Marin Independent Journal

Mill Valley to mandate quake retrofitting for some buildings

Mill Valley will require earthquake retrofitting for some apartment buildings built before 1978. The City Council unanimously approved the ordinance on Monday. The ...
CONTRACTOR

Navigating the Challenges of Retrofitting Plumbing Systems in Older Commercial Buildings

Older commercial buildings are architectural treasures, offering a glimpse into the past while serving modern needs. Beneath their historic charm, however, often lie outdated plumbing systems, which ...
Business Wire

Schneider Electric’s New Research Shows That Digital and Electric Solutions Can Cut Carbon Emissions in Office Buildings by up to 70 Per Cent

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Retrofitting buildings using a digital-first approach is the best pathway to decarbonization, according to new research from Schneider Electric, the leader in ...
Orlando Sentinel

Retrofitting flood-prone buildings would help Florida economy

Sea-level rise and more intense rainfall are increasing the risk of flooding, resulting in crushing insurance rates. Millions of properties are at risk – including about 600,000 in Florida alone – ...
Bisnow

The World Needs More Retrofits. Making Them Work Requires Money, Brains And A Stomach For Risk

The numbers couldn't be starker when it comes to retrofitting buildings: Private equity firm Clearbell’s retrofit of The Kodak in Midtown produced about 240 kilograms of carbon per square metre.