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September 16

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Learn which habits your customers are developing in response to COVID-19 are likely to stick around long after the pandemic subsides From curbside pickup to contactless payments, people are discovering all kinds of ways to shop. That’s great news for brands and retailers that sell products online, since the e-commerce industry is experiencing significant gains. A full 84% of consumers are buying the same amount or more online than they did at the start of 2020. In Forrester’s new report, The State of the US Shopper — COVID-19, researchers examine the different ways companies can connect with shoppers within the current landscape. Read the report for insights on: Which strategies are working well What tactics to avoid How to stay ahead as the landscape continues to change READ MORE

PRODUCT SHOWCASE Jamsill Guard® Sill Pan Flashing Jamsill Guard® is an adjustable sill pan flashing designed to prevent water damage from window and door leaks. Made from high impact ABS plastic, Jamsill Guard® will not deteriorate or corrode over time. Our multi-piece telescoping design allows on-site adjustability to fit all rough openings and features sloped weep areas to help evacuate moisture to the exterior of the structure. Jamsill Guard® is bonded together on site using PVC cement, creating a one-piece sill pan flashing beneath your door or window. Click here to view our video. LEARN MORE

How to reduce commercial electricity demand charges Green Optimistic The way companies are billed for energy use is changing in the UK. This guide explains how businesses can reduce their commercial electricity demand charges as soon as possible, and why. READ MORE

How will the design of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings change, post-pandemic? Canadian Architect The current global pandemic has quickly transformed our spaces, affecting how people are living, working, and moving through their day-to-day lives. Kasian’s team has been working on redesigning these environments and proposing pilot projects to pivot for use in the pandemic and in a post-COVID world. Here are some of our team’s observations on how spaces are changing and how we must innovate for the built environment in a post-pandemic future. READ MORE

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5G is a technology ready to revolutionize construction industry Daily Commercial News Welcome to construction in 2030 where 5G technology has revolutionized how things are done. It’s not science fiction and it’s only a slight step up from remote miners who similarly sit in cockpits and remotely operate machines in mines miles away. The difference is that 5G wireless technology is changing the way we harness digital controls and devices in all sectors with construction about to see some major changes. READ MORE

Solar power: Bright future for renewable energy source, but development is uneven International Business Times While the California wildfires present a temporary setback to solar power in the state, solar energy has made great strides across the world in recent years. A greater commitment by global governments and industries to battle climate change has brought renewable forms of energy to the fore, but solar power still faces a number of challenges. READ MORE

PRODUCT SHOWCASE Top Notch: We Know Service Top Notch Distributors is your one-stop-shop for door hardware, whether it be residential, commercial, or electronic access control. Since 1975, Top Notch has been the leading provider of architectural door hardware products to dealers throughout the U.S. Top Notch exceeds customers’ expectations with integrity, knowledge, and the drive to provide the best service. Click here to learn more! LEARN MORE

Solar windows will soon become a commercial reality Oil Price Renewable energy truly is having its moment in the sun, with previously arcane subjects such as hydrogen power, solar windows and even anti-solar panels enjoying a grand renaissance and every little bit counts. READ MORE

Redesigning the office for the next 100-year-flu (yes, it’s coming) WBEZ Office designers are scrambling now to try to get more members of the workforce safely back to their desks. Clear plastic sneeze guards have become familiar, as have floors taped off at 6-foot increments. But by 2025 or so, after the immediate threat of the coronavirus has likely passed, which short-term fixes will be part of the new normal? And what other design changes could be coming our way? READ MORE

COVID-19’s impact on healthcare design and construction Healthcare construction operations The coronavirus entered the U.S. in January 2020, and by March, the virus virtually shut down the entire country. All over the world, the pandemic-induced “new normal” has caused nations and its residents to rethink and adopt novel social and health protocols. The healthcare and construction industries were at the forefront and, in many cases, had to be the nimblest to react and lead within the new direction. READ MORE

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