Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membranes are desirable due to their durability and hot-air weldable seams. And while they are highly resistant to tears, impacts, and punctures, they are not immune to these building-damaging flaws.
Safely Sustainable
With the flash of a fire or the rising waters of a flood, your hard work in the green arena could be gone. Traditional insurance policies may not replace all of your expensive green equipment or pick up the tab for your LEED recertification when you rebuild.
That is, unless you backed up your improvements with green insurance.
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The DOE has announced the release of the first Advanced Energy Design Guide (AEDG), designed to assist architects and engineers in the design of energy efficient office buildings.Click here for complete article…
Greening Your Building for LEED Certification If starting a new building project, it is prudent to choose a building location with LEED in mind. If renovating or updating, consider partnering with an expert design firm and contractor who can help advise you on the right steps toward achieving LEED certification. Click here for complete article…
The race to develop biofuels is on, and an article in the current issue of Global Change Biology Bioenergy is taking a look at ethical issues and questions surrounding the rapid rise of this emerging energy.
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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.
Roofing Resources: Seven Tips You Can't Do Without
If you've been charged with roofing maintenance, it may be time to hit the books and check out some of the roofing resources available. Click here for complete article …
As roofing practices evolve, so does the marketplace.
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Imagery, texture, depth and shape through light.
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Low-cost workbench pedestal and mobile cabinet.
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Subtle wave pattern powered by digital geometrics.
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Building Information Modeling Saves B&W Pantex Nearly $10 Million In Construction Costs
Take the Travel out of Long Distance Meetings
Purposeful Paints
Eliminate Pests at the Source
Avoid Accessibility Mistakes In Parking Areas
Innovating or Interfering?
Design a Sign of the Times
Access Denied
Open the Window to an Efficiency Upgrade
Cutting Cable Costs
Functional Furniture
Emergency Drills: Don't Ignore the Possibilities
| May 16, 2011 |
