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10/03/2012
Earth Rangers — the kids' conservation organization dedicated to educating millions of children across Canada about the importance of protecting biodiversity
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09/28/2012
A research report from the Professional Retail Store Maintenance Association (PRSM) shows that retail facilities managers navigated through a rapid succession of changes during 2012.
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09/26/2012
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has presented the 12th annual Green Power Leadership Awards to 24 Green Power Partners and three suppliers for achievements in advancing the U.S. renewable electricity market.
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09/24/2012
Europe accounted for two thirds of the world-wide newly installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity in 2011, with 18.5 GW. Its overall PV capacity totaled 52 GW.
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09/20/2012
The project also focuses on accessibility and visitor comfort. A new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system creates a more comfortable environment as visitors ascend or descend the stairs.
To design these new features within the pedestal’s limited space, M+Sa used three-dimensional building information modeling (BIM) and laser scanning technology.
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09/19/2012
Architects, engineers and contractors have long embraced BIM, but ultimately the BIM models they create will belong to the building owners. As such, it is imperative that they have organizational processes and technology-enabled tools to facilitate the transfer of information from design and construction to operations.
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09/17/2012
Does your education facility have a plan in place for a bioterrorism attack, outbreak, or pandemic? St. Louis University researchers say that many U.S. school facilities are not prepared for these occurrences, despite recent incidents like the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic.
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09/13/2012
The unique facility looks, feels, and functions like an actual house, and has been built to U.S. Green Building Council LEED Platinum standards—the highest standard for sustainable structures
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09/11/2012
Researchers have developed a new kind of security system - woven fabric that triggers an alarm when penetrated by intruders. The smart fabric enables the exact location of the break-in to be identified, and is significantly cheaper than other burglary detection systems.
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09/10/2012
A UCLA-led study has found that companies that voluntarily adopt international "green" practices and standards have employees who are 16% more productive than the average.
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Upcoming Webinars
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May 23, 2013
June 12, 2013
July 11, 2013
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