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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

The Pro Builder

Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency ibush Sat, 04/29/2023 - 08:30 Residential buildings account for about 21% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. New homes also have benefited from code requirements that reduce energy use and improve indoor environments.

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Panasonic presents complete platform door system for the first time in Europe at InnoTrans 2024

Civil + Structural Engineer

The platform door system offers passenger call buttons with “on-demand” function that improve platform temperature control and enable communication with train signaling systems. This can reduce energy consumption at stations, especially during off-peak hours or at night.

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Platinum Contracting of Nevada to Advance Utility Distribution through Underground Installations

Civil + Structural Engineer

The installations will integrate energy, sewer, water, gas, phone and internet services below ground in effort to create a more efficient and reliable distribution system. The installations will provide utility connections to Nevada Energy, Cox Communications, CenturyLink, Southwest Gas, the City of Henderson and the City of Las Vegas.

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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

For the past 14 years, an overarching objective of The New American Home (TNAH) program has been to achieve superior levels of energy and water savings, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort without sacrificing aesthetics or livability—or making the home’s occupants expend too much effort in maintaining that high performance.

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Dominion Energy Compliance Simplified with 2024 ISNetworld® Partnership

Safety Services Company

Dominion Energy compliance is now more accessible, thanks to their partnership with ISNetworld. This collaboration underscores Dominion Energys dedication to upholding safety, reliability, and efficiency across its operations. Who Is Dominion Energy?

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LAX’s concourse project to incorporate brise soleil for energy efficiency

Construction Specifier

Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX’s) project, Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South, will feature brise soleil—a solar shading feature on the concourse’s facade—which will help it achieve passive cooling and energy conservation.

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NDDU: One stop-shop for trenchless technology

Roads Online

With technology constantly changing, No-Dig Down Under is an efficient way to connect and communicate with the market, allowing us to share what we’re doing and the innovation we are bringing to the industry.” “Our customers range from plumbers and drainers, lining contractors, infrastructure specialists and asset owners,” he says.