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Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions

BDC Network

Rob Atkinson and Chris Forney Office Buildings Headquarters Architects Regulations Energy Efficiency Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Many companies are striving to achieve climate neutrality , which involves bringing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down to net zero on an annual basis.

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Johnson Controls Updates Industry-Leading Building Automation System

CCR Magazine

Johnson Controls , the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today launched a highly anticipated update to the company’s industry-leading Building Automation System (BAS), Metasys, which serves the needs of commercial, industrial and institutional buildings, regardless of industry. The new iteration, Metasys 14.0,

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Energy-saving strategies: Ceiling panels with phase change material (PCM)

Construction Specifier

Today, several dynamic factors play a significant role: Climate change impacts: Regions are increasingly experiencing extreme heat, and some climate zones now require air conditioning installations where they previously did not. Both passive processes reduce the demand on mechanical heating/cooling systems.

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General Contractor License Missouri

Contractors Liability Blog

For contractors in Missouri, understanding and adhering to these local regulations is crucial. This absence of a statewide mandate means that general contractors must pay close attention to the specific licensing requirements set forth by local jurisdictions where they intend to work. Get Your General Contractor License in Missouri.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

The construction market in the US is diverse and highly competitive, with numerous regulations and standards in place to ensure safety, quality, and compliance. The industry follows strict regulations and safety standards to maintain high-quality construction practices. trillion U.S. Safety first!

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

Construction Specifier

Conversations or activity of other occupants, the whirl and beeps of computers and electronic equipment, and the hum of HVAC and mechanical systems all create a cacophony of unwanted sound that is hard to ignore. Once these are defined, acoustic consultants can work toward effective solutions.

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Everyday Employee Safety

Safety Services Company

However, supervisors, and well-trained employees know work is being done in a well-coordinated and orderly manner, and can readily identify unsafe situations, conditions or acts. Let’s review the key elements of a proper safety and health program: Management commitment: Managers are committed to making the program work.