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PNC Tops Off Global Headquarters and Affirms Commitment to Sustainable Building
The final steel beam hoisted atop The PNC Financial Services Group’s new global headquarters in Pittsburgh also reaffirmed PNC’s continuing commitment to sustainability. The topping off ceremony in June brought together government officials, labor dignitaries, constructions workers, PNC’s employees and…
Stop Planning and Become a “Now-ist,” Says Head of MIT Media Labs
You can always count on TED talks to feature provocative speakers who change the way you think about things. In this highly engaging talk, Joi Ito, had of MIT Media Labs, discusses why you should stop being a futurist and…
Sustainable Beverage and Food Facilities Reduce Energy and Water Use
By Brad Pease
Sustainability for the food and beverage industry is a hot topic. Climate change and a growing global population is putting demands on supplies, and consumers are demanding more transparency about the food they eat. Processors are now examining their entire…
Property Efficiency Scorecard Scores Big at ICSC RECon 2014
At the recent ICSC RECon 2014 Conference, there was growing interest among attendees in learning how shopping centers can become more sustainable. I led three sessions devoted to best practices in measuring performance, benchmarking strategies that promote sustainability, and the…
"Risky Business" Study Calls on Business to Reduce Climate Risk
By Lexy Relph
Carbon emissions will be the principal contributor to the potentially catastrophic effect of climate change on the American economy. This is among the findings of a recently released study by Risky Business, a consortium of business leaders that calls on…