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Electrification has become one of the dominant frameworks in decarbonization. It is an essential part of reducing emissions across buildings, campuses, infrastructure, and industry.

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Practical Decarbonization Beyond Electrification
April 07, 2026
Electrification is essential, but it is not the whole story. Real decarbonization requires a systems-based approach that accounts for energy, materials, infrastructure, and operational constraints.
Electrification has become one of the dominant frameworks in decarbonization. It is an essential part of reducing emissions across buildings, campuses, infrastructure, and industry.

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Practical Decarbonization Beyond Electrification
April 07, 2026
Electrification is essential, but it is not the whole story. Real decarbonization requires a systems-based approach that accounts for energy, materials, infrastructure, and operational constraints.
Flood Resilience: Designing for Recovery

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Flood Resilience: Designing for Recovery
March 25, 2026
Flood resilience design helps buildings recover quickly after flooding by protecting critical systems, reducing failure points, and planning for future climate risk.
Post-Wildfire Structural Damage to Concrete & CMU Foundations

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Structural Damage to Concrete & CMU Foundations
March 12, 2026
After the 2025 Eaton Fire in California, many foundations remained standing but were structurally compromised. This forensic case study explains how wildfire heat can affect concrete and CMU systems.
Safer Energy Storage: Managing the Risks of Fire & Explosion From Lithium-Ion Batteries & Hydrogen Systems

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Risks of Hydrogen and Lithium-Ion Battery Discharge
March 05, 2026
As EVs, BESS and hydrogen systems move into everyday buildings, energy storage risks are evolving. Performance-based design helps quantify hazards and engineer controls that reflect real-world conditions.
How do we use AI to leverage expertise and increase efficiency without losing the institutional knowledge that makes firms distinctive

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AI Roles in Engineering Firms
February 26, 2026
As AI reshapes engineering, the real opportunity is scaling expertise. CTO Robert Otani shares how enterprise AI can connect global knowledge, reduce risk and support better project decisions.