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A.K. Suter Elementary School in Pensacola, Florida.

Cutting-Edge Construction: Putting Energy Management Into Practice

Energy awareness is increasingly popular in the construction industry

August 12, 2019

Here are two examples of the difference that high-performance building features and high-efficiency HVAC technology can make.

Designing the Tallest LEED-Certified Building in the Western Hemisphere

Daikin participates in building the One World Trade Center

June 24, 2019

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The design of all mechanical and life-safety systems at One World Trade Center had to meet PANYNJ’s strict building-code and LEED Gold certification requirements.

USGBC Opens Registration for Newest Version of LEED

January 23, 2019

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The goal of LEED v4.1 is to make the rating system more accessible to more projects based on lessons learned from LEED v4 project teams.

Green Building Poised for Growth by 2021

November 26, 2018

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According to the results of the Dodge Data & Analytics World Green Building Trends 2018 SmartMarket Report, nearly half of survey respondents expect that the majority of their projects in the next three years will be green buildings.

USGBC Launches LEED Zero

November 15, 2018

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LEED Zero builds on LEED by recognizing specific achievements in building operations and rewards projects that have used LEED as a framework to address important aspects of green buildings and taken their buildings to the next level by designing and operating toward net zero goals.

2018 International Green Construction Code Released

November 9, 2018

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The 2018-IgCC combines the technical requirements developed by the ASHRAE Standard 189.1 with the model code administrative provisions by the Code Council. As a result, the 2018-IgCC is now a unified code that emphasizes adoption, ease of use and enforcement for building projects.

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Project Files: LEED-certified Renovation of Columbia Square

February 5, 2018

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The renovation was completed without diminishing the iconic structure, and, in 2017, Columbia Square received the Conservancy Preservation Award as well as LEED gold certification.

Contractors Provide Assistance to Assisted Living

HVAC contractors can help senior living communities meet their comfort and sustainability goals

Ron Rajecki

December 25, 2017

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You’ve no doubt heard about the “graying of America.” According to the National Institutes of Health, by 2030, about 20 percent of the U.S. population or approximately 72 million individuals will be over the age of 65.

Need to Reduce Energy Consumption to Boost the HVAC Insulation Market Through 2020

Government regulations encourage the installation of efficient HVAC insulation.

December 19, 2016

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The global HVAC insulation market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 7 percent from 2016 to 2020, according to a report by Technavio. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global HVAC insulation market.

Tallest Building in the West Also Features Innovative HVAC System

The system is designed to provide enhanced IAQ

October 31, 2016

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Boston Properties Inc., a real estate investment trust, and co-development partner, Hines, announced that Salesforce Tower is now the tallest building in San Francisco and will soon be the tallest office building west of Chicago. It features an HVAC system that will distribute outdoor air to each floor.

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On Demand Refrigerant Safety Classes A2L and A3 have a very low GWP, making them a strong, long-term solution for many HVACR applications. However, these refrigerants are classified as mildly flammable and highly flammable respectively. This flammability class raises safety and compliance concerns. This webinar will help you understand these classes, along with the opportunities these refrigerants can offer.

As the HVAC market continues to expand and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technologies continue to evolve, the demand for contractors with VRF expertise will only grow. This presentation provides thorough insight into the requirements, advantages and opportunities associated with specifying VRF systems and addresses the common misconceptions contractors may encounter in the field.

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2019 September 9

In this issue of The NEWS, we present the Residential Heating Showcase, featuring the latest heating equipment to hit residential HVAC. We also discuss developments in the tools and test instruments market.

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