Use ICFs for safe, energy efficient schools
Across the country, more than 300 schools have been built using insulated concrete forms, according to the ICF Manufacturer's association.
Electric Radiant Heat: Lower temperature and larger heating area
Radiant heating is better at maintaining an even temperature than traditional heating systems.
In 2017, Georgetown transitioned into a 100% clean energy city. I wanted to find out why & how
Renewable energy source contracts included fixed prices for the city's long-term future.
Heating technology has come a long way
How conductive polymer is changing today's heating technology.
Why Radiant Floor Heating is Best
There are many reasons to consider radiant heating for your home, but here are some of the best reasons.
Why are property, people and pets expendable?
Structures knocked over and scattered as if they were built with tongue depressors. Everything gone.
Radiant Heat De-icing Improves Cold-Weather Boat Safety
Icy decks are a constant concern for everyone navigating in cold, wet conditions.
Radiant Heat Comfort on Boats
Personal and commercial boats including charter fishing, tug boats, ferries and law enforcement boats can easily gain the comfort of radiant heat.
Is Classroom Air Quality Hindering Learning?
Many schools are looking to close the achievement gap and foster learning among all students. Although processed foods, socio-economic conditions, ADHD, and learning disabilities are common culprits, environmental factors are often overlooked. Is indoor air quality a missing ingredient in promoting learning?
A New Year’s Toast to Winery Innovation
Domaine de la Cressonnière in Pignans, France enlisted the consistent, self-regulating heat provided by STEP Heater to heat individual vats of wine by wrapping them with the thin, strong and flexible Nano Polycarbon membrane.
Multi-family Buildings and Ventilation
In most urban areas, developers, builders, architects, and investors are scrambling to keep up with the demand for multi-family dwellings. Energy-efficient multi-family buildings are growing in popularity as a way to boost comfort, reduce operating costs, and satisfy stringent building codes.
Landlords Benefit from Tankless Water Heaters
One money-saving consideration providing long term savings and benefits is installing tankless water heaters in each rental unit.
The 2017 Theme for World Water Day is ‘Wastewater’
The 2017 theme for World Water Day is ‘Wastewater’. The Bio-Microbics team created a video of people saying “Better Water.
See the Story Behind EWS and Our Passion for Clean Water
Everyone wants to drink healthy water in their homes. But it's not always easy to know the best way to provide it for your family.
Retrofitting Fume Hoods And Meeting USP 797 Guildelines
If your line of work has you involved in pharmaceutical laboratory construction or retrofitting, chances are very good that the topic of conversation has, at some recent point, turned to USP 797, a set of guidelines for preparing prescription drugs.
Saving Construction Projects One Skyscraper at a Time
From the start, the Building by Daman was to stand out as an architectural marvel among the cityscape of Dubai, UAE -- one that was already a testament to man’s limitless achievements in building design and construction.
IAQ in Hospitals: CDC Guidelines Part 2
As discussed in my last post, indoor air quality (IAQ) is of critical concern in hospitals and other medical facilities where airborne contaminants are particularly hazardous to both patients and medical workers.
IAQ in Hospitals: CDC Guidelines Part 1
Indoor air quality is a concern in any commercial environment but it is particularly significant in hospitals and other healthcare facilities where the spread of environmental and airborne pathogens can have particularly serious consequences.
Connecting the Dots: 2015 Legionnaires Outbreak and Duct Leaks
The 2015 outbreak of Legionnaires Disease in New York sparked interest in duct sealing that continues to this day. Immediately following reports of the outbreak, contractors reported a surge of inquires from property owners and facility managers wanting more information about the role that duct leakage played in the spread of the disease.
Atlanta Luxury Hotel Gives Foul Odors The Shaft
Most buildings in the U.S. today are plagued by the poor indoor air quality and high-energy usage issues that come from improper ventilation. But now that a simple, non-intrusive solution, in the form of aerosol-based duct sealing is available, property owners are addressing the problems head on.
