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Reflective insulation conference heads to Costa Rica

March 7, 2018

The 2018 International Reflective Insulation Manufacturers (I-RIM) Conference will be held from May 9 to 10 at Marriott Los Sueňos Resort Hotel in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.

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New guide to help schools achieve zero-energy

March 6, 2018

A new guide seeks to empower owners, contractors, consulting engineers, architects, designers, and administrators of K-12 school buildings to cost effectively achieve advanced levels of energy savings. The resource, “Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings – Achieving Zero Energy,” is the first in a series of guides tailored to the design and creation of zero-energy buildings.

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Post-construction Cleaning: Specialized floor care improves project delivery

March 5, 2018

Every tenant expects his or her new space to be spotless and perfect on move-in day. Tight construction and tenant turnover deadlines can make these expectations difficult to meet. Whether the project is a renovation or a new build, the appearance of the flooring is often an issue.

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Understanding recent advancements in coating technologies and terminology

March 1, 2018

When it comes to specifying coatings for projects, one must consider both performance and aesthetics. Recent advancements in technology have resulted in paints offering unexpected benefits such as killing harmful pathogens on coated surfaces as well as helping reduce odors and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a space.

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Seeking outstanding clay brick design

February 28, 2018

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) invites architectural and design firms from across the United States and Canada to submit projects featuring new clay brick for its 2018 Brick in Architecture Awards competition.

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