Buildings Buzz - Mar 19th, 2024
 
 
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March 19, 2024
Spring is bringing warmer temperatures and blossoming flowers, but it’s also bringing pollen that will aggravate seasonal allergies. Here’s what you need to know about prepping your K-12 school’s HVAC for spring.
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What happens if something goes wrong with one of the roofs in your portfolio? If you have an accurate roofing file on hand, it’s as simple as consulting your records. Download this free checklist to see what should go into your file.
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It’s time for spring thunderstorms. What can you do to shore up your properties? Join Chuck Miccolis of the Insurance Institute for Building & Home Safety on the Buildings Podcast for resilience tips.
Flexible solutions like luminaire level lighting controls (LLLC) can make reaching your green goals both cost-effective and energy efficient. Here’s how one facility manager made the case to an executive team to install it.
There’s never been a better time to decarbonize buildings. The energy transition and electrification are surging forward, underscoring the importance of using electricity more wisely. These three strategies can simplify the journey toward a more sustainable future.
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This smart landscape lighting and control system illuminates exterior areas with tunable white light and an unlimited color palette. Color temperatures range from a warm 2700K for outdoor entertaining to a cool 6500K for safety and security.
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