Most roofing industry experts agree that a cool roof is one that exhibits a combination of high reflectivity and high emissivity. But the questions have always been how high is high and what ...

Daylighting is one environmentally responsible strategy garnering corporate interest. The problem is that as a new technology, the advantages and disadvantages of daylighting aren't yet well ...

Solar heat gain through windows is responsible for roughly one third of a building's cooling load, according to the Department of Energy. That makes applying solar window film a logical step in ...

How Does a Waterless Urinal Work? Typically, waterless urinal bodies are constructed of vitreous china or porcelain, similar to standard flush urinals. Most waterless units use a liquid sealer and ...

When considering a custodial workload balance, it's easy to feel frustrated by a lack of information during the planning process and not knowing where to start. The main culprit in workload balancing ...

VALLEY FORGE, Pa. – Through the introduction of EcoDocs™, architects, contractors and other building professionals now have an easy-to-use online tool for documenting CertainTeed insulation, ceilings, ...

CHICAGO - Aon Fire Protection Engineering, the business of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON) dedicated to protecting people, property and processes, announced today the formation of its Security Consulting ...

One of the fastest elevators in the world carries passengers up to the 124th floor observation deck at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in about one minute. Unbeknownst to most who tour the world’s tallest ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Trane Tracer™ UC600 programmable controller now features a unique user-friendly touch screen to improve operator efficiency and productivity. The Tracer™ TD7 is a seven-inch ...

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Pharma companies face the challenge of achieving ambitious sustainability goals. This white paper explains why they should focus on their buildings in this effort. Buildings are a key lever for ...