I’ve been providing sustainable building design consulting services for almost two decades. Most of this time has been directly collaborating with designers, engineers, contractors, and building owners. Over the years, I’ve noticed two dominant yet elusive opportunities for meaningful, amplified impact within the life cycle of any given building…

In my recent conversations with businesses leaders and manufacturers, one question has been repeated: What is the difference between Sustainability and ESG? While both terms have been around for a decade-plus, their infiltration into the marketplace is just now hitting a tipping point for companies of all sizes.

Back in the day, design architects and engineers were involved “cradle to grave” with new building construction. They designed the building, negotiated with the contractors, visited the site numerous times during construction, and conducted or supervised testing of everything to confirm proper installation and operation. That was the norm 50 or more years ago. But things have changed since then…

Our energy engineers discuss the final step of the Energy Management Pathway: Make Your Own.

We know that - without attention - everything will eventually degrade. The same is true for facilities.

Demand charges can be a large portion of your utility bill. Do you know how to optimize them?

Occupancy controls allow HVAC and lighting to work alongside the normal rhythms of your facility, but won't be beneficial without optimizing them to your facility's needs.

Once you've figured out how to Use Less energy, the next step is to Use Smarter! Learn about occupancy and demand controls.

Learn from our engineers about what can be done to optimize your existing HVAC system.

Learn from our energy engineers about what tools can detect early leaks and equipment malfunctions to save you time, energy, and frustration.

In manufacturing, compressed air can be the most expensive utility spend. It's used in all sorts of processes throughout your facility, but how do you keep it running optimally?

The first step of the Energy Management Pathway is to Use Less. Here's the lowest hanging fruit.

We first learn about Ryan's relatively helpful superpower and then... a much weirder one.

Energy management shouldn't be overlooked in commercial facilities. Here's how to do it with excellence.

Energy management shouldn't be overlooked in commercial facilities. Here's how to do it with excellence.

Disclosing your ESG efforts to your stakeholders builds trust. Mechanisms like certifications, standards, and sustainability reports provide a framework for sharing your values, efforts, and goals with your stakeholders.

At Foresight, our Purpose is to “Accelerate Sustainability, Champion Energy Management and Increase Profitability for our clients.” This statement is why we exist and a source of inspiration to each of our teammates. Our ability to feel connected to something larger than ourselves while seeing how our individual efforts impact the people and companies we serve is paramount to our ability to inch closer to our Purpose.

Have you ever noticed that the IRS seems to love using three numbers and sometimes a letter to describe funds, policies, or codes? Many of us immediately think 401k, 503b, or 529 plan. However, there is a lesser-known IRS tax code that can save you significantly when you invest in energy efficiency for your commercial building…

This past quarter on the MicroVlogCast, we have been discussing all things sustainability. The first quarter of 2021 saw a significant uptick in companies committing to carbon neutral goals and initiatives, creating a growing urgency around greenhouse gas reporting and reductions.

At Foresight, we love Earth Day for its power to unite individuals across national, religious, and political lines for the good of our planet. Despite our different languages, cultures, or policies, we can all agree: the earth is our home.