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11/14/2023

Writing for Modern Contractor Solutions magazine, Mo Fahim says expectations for new work environments are shifting from being strictly about productivity and practicality to places that promote sustainability, community, experience, collaboration, and creativity. In his article, “Smart Buildings: Aligning Technology with Evolving Tenant Needs,” Fahim outlines key considerations for building owners, operators, and developers.

New technologies are transforming the traditional workspace allowing building owners, operators, and developers to attract and retain tenants in a competitive market. (Learn more about the smart building technology.)

11/08/2023

Congratulations, Saagar Patel! A champion for a better tomorrow with sustainable engineering, he is among the prestigious group recognized as Building Design+Construction Media’s National Top 40 Under 40. https://rb.gy/0dgy1y

11/06/2023

Toritseju (Toju) Eshedagho will be joining a group of panelists at the Advancing Data Center Construction 2023 conference underway this week in Kansas City, Missouri to discuss “Working Together to Achieve Sustainability & Carbon Neutrality Goals by 2030.” The two-day conference will explore the issues and challenges faced by the data center industry.

The Advancing Data Center Construction 2023 conference is underway this week in Kansas City, Missouri, focusing on the issues and...

11/01/2023

Holly Pepper will be the moderator for a panel discussion at a conference sponsored by the German American Chambers of Commerce. Pepper will lead a discussion on “Navigating the Path to Net Zero Through Renewable Energy Integration and Storage Solutions” at the November 7 event.

The German American Chambers of Commerce (GACC) is hosting a Chicago event focused on promoting energy efficiency in the building industry.

10/25/2023

A recently published technical guide, “Stack Effect in Tall Buildings,” authored by Mehdi Jalayerian and Tyler Jensen is now available. The publication is offered by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, filling the gap of a largely unstudied phenomenon.

New technical guides offered by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) are an eagerly anticipated resource by those in...

10/24/2023

ESD now Stantec and Stantec women teamed up and had a great time volunteering at Habitat for Humanity Chicago’s Women Build. We had two teams with ten women each and raised over $15,000 while helping to build permanent and affordable homes for dynamic, woman-led families. Learn more about this great initiative that takes place every October.

Two teams from Stantec and ESD now Stantec join a total of 600 Women Build volunteers in this year's effort by Habitat for Humanity to...

10/19/2023

Mo Fahim examines technology and the evolving design of law offices in a recent interview with The American Lawyer’s online publication, Law.com. He says higher-end meeting spaces may have an advantage because they support new technologies better.

Two of the largest expenses for law firms are real estate and technology. ESD, now Stantec Practice Leader for Technology Mo Fahim says...

10/18/2023

Suzan Sun-Yuan will be leading a session, “Central Utility Plant (CUP) Promises Reliability, Reduced Capital Cost, and Energy Savings,” at this year’s Best Practices Expo and Conference. The event runs October 23 – 25 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

Industry professionals converge for three-day conference at Chicago's McCormick Place to discuss sustainable, safe, and reliable on-site...

10/17/2023

We are proud to support John Doyle and his nomination for the AVIXA certification steering committee. This committee is responsible for overseeing the development and administration of the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) program and for ensuring the credentials meet high standards of ethical and professional practice for the audiovisual industry. All AVIXA members, vote now!

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10/17/2023

John Doyle examines the latest trends in workplace technology in his recent post, “Tech-tonic Shifts in Meeting Room Design: What Should You Focus On?” His article examines both hardware and software audio visual solutions.

Close your eyes and picture the traditional office setting. Listen to the gentle hum of conversations punctuated by intermittent phones...

10/10/2023

Toju Eshedagho is joining two panel discussions focused on energy at this week’s Chicago Build Expo. He will be sharing his passion for the sustainable use of resources when he joins other industry professionals to discuss “Electrifying the Future: Get Plugged In” and “Powering the Future Optimization of Energy Efficiency.” Chicago Build runs October 11 and 12. Registration is still available!

ESD, now Stantec Senior Sustainability Project Manager Toritseju (Toju) Eshedagho is joining two different panels at Chicago Build 2023...

10/10/2023

Ken Griffin is joining a panel discussion, “The Role of Architecture in Sustainable Urban Development,” at this week’s Chicago Build Expo. He will be joined by other industry professionals, including Stantec Principal and Practice Leader Joe Cliggott. Registration is still available!

Chicago Build 2023 is featuring a session on planning and designing for responsible and sustainable growth in metropolitan areas.