking to launch cyberattacks. So do the benefits outweigh the risks, and how should potential vulnerabilities be addressed? (Learn more about cybersecurity.)
A recent series of workshops help Chicago-area building owners and managers better manage, budget, and plan for major facility improvements. (Learn more about the BOMA workshop.)
Office space electrical system designs are changing to accommodate changing work styles. (Learn more about building electrification.)