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CONDITION SURVEY ENHANCES SUSTAINABILITY OF HISTORIC LONDON PROPERTY

Civil + Structural Engineer

Situated at the heart of the Knightsbridge conservation area adjacent to the Royal Albert Hall, Queen Alexandra’s House operates as a women-only accommodation for students at the Royal Colleges of Music, Art and Science. We were very happy with the outcome and look forward to working with the Pick Everard team again.”

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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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California’s eco-hub receives AIA awards for energy-efficient, sustainable design

Construction Specifier

The campus boasts a thriving coastal live oak woodland ecosystem, diverse structures, and breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay. 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. U-value, 0.27 SHGC, and 0.65

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

These stricter regulations aim to reduce energy consumption and enhance overall building performance, making air barriers a key element in todays construction practices. By preventing uncontrolled air movement between conditioned and unconditioned spaces, they help regulate indoor temperatures, control moisture, and improve energy efficiency.

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5 Uses for Thermal Imaging Equipment on Construction Sites

CCR Magazine

From discovering structure flaws to ensuring safety protocols, thermal imaging provides crucial insights in real time. 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.

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Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

BDC Network

Buildings and facilities significantly contribute to carbon emissions through energy consumption for heating, cooling, lighting, and operating equipment. In fact, the International Energy Agency estimates that buildings are responsible for nearly 40 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions.

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Sustainable Practices Transforming Tank Manufacturing Industry

CCR Magazine

The change represents more than environmental responsibility because it focuses on producing products that are durable and cost-efficient while meeting industrial requirements. Water Conservation in Manufacturing Water conservation represents a fundamental component of sustainable tank manufacturing practices.