A recent report analyzing EPA Energy Star's Portfolio Manager database for use of on-site renewable energy generation found adoption grew ten-fold since 2009, now involving nearly 1 percent of all buildings in Portfolio Manager.
Read This » COVID-19 Has Changed Everything … Or NotIt’s nearly impossible these days to have a discussion about COVID-19 in institutional and commercial facilities without hearing about the impact the pandemic has had.
Read This » Considerations for Retrofitting for Seismic ResilienceWhile some old buildings have seismic deficiencies that can only be fixed with major structural work, many buildings can realize significant improvements in seismic performance with simple, inexpensive improvements, such as adding plywood to floors and roofs, strengthening wall connections to floors and roofs, and even just strengthening the connection between the building and foundations.
Read This » Strategies to Go Touch-Free with Interior DoorsMoving deeper into the facility, there are high-use spaces such as meeting rooms and classrooms that are typically outfitted with swinging doors.
Read This » Aerial Work Platforms: Maintenance Strategies That Deliver Reliability and SafetyAerial work platforms provide vital access for maintenance and engineering technicians working in the toughest-to-reach areas of institutional and commercial facilities.
Read This » Steps to Take to Ensure Timely, Successful Roof RepairsOnce a facility manager determines repair work needs to be done, there are certain steps to take without actually having to rip the whole thing off and start over. One important step that many building owners and managers overlook is conferring with the manufacturer of the existing roofing system, says Chadwick Collins, Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association technical director.
Read This » Pandemic Protocol: Keep a Close Eye on the Bottom LineThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly everything.
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