Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design. With a 95 percent net to gross floor area ratio, the SEC stands out for its efficiency in a school setting. Notable glazing properties include 0.28 U-value, 0.27

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

If you’re searching for an energy-efficient solution to your water supply needs, Franklin Submersible Pumps might just be what you’re looking for. These pumps are known for their durability, energy savings, and ease of use. He constantly found himself dreading the next month’s energy bill. But this new pump?It

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2024

The issue of energy efficiency is becoming essential in the present-day retail environment. Less energy consumed by the store equals lower operational costs, a more positive environmental influence, and, most importantly, an enhanced shopping experience for customers.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In the intricate web of electrical infrastructure, switchboards stand as silent sentinels, orchestrating the flow of power with precision and control. This exploration delves into the core of electrical distribution, unraveling the significance of these boards in ensuring the seamless operation of various electrical components.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

As a commercial building proprietor, it’s recommended that you adopt energy-efficient solutions for your establishment. It’s not only for the sake of saving costs on monthly electricity bills but also for being a responsible and eco-friendly business entity. . You can do your part by designing an energy-efficient building.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

BAC offers customized solutions ideal for keeping data centers operating at peak performance, allowing data center servers to maintain ideal temperature levels while minimizing electricity usage and its overall carbon footprint. Plus, with a range of layout options, this system can be tailored to meet customers’ individual needs.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 20, 2024

In today’s society, energy efficiency is not just a term; it is a crucial factor influenced by escalating energy expenses and growing environmental concerns. Both homeowners and businesses are actively seeking eco-friendly energy solutions to lessen their impact on the environment and cut down on costs.

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Construction Daily News

MARCH 26, 2024

Energy efficiency challenges have persisted throughout the last year. Key Energy Efficiency Challenges to Overcome While 2024 climate change looms, construction contractors and specialists must stay vigilant of how those conditions will affect power usage. Extreme heat can raise obstacles in building new structures.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This ambitious project — aimed at electrifying the Caltrain service from San Francisco Caltrain Station at 4th and King to the Tamien Caltrain Station in San Jose — represents a significant improvement in service efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. When did the Caltrain Electrification Project begin?

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The post Energy Efficiency Improvements: Essential Guide for a Sustainable Future appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Energy Efficiency Improvement: An Essential Step Towards a Greener Future To reduce energy consumption, cut carbon emissions, and lower energy bills, the UK must focus on improving residential energy efficiency.

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BDC Network

MARCH 4, 2024

Illuminating your path to energy efficiency 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/04/2024 - 10:06 Lighting Design Collaborative's Kelsey Rowe, PE, CLD, shares some tools, resources, and next steps to guide you through the process of lighting design. Did you know that 11% of electricity use in the United States is from lighting?

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2023

The brise soleil system, found in modernist L.A. 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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CivilJungle

AUGUST 2, 2022

Why Are Energy-Efficient Homes Necessary? We are staying in a production where regular energy root will apply at a fast speed. More time will use at the house, and by constructing energy-efficient homes, these standard energy roots can also decrease, or irregular processes will occupy. Water Heating System.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 20, 2024

The Impact of Policy on Residential Electrification csweeney Mon, 05/20/2024 - 13:19 Study shows significant variation in states’ use of electricity Nearly one-fifth of the nation’s carbon dioxide emissions come from the residential sector, and with that, many are reconsidering ways to reduce emissions.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

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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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

Inefficient heating systems powered by fossil fuels and poor insulation are the main reason that traditional housing stock in the UK is such a significant contributor to our collective greenhouse gas emissions. Discover how new build homes are being constructed to meet modern energy efficiency standards.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

At the heart of this narrative, lie energy efficiency upgrades. Definition and Importance of Energy Efficiency Upgrades Simply put, energy efficiency upgrades are modifications you can make to your home or business to reduce the amount of energy needed to perform the same functions.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 28, 2023

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. Underground utility distribution provides an efficiency and reliability that overhead utility lines lack.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A heating system is a mechanism used to warm rooms, offices, or other residential or commercial spaces. There are different types of heating systems, and they use various types of fuels. Heating systems are a crucial part of an HVAC system. This guide covers different types of home heating systems.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 19, 2024

That’s the number of people employed in renewable energy worldwide as of 2023. These statistics from Renewable Energy World emphasize an important trend toward renewable energy sources. Finish Thompson pumps play a vital role in maintaining system integrity in a variety of sustainable applications.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 26, 2020

