Anna Cullen of The Ray to Speak at Georgia Environmental Conference

Fri, 08/11/2017 - 11:00

Anna Cullen of The Ray, Pete Marte of Hannah Solar and GA Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols to speak about #TheRayHighway at Georgia Environmental Conference, August 23-25

New Workplace Design Trends Promote Well-Being, Collaboration and Flexibility

Tue, 08/15/2017 - 10:15

In a quest to create healthier office environments, more employers have embraced the scientific research behind modern office design. There’s even a high-tech facility called the Well Living Lab, a collaboration between the Mayo Clinic and Delos, that hosts studies on “how the indoor environment influences health, well-being and performance, from stress to sleep quality, physical fitness to productivity.”

Make Your Real Estate Decisions Healthy Decisions

Thu, 08/10/2017 - 10:10

70% of healthcare outcomes are based on the physical and social environments that we live in and work in daily. That includes our buildings, like how an office is designed or how our homes are constructed. But it also includes how we behave – how active we are, whether we smoke, and what we eat each day. It is clear that our physical environment has a significant impact on our health but it can also have an impact on our health-related behaviors.

Ask an Arborist: How Do I Check for Tree Pests?

Fri, 08/11/2017 - 09:15

The end of the summer is a great time to check trees for pests and disease. August is tree check month, an annual campaign to check for the Asian Longhorned beetle (ALB), however it’s also a fitting time to check for other pests.

Data Analytics: More Than a Mere Numbers Game for Water Providers

Thu, 08/10/2017 - 10:00

Water providers have been collecting and utilizing data to perform important but traditional tasks: Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) devices speed information across networks, and smart metering infrastructure systems measure consumption and contribute to customer billing. But, as utilities wrestle with addressing aging foundational assets while balancing limited capital and rising calls for lower costs and safer water, there is new urgency to explore how data can drive and optimize asset performance and reduce risk.

The Next 25 Years – Big Picture Thinking by Amy Domini, CFA

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 15:15

Responsible investing momentum is strong. For me, and for many of my generation, the future is clear: we are well on our way towards the installation of a vitally important system-level force for good, one that will protect future generations, indeed the planet itself. But we know that universal human dignity and ecological sustainability are not guaranteed - how can investments make a difference?

Saucer Magnolia: A Springtime Spectacular

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 09:30

CBRE Releases Tenth Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Tue, 08/08/2017 - 10:50

CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, has released its tenth annual Corporate Responsibility Report. The 2016 report – themed “Building Connections” – highlights CBRE’s many accomplishments as a leader in responsible business practices within the commercial real estate industry.

How to Identify Tree Ailments

Mon, 08/07/2017 - 16:00

Plant diseases can cause a loss in yield of the crop or damage to the aesthetics of the plant itself. To make matters worse, these issues can also weaken the integrity of a tree.

Water Industry Report: Data Drives a More Efficient Supply

Fri, 08/11/2017 - 10:00

Mike Orth, Executive Managing Director for the Americas in Black & Veatch’s water business, discusses how data should drive smarter business decisions for long-term water sustainability.