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Smart Tech and Automation Products for a Fully Integrated Home

The Pro Builder

consumers are increasingly discovering and embracing smart appliances, systems, and innovations in their homes, and building products manufacturers are continuing to bring new and better smart home and home automation products to market. And that market continues to grow , with no signs of slowing.

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DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize

The Pro Builder

They will integrate smart circuit splitters to avoid the need for costly electrical panel upgrades. Energy and power will be monitored and controlled, providing load flexibility, grid resiliency, and home energy insights. Aris Hydronics Aris Hydronics, Inc. Milwaukie, Ore.) Milwaukie, Ore.)

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

By preventing uncontrolled air movement between conditioned and unconditioned spaces, they help regulate indoor temperatures, control moisture, and improve energy efficiency. When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building.

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Facilities Preventive Maintenance

Job Order Contracting

Installed model and features of each system. Manufacturer’s schedule for routine preventive maintenance, inspections, condition monitoring (predictive tests) and adjustments required to ensure proper and economical operation and to minimize repairs. Provide instructions stating when the systems should be retested.

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Choosing the right temporary heating solution for your site

Roads Online

Image/Coates From maintaining thermal comfort and personal safety, to enabling manufacturing, building and industrial processes, many businesses rely on temperature-controlled environments. This is where heating systems can be used as a safety line to meet production deadlines.”

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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.