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Our Expert Views content provides the ideal narrative for businesses, subject matter experts, and those interested in the expert network industry's latest trends and talking points. These in-depth perspectives cover various industries, business verticals, sectors, and regions, supporting our global clientele.

Engineering Priorities for COVID-Safe Facilities
07 Sep 2021

Engineering Priorities for COVID-Safe Facilities

Sunil_Kumar_Yadav

Former Head of Building Performance & Sustainability (ASEAN) (Nov 2018 - Feb 2023)

COVID-19 reshaped facility engineering priorities. HVAC alone can't prevent infection—education, hygiene, ventilation, humidity control, filtration, and remote monitoring are key. Hotels and healthcare facilities must adopt proactive, digitally enabled, risk-mitigating engineering practices.

Ultrapure Water Treatment Explained
04 Sep 2021

Ultrapure Water Treatment Explained

John_Lau

Water Business Startup Consultant (Jan 2005 - Present)

Mechanical filters in ultrapure water systems use layered quartz sand to remove suspended solids. Proper design, bridging formation, and improved ABS water caps ensure even filtration, effective backwashing, and protection of downstream equipment.

Hybrid Power Comes To CNG, Finally!
20 Aug 2021

Hybrid Power Comes To CNG, Finally!

Steve_DeFala

Director Of Sales

FOX’s WTVT Tampa introduces a new hybrid Ford Explorer CNG news vehicle, featuring pursuit-rated performance, auto-start hybrid power, and DriveLive™ capability—offering fuel savings, mobility, and reliability for nonstop local news coverage.

Electric Vehicle Charged By Diesel Genset
08 Aug 2021

Electric Vehicle Charged By Diesel Genset

Geoff_Hobbs

Managing Partner (Jul 2016 - Present)

The post questions the sustainability of charging “zero-emission” electric vehicles and machinery using diesel generators, highlighting the irony and potential greenwashing risks in pursuing net-zero goals without fully renewable energy sources.

2030: The Water Industry You've Never Seen Before
03 Aug 2021

2030: The Water Industry You've Never Seen Before

Adam_Tank

Director of Software Solutions

Over the next decade, water’s future will blend innovation and disruption—rising bottled water sales, PFAS debates, decentralized systems, smarter utilities, and digital transformation—driven by tech evolution, shifting perceptions, and leadership gaps worldwide.

Why Europe Lags in Water Reuse
03 Aug 2021

Why Europe Lags in Water Reuse

Wim_Audenaert

CEO & Co-Founder

Unlike the U.S., Europe lacks large-scale potable water reuse due to limited leadership, cultural hesitation, and regulatory barriers. Despite technical capability and water needs, progress depends on proactive regional initiatives setting new standards.