Consulting News

During any worthwhile endeavor, roadblocks will arise. The same is true when creating smart buildings – but the roadblocks are always worth surmounting.
 

Improving Society Through the Built Environment is ESD’s mission, and a dedication to reducing consumption and utility costs in buildings fits perfectly into that calling.
 

Cooling towers can be the largest water consumers in commercial buildings, but they also represent one of the best sources for water conservation.
 

Utilities feed buildings. Understanding a building’s diet is the first step to controlling it.
 

When a fee for building envelope commissioning (BECx) is being reviewed by clients, oftentimes they scratch their heads, wondering: What exactly are the LEED v4 BECx requirements, why are they of value and can BECx be executed on a budget?
 

A troubling trend that’s beginning to emerge is cryptojacking campaigns that use Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as routers and cameras.
 

Water penetration and condensation can cripple a building – especially data centers.
 

Data centers have been increasingly important to Illinois, providing thousands of jobs and supplying crucial storage space for scores of companies. Chicago, in fact, ranks third in the country for data center capacity, according to the Chicago Tribune.
 

In a world where information technology is encroaching on traditional building automation, yesterday's strategies no longer work.
 

ESD has welcomed many visitors to its Willis Tower headquarters since it moved into Chicago’s tallest building in 2018. And it is excited to host a special tour in June.