Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance, or BERDO, requires building owners to report and reduce carbon emissions. Here’s what building owners and managers need to know about it—even if they’re not in Boston.

We all know daylighting is beneficial to building occupants, but it can also come with glare, hot spots and poor thermal performance. What can we do? Dr. Doug Milburn, founder and chairman of Advanced Glazings Ltd, explains how to create access to quality natural light while controlling solar heat gain.

How does the fan experience affect the way Ervin Architecture approaches venue design? Learn the keys to creating large venues like the Maine Savings Amphitheater.

Energy demands are growing with the push toward electrification. What are the barriers to addressing these demands, and how can building owners and managers overcome them? Justin Carron, Eaton’s director of buildings and campuses, joins BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to discuss trends shaping the future of building energy systems and the skills facility management teams need to possess as more building processes electrify.

Check out these free resources:

• Learn more about why some building owners are choosing to electrify.

Henry H. Chamberlain, the president and COO of BOMA International and BOMI, is retiring at the end of 2024 after 39 years as a staff member of BOMA International—including nearly 23 years leading the organization. He’ll be succeeded by Mary Lue Peck, currently BOMA International and BOMI’s senior vice president. Henry and Mary Lue join BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to discuss how the commercial real estate industry has evolved—and what we can look forward to in its future.

Check out these free resources:

• Register for the 2024 BOMA International Conference & Expo in Philadelphia.
• Learn more about the leadership transition at BOMA International and BOMI.

Water can do incredible damage—and quickly. Here’s what you can do to mitigate weather-related damage, plus tips on working with remediation professionals after the fact.

It’s time for spring thunderstorms. What can you do to shore up your properties? Join Chuck Miccolis of the Insurance Institute for Building & Home Safety on the Buildings Podcast for resilience tips.

Are you getting your needs met with the vendors you partner with? Check out these tips for better vendor relationships.