VOC

If you’ve been paying attention, you know the pandemic-driven eCommerce demands have amplified an already frenetic building trend: distribution centers (DCS), or warehouses. According to CBRE Research, every $1 billion in incremental eCommerce generates an additional 1.25 million sq. ft. of warehouse space demand for construction. Today’s existing warehouse space simply cannot meet industry requirements. In fact, the warehouse shortage is so drastic, UPS resorted to creating Ware2Go, a digital tool that helps shippers find on-demand warehouses. When Forbes magazine interviewed warehouse executives this year, Forbes found that warehouse building was their top priority for the next one to three…

If you’ve ever known that “new-car smell,” you’ve experienced VOCs. VOC is the acronym for “volatile organic compounds,” which specifiers and contractors seek to minimize in the products they construct with, especially since green building projects are mushrooming and environmental safety awareness is at an all-time high. In a new car, you can get exposed to off-gassing VOCs for up to six months after you buy it. (This is a great selling point for buying pre-certified vehicles). Studies have shown there are more than 60 VOCs detected in the average new car. VOCs are pervasive in our daily lives. It’s…