Commercial buildings - Articles - Page 2

PERC video outlines advantages of tankless water heating in commercial buildings

April 27, 2020

Modern American cities mark a new era of sustainability with Bell & Gossett

Commercial building boom showcases innovation and commitment to sustainability.

February 28, 2020

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, commercial construction spending in the United States topped $93 billion in 2018.

Watts Healthcare Symposium: Bringing waterborne pathogens to the forefront

Watts health care symposium educates the supply chain on the true dangers and what can be done to mitigate them.

Mike Miazga

December 9, 2019

How top of mind is the topic of waterborne pathogens in healthcare settings?

Radiant Comfort Report

Comfort through radiant heat

Kristen White

June 14, 2019

Texas might not be top of mind when thinking about radiant heating, but when some longtime customers mentioned radiant floor warming for their new building, Raymond Nelson knew exactly what to do — he called his Viega rep and got the ball rolling.

Tips on properly sizing the combustion air openings

Can the boiler breathe?

Ray Wohlfarth

September 28, 2016

Tips on properly sizing the combustion air openings.

ASHRAE grant funds human thermal comfort project

March 25, 2016

The project centers on the creation of a database to help better understand human thermal comfort in residential and commercial buildings.

Mayors from metro areas pledge to reduce energy in buildings

Through the City Energy Project, 10 major U.S. cities will develop their own locally tailored plans to advance energy efficiency and reduce waste in their large buildings.

May 30, 2014

The new City Energy Project, an initiative from the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Institute for Market Transformation, is designed to create healthier, more prosperous American cities by targeting their largest source of energy use and climate pollution: buildings.

Nu Flow assists with Florida condo pipe relining

Overall, around 11,000 ft. of lining was used.

Nadia Askar

April 22, 2014

Pipe relining fixed cracks and holes with little destruction to walls and minimal disruption to condo residents.

Commercial building loans on a roll

Solar energy projects also on the rise.

Morris Beschloss

December 19, 2013

As mentioned in previous columns, commercial building loans and their supporting activity are edging toward pre-recession levels. As of mid-year 2013, U.S. banks had issued just short of one trillion dollars in commercial real-estate loans, up almost 4% from a year earlier, according to official sources.

EPA upgrades online energy management and tracking tool

The Environmental Protection Agency recently upgraded its online energy management and tracking tool, EnergyStar Portfolio Manager, which is used to measure energy performance.

August 15, 2013

The Environmental Protection Agency recently upgraded its online energy management and tracking tool, Energy Star Portfolio Manager, which is used to measure energy performance, water use, utility costs and greenhouse gas emissions for more than 40% of the country’s commercial buildings space.