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Water Conservation Protocols

Oct. 26, 2009

Water consumption in the United States increased by an estimated 12 percent between 1990 and 2000 – an increase of over 5 billion gallons per day. Of the water consumed, only about 14 percent is lost to evaporation, transpiration, or use in products or crops; most water is used, treated, and discharged into the nation’s water bodies.

Discharged water contaminates the receiving waters by increasing solids, nitrogen, bacteria, and toxic metals. Much has been done to help protect our rivers, lakes, and streams, but we have only begun. This article explains how water is used and produced in buildings and how to conserve it.

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Simplifying Government Projects Using Standard Contract Documents What excited design and construction professionals the most about the stimulus bill was the billions in funds allocated for projects such as schools, community hospitals, and housing. As funds are being distributed for these projects, standard contracts are needed to enable them to proceed quickly and efficiently.Read more »

Study Evaluates Project Delivery and Procurement Methods for Achieving LEED Certification The first comprehensive study to explore the impact of project delivery methods and procurement procedures on achieving sustainable design and construction goals was released earlier this month. Read more »

Architecture Billings Index Shows Minimal Improvement The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the September Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rating was 43.1, up slightly from 41.7 in August.Read more »

Common Costly Plumbing Leaks Hidden and visible leaks can easily waste thousands of gallons of water a year – not to mention the higher utility bills and the repair costs.Read more»

Improving Water Efficiency in Your Building With U.S. water shortages becoming all too real, there are things facility managers can (and should) do to manage water use in their buildings.Read more »

Going Green Pays Off Drought conditions and fast growth in water-poor regions have heightened building owners' awareness of the need for bathroom fixtures that conserve water. Read more »

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October 26, 2009

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