New installation methods in the market today offer the customer several options when considering domestic water piping systems for new construction or an existing facility. While there are several variations, this article focuses upon the conventional method of copper...
If your facility is using a traditional ventilation system, the system will operate at a consistent ventilation rate (preset rate of outside air constantly brought into the space) based on an assumed level of occupancy. Consistency is good, unless building occupancy...
In 2005, the state of Florida doubled procurement from certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), compared to the previous year’s figures. While M/WBEs gain a great opportunity from outreach programs and initiatives,...
The Bullitt Center is billing itself the “Greenest Commercial Building in the World”. Located in Seattle, this extraordinary facility boasts net zero energy, net zero water, and net zero waste. The building itself is designed to improve the health of its occupants...
Earlier this year, Singapore made headlines with its Gardens by the Bay project, an outdoor recreation/eco-tourism initiative from Singapore’s National Parks Board to create a city within a garden. While the 250-acre project featured climate-controlled biomes,...
Energy consumption and sustainability are hot topics in both public and private sectors. The construction industry has remained at the forefront, designing and constructing more efficient buildings with innovative technologies in an effort to conserve energy and...
