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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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Rochester, Minn., plans extensive geothermal network

The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks. The city is constructing Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that consist of ambient pipe loops connecting multiple buildings and delivering thermal heating and cooling energy via water-source heat pumps.



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Oct 20, 2011

Johnson Controls appoints Wojciechowski to lead real estate and facilities management business for Global Technology sector

Wojciechowski will be responsible for leading the continued growth of the technology vertical market, while building on the expertise the company has developed serving multinational technology companies. 

Oct 18, 2011

Dow Building Solutions invests in two research facilities to deliver data to building and construction industry

 

State-of-the-art monitoring system allows researchers to collect, analyze and process the performance of wall systems.

Oct 18, 2011

Architectural leaders join Gehry to form strategic alliance

Alliance dedicated to transforming the building industry through technology.

Oct 18, 2011

St. Martin’s Episcopal School expands facilities

 

Evergreen commences construction on environmentally sustainable campus expansion.

Oct 17, 2011

USGBC L.A. Chapter's Green Gala to feature Jason McLennan as keynote speaker

 

Chapter to presents inaugural Sustainable Innovation Awards,

Oct 17, 2011

Schneider Electric introduces UL924 emergency lighting control devices

The emergency lighting control devices require fewer maintenance costs and testing requirements than backup batteries because they comply with the UL924 standard, reducing installation time. 

Oct 14, 2011

MaxLite receives 2011 Lighting for Tomorrow honorable mention

The judging panel was particularly impressed with the performance of this fixture.

Oct 12, 2011

BIM Clarification and Codification in a Louisiana Sports Museum

The Louisiana State Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the sporting past, but it took innovative 3D planning and coordination of the future to deliver its contemporary design.

Oct 12, 2011

Building a Double Wall

An aged federal building gets wrapped in a new double wall glass skin.

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

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