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The Trump Administration Has Decided Not to Extend USMCA Trade Deal
The United States has declined to extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) during its mandatory six-year review, launching a 10-year countdown that could ultimately bring an end to the agreement unless the three countries agree to significant revisions. The move, announced
Analysis: Proposed Building Codes Would Cost Americans $9.2B Per Year
The S. Department of Energy (DOE)released a new analysis finding that nationwide adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) would significantly increase housing construction costs and burden American families with costly Green New Scam mandates. DOE’s analysis found that the 2024
Home Advantage: 80% of Sports Fans Prefer the Sofa to the Sporting Stands
Signify announced new research from Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting showing that sports fans1 are swapping packed pubs and crowded stadiums for something far more personal: their homes. 80% of fans admit they’d rather watch from home. The research
Cooper Lighting Solutions Is Certified ‘Make It American’ by NEMA
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced that Cooper Lighting Solutions has become the first lighting manufacturer certified under NEMA’s Make It American™ program, extending the domestic content certification program into a major category of federally funded infrastructure and construction. The company manufactures residential, commercial,
As AI Companies Race for Power, Amazon and Google Have the Lead by Jinjoo Lee
Amazon has an incumbent advantage, and Google stands out for some innovative approaches. The rapid adoption of AI has intensified power demand among hyperscale cloud companies, with Amazon and Google at the forefront. Amazon’s US self-built data centers now use
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices (dollars per gallon)
06/08/26 06/15/26 06/22/26 2 year ago year ago week ago U.S. 4.146 4.052 3.914 0.476 0.701 -0.138
GDP Increases in the First Quarter of 2026
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026 (January, February, and March), according to the third estimate released today by the S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter
Combining the Dots by Craig DiLouie
Integration of lighting control devices and HVAC systems can reduce HVAC energy consumption by up to 20%–30%. This has made it a new front in the ongoing battle to maximize energy savings in commercial buildings as demand for electric power
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How AI Is Rebuilding Engineering From the Inside Out
ACEC Research Institute www.acecresearchinstitute.org releases new report concluding that most successful firms will use tech to enhance workers, not eliminate them. Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how engineering work gets done, while demand for infrastructure surges and the talent pipeline continues to contract. In the midst of this disruption, one
BAS: Five Global Trends That Will Define Your Strategy
Building automation is entering a smarter, more connected era, but outdated systems, rising energy costs and workforce gaps can quickly limit performance. This article explores five global trends shaping BAS and shows how AI, cloud-based platforms, integrated controls and intelligent retrofits can improve efficiency, strengthen resilience and protect long-term investments.
Specifying Sustainability with Confidence
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