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Recycled-material radiant heating panels

January 15, 2013

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Modular Radiant Technologies uses a blend of recycled materials to manufacture a “green” modular radiant heat panel that can be used on floors or walls

Enhancing Sustainable Design at Southland Industries

Southland Industries uses BIM technology to design and build an energy-efficient hospital at Fort Hood.

February 13, 2013

By Kelly Faloon

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The use of building information modeling software when designing green projects is increasing as more engineers and mechanical contractors understand how BIM’s energy simulation and prefabrication components enable sustainable outcomes for large projects such as industrial buildings, schools and hospitals.

Minnick’s Wholly Green Approach

Minnick’s views the whole building as a system with heating and cooling as components.

February 13, 2013

By Bob Miodonski

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Minnick’s whole-house approach to providing energy solutions can surprise its customers.

Green plumbing practices for World Plumbing Day

This month, in honor of World Plumbing Day — today, March 11 —green building practices and LEED certification guidelines are in the limelight.

March 11, 2013

By Leo Borton

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This month, in honor of World Plumbing Day — today, March 11 —green building practices and LEED certification guidelines are in the limelight.

Red Schoolhouse adds water-based HVAC systems course

March 15, 2013

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Bell & Gossett’s Little Red Schoolhouse received LEED certification for its “Design & Application of Water-Based HVAC Systems” course, which focuses on teaching the methods of designing commercial hydronic heating and chilled water cooling systems that result in an optimized building comfort system.

Bradford White opens iTEC training facility

The 18,500-sq.-ft. complex is located adjacent to the company’s manufacturing facilities in Middleville, Mich.

April 12, 2013

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The iTEC has a 64-seat lecture hall classroom with stadium seating and a high-tech audio visual system with HD camera.

Fox’s ‘Built in America’ features Taco

Episode will be broadcast on Sunday, April 28 at 2:30 p.m. EST on the Fox Business Network.

April 25, 2013

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Episode will be broadcast on Sunday, April 28 at 2:30 p.m. EST on the Fox Business Network.

Grundfos to move North American headquarters to Chicago area

Denmark-based water pump manufacturer Grundfos broke ground April 16 on the site of its new North American headquarters in Downers Grove, Ill.

April 30, 2013

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Denmark-based water pump manufacturer Grundfos broke ground April 16 on the site of its new North American headquarters in Downers Grove, Ill., a Chicago suburb.

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