I wanted to have a home that was energy efficient. My gas bill this month is $18 and the average electric bills run about $40 a month.” The property has a septic system, city water and four exterior pipe vents for venting the kitchen, electric dryer and gas. People always say my house is cool,” Quick said.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Modernizing a home today goes beyond stylish interiors and updated kitchens; it’s about upgrading essential systems, including electrics, to ensure your home is functional, efficient, and future-ready. Here’s why advanced electrics are the top home upgrade, with insights into how they can enhance everyday living.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2023

Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas qpurcell Mon, 05/15/2023 - 09:49 Building net zero, carbon neutral homes means going all-electric and getting rid of natural gas entirely—right? What we’re really trying to show is that natural gas is a critical part of the transition toward a clean energy future.”

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 10, 2024

However, these structures must also meet present-day needs, necessitating upgrades aligned with modern technology, building codes, and energy requirements. renovation project integrated energy-efficient systems into the 126-year-old courthouse structure, reducing energy consumption while maintaining the building’s historical integrity.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 21, 2024

Green Building Council for its use of AI to efficiently allocate energy NEW YORK – The Bromley Companies, developer of a diversified national portfolio, announced today that it has been awarded LEED Gold Certification for its flagship 122 Fifth property in Manhattan. We’re thrilled to see that effort be recognized by the U.S.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 27, 2023

BAM in joint venture with Hitachi Energy has clinched the deal to build two major converter stations on the planned electricity superhighway project from Peterhead in Scotland to Drax in Yorkshire. When complete it will provide enough electricity to power 2m UK homes.

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 14, 2024

A recent report from the National Renewable Energy Lab aims to cut through the complexity Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) have authored a new, very detailed study that aims to get a clearer sense of heat pump costs and benefits and the challenges associated with deploying heat pumps in the U.S.,

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

They both join the leadership of the firm, which has been upgrading and optimizing the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems of prominent structures in Greater New York City for over 50 years.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

The all-new Electric Telescopic Boom Lifts, the ZT22JE and ZT26JE, are a first for the AFI Rentals fleet. These Electric Telescopic Boom Lifts include the latest intelligent connectivity technology with a customised Lithium-ion battery, low noise, zero emissions and a maintenance-free AC Drive system.

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Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Using bio fuels in a single highly efficient process, Biomass CHP (combined heat and power) systems generate both heat and electricity. These systems are supported by a large number of independent organizations like Greenpeace and International Energy Agency.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 5, 2024

National Building Systems Design Firm Helps Bring World’s First Climate Positive Arena to Life LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Engineers , a national building systems design firm, is proud to be part of the all-star team helping deliver Intuit Dome , the world’s first climate positive arena and home of the Los Angeles Clippers.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 7, 2023

Department of Energy estimates there were more than 450 operational microgrids in the U.S. At Heron’s Nest, the 62-kilowatt solar system and 255-kilowatt-hour battery are maintained by the local utility, Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation. Read more Energy Efficiency Planning + Development Solar Solar

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 6, 2024

New transit facility in California supports electric vehicle charging and fleet expansion Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) recently opened a new bus operations and maintenance facility for their expanding transit fleet to meet the community’s transportations needs and achieve 100% zero emission bus service by 2040.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The new Thornton Facility will support high energy standards and contribute to reducing carbon impacts OSHAWA, ON – TSX, NYSE: STN Durham Region Transit (DRT) is planning a new bus storage, operation, maintenance, and service facility to support their growing transit operations and transition the fleet to zero emission buses (ZEBs).

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

By Looq AI Addressing the Challenges of Utility Vegetation Management Managing vegetation around America’s electric transmission and distribution infrastructure is crucial for ensuring uninterrupted power delivery. Handling hundreds of trimmings weekly poses operational challenges that test efficiency.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It easily detects energy inefficiencies caused by poor insulation or leakage. This state-of-the-art technology saves considerable costs and promotes efficient energy use. Track leakage points: Find where conditioned air seeps out, reducing work efficiency. Combine it with a blower door test for best results.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In this guide, we will delve into the critical aspects of choosing the right air conditioning unit, assessing your home’s layout for optimal cooling, understanding installation options, planning for electrical requirements, and navigating local regulations. The size of an AC unit is measured in BTUs (British Thermal Units). ●

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