B_0412_SB_Lighting

Retail Applications for LEDs

April 4, 2012

Ambient lighting and highlighting are both needed in retail spaces, and in light of recent technological advances, LEDs can now provide both. Does LED really provide the full suite of technology, cost, and payback?

Read more about LED ...

Featured Sponsor:

Portable Heating “24/7”

Keep your facilities out of the cold this winter! Atlas Sales & Rentals is on call "24/7" from company-owned locations nationwide. Our portable heat pumps, indirect fired heaters, electric heaters and construction heaters meet all types of supplemental or emergency heating challenges. The portable market leader since 1979, Atlas maintains a full equipment inventory at all locations, and we’re known for fast and friendly service. Call 800-972-6600 or click here for info.

Cut the Cost of Geoexchange

Geoexchange has the potential to drastically reduce your heating and cooling bills, and there are smart ways to dampen the blow of the initial cost.

Read more about geoexchange …

Post-Frame Fire Walls: The Economical Alternative?
The National Frame Building Association (NFBA) has successfully tested a post-frame 3-hour fire wall system that can now be incorporated into a post-frame building without having to seek out expensive traditional non-wood framing systems. Click here for complete article …
12,000 LEED-Certified Green Building Projects Since its launch in 2000, the LEED green building program has transformed the way built environments are designed, constructed, operated and maintained.Click here for complete article …
Administration Initiative Targets Biofuels, Bioenergy, Biobased Products
The White House has announced up to $35 million over three years to support research and development in advanced biofuels, bioenergy and high-value biobased products.
Click here for complete article …
Featured Sponsor:

Do You Have a Project That Deserves Recognition and Exposure?

Gain national exposure and recognition by submitting your building to the 2012 ABBY Awards. An annual tradition by BUILDINGS magazine, this awards program celebrates the latest advancements in building efficiency and design, with a feature of all winners in our October 2012 issue.

The 2012 ABBY Awards are a remarkable opportunity to put your building project in front of more than 74,000 eager facilities professionals and building owners.
Let Your Building Shine - Enter the 2012 ABBY Awards today!
The Limitations of LED
Does LED technology really do it all? Click here for complete article …
The New Standards of LED
The temptation to move towards LED Lighting is going main stream, due to the expected energy savings and stated low life-cycle costs.
Click here for complete article …
HVAC System Too Big for Your Building? If your building’s IAQ and thermal comfort are constantly fluctuating, an oversized HVAC system might be to blame. You’re not alone – about 25% of commercial HVAC systems are oversized.Click here for complete article …
Featured Sponsor:

Education on your schedule at your pace!

Self-paced multimedia training, which engages multiple senses and requires the learner to actively participate in their training, while still allowing them to learn at their own pace. This valuable training is readily accessible and affordableTry it today!
Critical Questions To Ask Before Buying a RoofSaving $900k while increasing quality and sustainabilityAre you getting enough money for your Billboard Lease?
Lamp Recycling Basics: Selecting and Implementing the Right Solution

Seattle Municipal Tower

Asset Management Solutions for Facilities
Click here to view Whitepapers…Click here to view Case Studies…Click here to view Catalogs…

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Buildings, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Building Better Schools

Download this digital resource to better understand the challenges and opportunities in designing and operating educational facilities for safety, sustainability, and performance...

Tips to Keep Facility Management on Track

How do you plan to fill the knowledge gap as seasoned facility managers retire or leave for new opportunities? Learn about the latest strategies including FM tech innovations ...

The Beauty & Benefits of Biophilic Design in the Built Environment

Biophilic design is a hot trend in design, but what is it and how can building professionals incorporate these strategies for the benefits of occupants? This eHandbook offers ...

The Benefits of Migrating from Analog to DMR Two-Way Radios

Are you still using analog two-way radios? Download this white paper and discover the simple and cost-effective migration path to digital DMR radios that deliver improved audio...