The sun never sets on environmental issues. In fact, in dense urban areas, matters can heat up once the moon rises. That's when the phenomenon known as urban heat island (UHI) casts it longest shadow, as rooftops and other solar-friendly surfaces begin radiating the heat they've gathered throughout the day. Learn how LEED points, permeable pavements, and colored aggregates are spurning debate about cool pavements.
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BRADLEY'S BIM FILES ENHANCE COMMERCIAL WASHROOM PRODUCT LINE
As Building Information Modeling (BIM) revolutionizes the building industry, Bradley Corp., announces comprehensive BIM files supporting its commercial handwashing fixtures, washroom accessories, valves, showers and lockers. Bradley's BIM files, built with Revit software, contain rich pools of data to assist in planning and specifying projects.
Choosing and Using Mass Notification Technology
Are you prepared to quickly notify your staff and tenants about a hazard? A mass notification system informs your personnel of split-second decisions in an emergency. Learn how the Symantec Corporation and Willis Tower tailored mass notification to their buildings.
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The 55th floor of Chase Tower goes platinum
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently chose to incorporate permanent modular into site-built construction for Fort Sam Houston's Medical Education and Training Complex in San Antonio, Texas. Incorporating the permanent modular construction offered an effective building solution to speed up the time to completion and create a safe, durable, and LEED certified building, all in order to meet the Army's strict building requirements.
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Energy requirements for the construction industry are getting stricter, requiring more innovative construction practices to be implemented. In late October 2010, code officials from around the country will gather in Charlotte, NC, to vote on energy code proposals that, if adopted, would improve the energy performance of commercial buildings from 20% to 30% as of 2012. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is already building to a 40% increase. Modular construction, due to the process used, can have many advantages over traditional construction in meeting the new energy requirements.
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The Modular Building Institute (MBI) publishes comprehensive annual reports about the size and growth of the non-residential, modular construction industry. The 2010 Permanent Modular Construction and Relocatable Buildings reports offer the most comprehensive analysis on the state of the commercial modular construction industry. Included are overviews of the industry and markets served, as well as nine consecutive quarters of MBI survey results.
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Learn what measures to take - and when - to protect pavement and increase its life
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A locking mechanism on these probes simplifies attachment and enhances performance.
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SPEC MIX now available in BASF finishes, coats, and barriers.
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A new website offers 3 interactive tools that address sustainable building solutions.
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From Stale to Stellar
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Green Sweep
The Great Wall ... of Glass
Office Buildings: Help Occupants Work Well With Others
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| September 20, 2010 |
