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7 steps to investigating curtain wall leaks

It is common for significant curtain wall leakage to involve multiple variables. Therefore, a comprehensive multi-faceted investigation is required to determine the origin of leakage, according to building enclosure consultants Richard Aeck and John A. Rudisill with Rimkus. 




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Oct 12, 2011

Consigli Construction breaks ground for Bigelow Laboratory Center for Ocean Health

 

Consigli to build third phase of 64-acre Ocean Science and Education Campus, design by WBRC Architects , engineers in association with Perkins + Will

Oct 11, 2011

AIA introduces five new documents for use on sustainable projects

These new documents will be available in the first quarter of 2012 as part of the new AIA Contract Documents service and AIA Documents on Demand.

Oct 11, 2011

Pink light bulbs donated to Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

 

For every Bulbrite Pink Light Bulb that is purchased through the Cancer Center Thrift Shop, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to help support breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment. 

Oct 11, 2011

ThyssenKrupp elevator cabs validated by UL Environment

The conclusive and independent third-party validation process is another step toward a green product line.

Oct 11, 2011

Ballard Spahr launches real estate recovery group

 

The new group represents an expansion of the company’s Distressed Real Estate Initiative, which was launched in 2008 to help clients throughout the country plan, adapt and prosper in a challenging economic environment. 

Oct 11, 2011

Onex completes investment in JELD-WEN

With the completion of the JELD-WEN investment, Onex Partners III is approximately 40% invested.

Oct 7, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Demand response partnership program announced at Greenbuild 2011

 

Program will use USGBC’s newly revised LEED Demand Response credit as an implementation guideline and leverage its relationships with the building community to foster adoption and participation in existing utility and solution provider demand response offerings. 

Oct 7, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Otis Elevator announces new contracts for sustainable building projects

 

Wins reinforce Otis’ position as leader in energy-efficient products.

Oct 7, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: UL Environment releases industry-wide sustainability requirements for doors

 

ASSA ABLOY Trio-E door is the first to be certified to these sustainability requirements.

Oct 7, 2011

GREENBUILD 2011: Otis Elevator introduces energy-efficient escalator

The energy-efficient NCE escalator from Otis offers customers substantial “green” benefits.

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