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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

Sustainable design options for parking lots include shared parking agreements, designated electric vehicle parking spaces, and integrated green space. Incorporating electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into your site design, or even a redesign to an existing property, is a good way to go green.

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Dvele Expands Production of High-Tech Self-Powered Homes

The Pro Builder

They produce clean energy that occupants can immediately use, store in the home’s batteries, or sell back to the electric company’s grid, making each home net-positive. They co-founded Dvele in December of 2016.

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Essential Electrical Inspection Facts Every Homeowner Must Know

CCR Magazine

It’s not your imagination—your home might be signaling that it’s time for an electrical inspection. For homeowners, property managers, and electricians alike, understanding the importance of electrical inspections is paramount. Ready to flip the switch on your electrical knowledge? Let’s get started.

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New York Build 2016 Conference

Construction Marketing

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Electrical Switch Gear & Equipment. Roofing Systems. Safety & Security Systems. Ventilation Systems.

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Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It

The Pro Builder

Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It ibush Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:51 Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes Juliet Grable Homes are getting tighter, which is a good thing since half of all residential energy use goes to heating and cooling.

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University of Nevada, Reno pavement testing technology hits the market

Civil + Structural Engineer

The device, named RTDensity, is based on the Retrofit Intelligent Compaction Analyzer previously developed by Commuri in the University’s Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Department. It is manufactured by G4 Technologies, a subsidiary of the California-based construction company George Reed International, known as GRI.

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NAVAC Supports Trades at ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship

CCR Magazine

Additionally, NAVAC Director of Customer Experience Andrew Greaves assisted in the final judging and was responsible for checking the vacuum status of the installed new systems. In this year’s championship, NAVAC’s NP7DP2 vacuum pump and other A2L compatible products were used in the final round. </p>