BF Nagy

The Future is Now

A Busy, Messy, Changing Construction Sector

A tremendous economic opportunity exists for regions that can figure out how to capitalize on our fight against climate change.

September 3, 2021

BF Nagy

Usually, I’m suggesting to readers that they need to change. Now it seems I have to change.

The Future is Now

Am I Writing Anything That’s True?

I feel compelled to counter the flood of falsehoods flowing lately into the popular press and social media

August 9, 2021

BF Nagy

Although I usually focus on clean energy success stories, I feel compelled to counter the flood of falsehoods flowing lately into the popular press and social media.

The Future is Now

Cities Are for People

All over North America, urban planners are redesigning cities with cleaner, more efficient, healthier approaches to housing.

July 2, 2021

BF Nagy

One statistic frequently quoted is that about 40 percent of our unhealthy global greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings, including industrial structures.

The Future is Now

Better Water Systems for a Better World

As our water infrastructure continues to deteriorate, investing in water conservation and reuse projects makes financial and environmental sense.

June 1, 2021

BF Nagy

Do you remember the field trips when you were a child at school? Amazing places, funny accidents among your classmates, lessons learned that you have never forgotten?

The Future is Now

Common Paths to HVAC Decarbonization

Housing projects across North America use geothermal heating and cooling systems to reduce the effects of climate change.

May 7, 2021

BF Nagy

Housing projects across North America use geothermal heating and cooling systems to reduce the effects of climate change while still providing comfort for occupants.

The Future is Now

Happy EV Motoring!

Auto manufacturers are increasing the production of electric vans and pickup trucks for commercial customers.

April 2, 2021

BF Nagy

Sales of electric vehicles keep hitting record highs month after month while internal combustion car sales have been tanking.

The Future is Now

How Will We Electrify Existing Buildings?

Some construction professionals have skipped the theory and gone straight to implementation.

March 8, 2021

BF Nagy

Some construction professionals have skipped the electrification theory and gone straight to implementation. It might be time for the rest of us to get on board and to ramp up the retrofits.