Money Saving Products 2012

Check out the best of the best as BUILDINGS highlights another year of the
top money-saving products.

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PACSlim-12 Portable Cooler

New PACSlim-12 portable air conditioner provides 12 tons (144,000 BcomTU/hr) of cooling yet is narrow enough (34”) to roll through a standard doorway. High-efficiency radial blowers and acoustical insulation bine to ensure an unusually low sound level for a unit of this size. Available in either 208-230 V or 460 V power supply, the PACSlim-12 is ideal for offices, server rooms and other locations. Atlas Sales & Rentals, Inc., 800-972-6600. Read More

How to Handle Lighting Phase-Outs

Prepare for replacement before production stops on older lamps with a lighting
phase-out plan.

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Maximize Building Management Efficiency with Thermal Technology
The cost of managing a building can be measured by the cost per worker, per square foot. Reducing that cost, however, requires a more in-depth building analysis.Click here for complete article …

Energy Department Accelerates Lighting Initiatives LEDs and OLEDs are generally ten times more energy-efficient than conventional incandescent lighting and can last up to 25 times as long.Click here for complete article …

“Apps for Energy” Winners Announced
Eligible apps included those for mobile phones, computers, tablets, software programs and more – providing new tools for understanding their electricity usage, taking action, and making better-informed decisions.
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Bright Ideas from BUILDINGS
Save time, save money, and save your sanity with these tips and tricks.Click here for complete article …

Lies, Damned Lies, and Life-Cycle Statistics
The results? Wildly different – the programs varied by a factor of more than 70 percent in assigning final environmental impact scores to stone, aluminum, and glass façades.
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How to Implement a Carpet Maintenance Program Implement a carpet maintenance program to prevent soiled pathways and negative IEQ values. Click here for complete article …

Advancements in PVC Roofing Materials

June 20, 1:00 pm Eastern
PVC was first installed on roofs in the U.S over forty years ago. Learning about the beginnings, the advancements and the future of PVC will lead to a better understanding of this proven, environmentally friendly and recyclable roofing product. View this event and other educational content on BUILDINGSVIP.
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Ceramic Coal by Spacia

Visual depth of actual stone with the performance of
resilient flooring.

Click here for more information on this product… Emerald Interior and Exterior Paints by Sherwin-Williams

Premium performance and environmental benefits.

Click here for more information on this product… LED Flex Beam by Nora Lighting

Precise beam control.

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Whitepapers Case Studies Catalogs

Corporate Universal
Waste Recycling: Ensuring Compliance, Generating Savings USPS Goes Solar Asset Management Solutions for Facilities

Lamp Recycling Basics: Selecting and Implementing the
Right Solution

Building Information Modeling Saves B&W Pantex Nearly $10 Million In Construction Costs

DVM Plus Catalog
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Avoiding Pipe Nightmares
Codes, Costs, and Consumption
Five Serious Furniture Tips
VRF systems take off in the US
Evaluating Membrane Roofing
The Benefits of Digital Signage
The Real Cost of Green Building
Paint Project Problems
Managing Workplace Violence
Pave the Way to Success
Retail Applications for LEDs
Carpet Maintenance Tips and Tricks
Window film or new windows?
Are You Paying to Heat the Neighborhood?
Is Daylighting Worth It?
Are You Getting Results?

June 18, 2012