Tag: resilience
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Data centers seek flexible power solutions for resilience, sustainability
Listen to the article 9 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. AI data centers in the United States could consume 33.8 gigawatts of power by 2030, or about 3% of the country’s generating capacity, Schneider Electric said earlier this year. Some AI power demand projections are even more…
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What the FEMA Act of 2025 Means for Road Builders: Resilience is Now the Standard
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Last year there were twenty-seven separate weather or climate related disasters which resulted in more than $1 billion in damages. A not insignificant portion of those damages were to essential roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure. States hit hard by these events often expressed criticisms of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and how funds…
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Future-Proof Building Envelopes for Comfort and Resilience
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In an era where building owners juggle tenant expectations, rising energy costs, and unpredictable weather patterns, the building envelope is no longer just a shell — it’s a frontline defense against discomfort, damage, and profit loss. A neglected roof leak, an echoing tenant suite, or outdated insulation can all erode the performance — and reputation…
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Resilience and Innovation in Modern Facility Management
In a world defined by rapid digital transformation, climate volatility, and shifting workplace expectations, facility management has undergone a fundamental evolution. Once seen as a background operation, it is now an essential strategic function that enables organizations to remain agile, secure, and sustainable in the face of disruption. Modern facility management thrives at the intersection…
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JLL: Energy & Resilience Drive Industrial Real Estate
The industrial and logistics real estate landscape is at a critical point. After several years of unprecedented growth, owners, investors and occupiers are reassessing assets and location strategies as energy management, resilience, and cost efficiency have become top priorities. JLL’s latest report – Powering Operational Excellence – reveals how energy management and resilience are reshaping leasing decisions in…
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‘Should we accept a climate resilience contract clause?’
This month’s contract clinic question comes from a main contractor worried about a data centre project where the client wants to put in a clause on climate events. Peter Vinden looks at this growing area of risk As the need for climate-resilient buildings and infrastructure increases, the construction industry will have to contend with many…