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Key Elements in a Fluid-applied Barrier System Specification

Construction Specifier

By Karine Galla Air and water-resistive barrier systems play a crucial role in the longevity and performance of commercial buildings, and safeguarding against issues such as excessive energy consumption and moisture-related damage. 1 Permeable barriers are recommended when the priority is preventing moisture from getting trapped.

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Energy-saving strategies: Ceiling panels with phase change material (PCM)

Construction Specifier

Today, several dynamic factors play a significant role: Climate change impacts: Regions are increasingly experiencing extreme heat, and some climate zones now require air conditioning installations where they previously did not. Harsher winter storms and persistent droughts are also becoming more common.

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Net zero building design and air leakage

GCP Applied Technologies

Is it possible to create a building with a net energy consumption of zero? Put simply, a “net zero” building—or zero net energy (ZNE) building—is one where the total amount of energy used annually is equal to the energy created by the building from renewable sources on site, including solar, wind or hydro power generation.

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Top 10 Companies for Environmental Engineers to Work For

CivilJungle

It deals with innovative new technologies to help positively impact the environment we live in and can take many forms such as architecture, civil engineering, renewable energy sources, and more. Aquatech Systems Asia Pvt Ltd. Swelect Energy Systems Ltd. $50 Aquatech Systems Asia Pvt Ltd. – 361.00

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

We also configured our Renewable Energy Leaders category to rank the metros that are using the most renewable energy, with some surprising results (hint: the top-ranked metro is the home of the oil bidness). (To million toward economic growth projects (including a new streetcar system). According to the U.S.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

The state also fully implemented its Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) educator evaluation system. SL Tennessee will begin construction in August 2014 with a goal of being fully operational by April 2015. Many states are making giant strides in generating power from alternative energy.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

Business Facilities

The newest addition in Greenwood is a 66,000-square-foot distribution center for MaxLite, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of energy efficient lighting solutions. Our location and transportation system have always been two key elements of our marketing to support that.