AMCA Announces Online Training on Fan Energy Index
Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc. has announced that, in collaboration with training and consulting company Productive Energy Solutions, it has developed two…
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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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Adopt Quality Control Programs as Foundation for Healthy, Long-Term Customer Relationships
One of the most important aspects of construction is delivering a quality project. Owners hire contractors to perform a specific function, and they expect a…
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Knight Wall Systems and ROCKWOOL To Market Continuous Insulation Rainscreen System
Knight Wall Systems has announced a collaboration with ROCKWOOL wherein both companies will market a true continuous insulation (CI) rainscreen attachment system utilizing stone wool…
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LED Light Tower System Features Solar Panels
Larson Electronics LLC has released a solar powered LED light tower system that features two 265-watt solar panels providing 350-amp hours of usable battery per…
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Green Walls Showcase Vertical Gardening Options in Urban Areas
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has created a display of LiveWall green walls to showcase vertical gardening as an option for growing local produce in…
Installation of Commercial Roof Top Units Creates Energy Savings for California School District
The Fontana Unified School District is saving thousands of dollars in energy costs annually and has improved the classroom environment thanks to Carrier’s installation of…
Revolving Door Entrance Connects Art Gallery to a Renovated Park
Boon Edam Inc. announced that the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) has completed a renovation project featuring a new South entrance with a Boon Edam…
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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…