Technology

The High Bay 202 Pendant

Amerlux Introduces Beautifying LED Lamp

The High Bay 202 pendant has a color rendering index of up to 90, which enhances customers’ perception of colors for fresh grocery products as well as clothing.

Yishai Lerner, Heath Silverman, Jonah Schwartz and Mihir Shah

JLL Spark Buys CRE Software Company

The San Francisco-based firm purchased a software-as-a-service real estate technology platform that, among other things, lets investors manage their portfolios’ performance.

Bluon Energy Debuts HVAC/R Solution

In response to stricter regulations, the company teamed up with mechanical contractors to develop a cost-effective, energy-efficient new refrigerant.

CRE Tech Sector Headed for Defining Moment

2017 proved an active year in commercial real estate technology, according to CREtech’s 2017 End-Year Report, and greater advances are on the horizon as the sector nears a tipping point in its lifecycle.

U.S. DOE Office Would Boost Anti-Cyber Attack Strategies

Proposed in the Trump Administration’s budget, the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response would research and develop strategies to protect the U.S. power grid.

ComEd Goes For Gold in Bronzeville

The Chicago utility’s $25 million microgrid project could pave the way for advances in power reliability.

Steve Nguyen, BuildingIQ

Why AI Won’t Replace the Facilities Team

BuildingIQ’s Steve Nguyen discusses the most common misconceptions about artificial intelligence and the most frequent roadblocks in the adoption of the Internet of Things within the commercial real estate industry.

SMARTRealty Launches Contract Platform & ICO

The smart contracts can be utilized for buying and selling assets, tracking payments, arranging rental contracts and setting the terms of an agreement.

MaxLite Debuts 5 Energy Savers

The lighting manufacturer’s latest offerings include the MaxLite HP Pendant, Eco High Bay Linear and MaxLite Lamp Ready Track.

In February 2018, Chicago’s Willis Tower became the largest ENERGY STAR-certified office building. Equity Office plans to upgrade the lobby and other interior spaces. (Willis Tower rendering courtesy of Equity Office)

Are You Ready for ENERGY STAR® 2.0?

With changes to ENERGY STAR® for commercial buildings fast approaching, here’s how to make sure your property meets the higher bar.