ASHRAE Updates Online Standards Review Database
ASHRAE has announced the launch of an updated online standards review database that allows members and non-members access to public review drafts for standards, guidelines,…
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Former California Office Building Becomes Home to Three Unique High Schools
Former California Office Building Becomes Home to Three Unique High Schools
Wiseburn USD partners with Da Vinci independent charter schools to provide three high-school options for Wiseburn USD students.Historically, El Segundo, Calif.—a city south of ... Read More
Former California Office Building Becomes Home to Three Unique High Schools
Audit Levels 1, 2 and 3 Are Changing; Here’s What You Need to Know to Maximize the Success of Your Next Retrofit
Audit Levels 1, 2 and 3 Are Changing; Here’s What You Need to Know to Maximize the Success of Your Next Retrofit
Energy audits are a cornerstone of retrofit practice and an important first step for assessing potential energy and cost savings in your building. The quality of an audit is v ... Read More
Audit Levels 1, 2 and 3 Are Changing; Here’s What You Need to Know to Maximize the Success of Your Next Retrofit
KidsBuild!: Innovative Programs Involve Students in Construction and Community
KidsBuild!: Innovative Programs Involve Students in Construction and Community
An important aspect of any renovation or construction project is community involvement. However, this opportunity for engaging individuals in the design process is often set a ... Read More
KidsBuild!: Innovative Programs Involve Students in Construction and Community
Modular Building Practices Are Changing the Construction Industry
Modular Building Practices Are Changing the Construction Industry
When most people hear the word “modular” with respect to buildings, they often mistakenly picture cheaply built mobile homes sitting atop flatbed trucks cruising down the high ... Read More
Modular Building Practices Are Changing the Construction Industry
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Five Ways to Prevent Hazardous Waste Incidents During Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season is upon us and September and October typically mark the most active period of the storm season. NOAA is predicting a…
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Bluebeam Holds XCON 2018 User Conference in Texas
Bluebeam Inc. has announced XCON 2018, its three-day user conference being held in Austin. Founded in 2002, Bluebeam develops technology solutions that set a standard…
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Power Pack Jump Starts Equipment and Charges Phones, Tablets and Laptops
Weego, innovators of portable jump starters, has announced a 12V lithium-ion jump starting power pack, the Weego 66. Weego 66 delivers the power needed to…
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Lighting Controls Retrofit Utilizes Existing Panels, Line and Load Wiring
Knight Sound & Lighting announced it has completed a lighting controls retrofit for PSSI Stadium Corp.’s Heinz Field Stadium, home of the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers…
Lighting Retrofit Software Provides Accurate Method to Collect Data and Produce Proposals
When Graybar saw an opportunity to capitalize on the growth in the LED retrofit industry, they began to evaluate solutions to increase efficiency and win…
Duct Sealing at Hotel and Convention Center Reduces Energy Bills and Eliminates Cold Spots
To say that the owners of the Capital Plaza Hotel in Kentucky were energy conservation skeptics would be an understatement. “If it worked, everyone would…
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Modular Building Practices Are Changing the Construction Industry
When most people hear the word “modular” with respect to buildings, they often mistakenly picture cheaply built mobile homes sitting atop flatbed trucks cruising down…
Interiors Are Noisy Places But Buildings Can Be Retrofitted to Ensure Acoustic Comfort and Privacy
There’s little doubt today’s commercial interiors—from corporate offices to hospitals, schools and hotels—look and function better than ever. It’s no wonder either; project teams tend…
As Technology Overloads Our Environments, Handcrafted Design Has Emerged to Offset It
In the last installment of “Trend Alert” (see the March-April issue), we explored some of the tools and methods by which the construction industry is…