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Moravian University in Pennsylvania pursued a fluorescent-to-LED retrofit strategy to obtain energy savings without having to replace fixtures. One of the more substantial retrofit projects involved replacing fluorescent ballasts and lamps in the competition and practice gymnasiums with TLED lamps and drivers.
Swapping fluorescents for LEDs is an easy way for colleges and universities to pursue sustainability and resilience goals. Learn more.
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The exterior mural is a vibrant tribute to the building’s location in Charlotte, North Carolina’s NoDa arts district, a neighborhood full of building murals. For Gardner Skelton’s contribution, the mural highlights prominent legal figures, including real (Ruth Bader Ginsburg) and fictional (Jackie Chiles from Seinfeld), and founders Nicole Gardner and Heather Skelton complete with crown as a node to the Queen City.
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Integrated pest management (IPM) is a collaborative effort that helps keep pests from entering your building in the first place. Here’s what you need to know about it.
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Mount Vernon Library Commons in Washington created an ultra-tight envelope that drastically reduced its Energy Use Intensity (EUI). Designed by HKP Architects and featuring an...
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a budget reconciliation bill in the 119th United States Congress, was signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025.
President Donald Trump signed the nearly 900-page One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4. It includes several provisions that could impact CRE. Here’s what you need to ...
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Multi-million-dollar jury awards are becoming more common, and it’s leaving property owners with more legal exposure and higher insurance premiums. Here’s what you need to know...
July 18, 2025
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