"If you're a business that wants to recycle carpet, you might live in an area where landfill fees are quite high, and so it may be more economically viable for you to find a carpet recycler rather than send it to a landfill," says Eric Nelson, vice president of strategic alliances for Interface Americas and the company's lead on recycling efforts. If you're located in an area with high landfill tipping fees, carpet recycling may be especially appealing.
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The Samsung DVM Plus III system has been developed to enhance comfort, while reducing energy consumption in commercial applications, utilizing Variable Refrigerant Flow technology to allow over 60 indoor units to be connected to a maximum of 3 Outdoor units. The outdoor units are powered by the reliable Copeland Digital Scroll compressor. A wide range of controlling options is available to choose from, ranging from the simple to full BMS.
The Next Wave of Solar
Flexible and artistic – they're not words commonly applied to solar panels. But thin-film technology delivers a more aesthetically pleasing and flexible architectural element than traditional PV panels. Find out how low price tag sustainability is having an impact on the fastest growing segment of the solar market.
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A two-year energy audit of Hamilton schools (Canada) has identified energy conservation methods that could reduce energy costs by approximately $2.4 million annually. Click here for complete article…
Scientists in Brazil have developed a way to use fibers from pineapples, bananas, and other plants in a new generation of automotive plastics that are stronger, lighter, and more "green" than plastics now in use.
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Now playing on BUILDINGSVIP: Design for Maintenance: Using BIM as a FM Tool
Over the next two years, maintenance-related data in BIM models will soar, giving FMs precise information to help them manage their buildings more efficiently in terms of energy consumption, waste reduction, and equipment service life.
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Match the product's attributes to the amount of wear expected, the level of maintenance planned, and the desired life of the carpet.
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How to Benchmark Energy Performance
In this intensive course, learn how to benchmark commercial real estate using the EPA energy performance rating system. Manual and automated data input alternatives for benchmarking are reviewed and lessons learned from building operators are presented to facilitate fast, effective and accurate benchmarking results.
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Building Information Modeling Saves B&W Pantex Nearly $10 Million In Construction Costs
