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Navigating battery energy storage augmentation

BDC Network

Joshua Crawford Engineers Facility Managers Building Technology Energy As renewable energy sources continue to dramatically influence the electric grid, energy storage is playing a pivotal role in achieving grid resiliency. To maintain facility capacity, more energy storage needs to be installed through a process called augmentation.

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Sesco Group Renovates Boardroom with Ontario’s First Rockfon Mono

CCR Magazine

Now, they are available in select regions of North America supported with qualified, certified installers , including Sesco Group in Ontario. Sesco Group of companies, founded in 1983, remains a family owned and operated business providing Ontario commercial and high-end residential customers with interior and design-build services.

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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

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Garage Guide: Exploring Different Garage Types

CCR Magazine

Your home garage serves multiple vital roles, from vehicle parking protection to valuable storage real estate and hobby workshop sanctuaries. Choosing the optimal garage type that matches functional needs and aesthetic preferences is thus an important decision that impacts everyday quality of life.

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Metal Cladding Solutions | Durable Wall Panels & Sheets

UK Construction Blog

Metal cladding shields buildings from weather and improves their look. Key Takeaways Metal cladding is highly durable, resistant to water damage, corrosion, fire, pests, and adverse weather, offering long-term savings and minimal maintenance needs. The aesthetic appeal of metal cladding also makes it a compelling option.

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Maryland Schools Exhibit Rockfon Acoustic Ceiling Systems

CCR Magazine

PGCPS is the first jurisdiction in the nation to use a Public Private Partnership design, build, finance and maintenance model to bundle the construction and maintenance of a group of public schools. Green Building Council’s LEED® Silver standards. According to Gilbane, the schools are all designed to meet the U.S.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.