Remove Fire Protection Systems Remove HVAC System Installation Remove Material Storage
article thumbnail

Proactive Water Management: Best Practices for Buildings of the Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the United States alone, water treatment and delivery accounts for 13 percent of the country’s total electricity consumption , releasing up to 290 million metric tons of carbon every year—approximately 5 percent of total US emissions and equal to the carbon output of more than 60 coal-fired power plants.

article thumbnail

4 Considerations When Building A Modern Industrial Facility

CCR Magazine

A sustainable industrial facility helps protect the environment while enhancing your brand image and resulting in significant cost savings. Waste Management : Consider incorporating a smart waste management system that not only reduces, recycles, and reuses waste but also uses technology to monitor and manage waste effectively.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Prepare for Home Renovation with These Insightful Tips

West Shore Construction

If you want to get the most out of your renovation, USA Today suggests considering the following improvements : Replace the tub Install natural stone kitchen countertops Replace siding and garage doors You Need a Place to Store Your Stuff Before contractors can start demolition, you need to clear out the room.

article thumbnail

Top tips for reducing warehouse maintenance costs

GCP Applied Technologies

Taking proactive steps at addressing maintenance issues can help keep the site operating at full capacity, avoid production delays, protect product inventory, reduce operating costs and minimize accidents. . In general, wide aisles allow you to get to product faster, but having the aisles too wide will reduce storage space.

article thumbnail

Success in cold storage warehouse construction

The Korte Company

Cold storage warehouses are key waypoints in our nation’s food supply and distribution network. Due to changes in the way food is processed, moved, bought and consumed, cold storage warehouse construction is top-of-mind for players up and down the supply chain. Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system.

article thumbnail

Success in cold storage warehouse construction

The Korte Company

Cold storage warehouses are key waypoints in our nation’s food supply and distribution network. Due to changes in the way food is processed, moved, bought and consumed, cold storage warehouse construction is top-of-mind for players up and down the supply chain. Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system.

article thumbnail

Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

These guidelines cover everything from how structures are designed to the electrical systems, plumbing, fire safety measures, and even accessibility. Following these codes is a must-do to stay compliant and make sure everyone inside the building is secure and protected. Safety first! It can be a real headache, but fear not!