A recent poll of 500 utility executives revealed that utility costs are on the rise and there is no relief in sight. An article on CNNMoney that highlighted the survey findings stated that over 90% of the executives surveyed believe that legislation designed to require more renewable
When many people think of aluminum as a building material, they often think of siding or roofing. But extruded aluminum has many more uses for building and construction–such as railings, stadium seating, and more common building components like windows and doors. One major advan
When it comes to energy usage in commercial buildings, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about what really works, and what doesn’t. It can be challenging to weed through the information to understand what will really save your business or organization money on energy c
A recent Thermolite project using thermal imaging technology is the Department of Commerce building. Using a thermal imaging study, Thermolite was able to identify the energy/heat loss through the windows and visually illustrate how the heat loss was escaping the building. Results of
Energy loss is not something that can be “seen.” It is an invisible phenomena that could be costing your business or organization millions of dollars in energy bills, expensive window replacements, costly HVAC upgrades or installing additional insulation. Energy and utilit
On May 15, 2012 in a busy commercial district of Colombia’s bustling capital of Bogota, a bomb targeting a former interior minister killed one of his bodyguards and his driver and wounded at least 39 other people. Authorities say they have video of the attack on Former Interior
If noise is a concern in your existing building or if you are looking for ways to ensure a new building has good noise control, then understanding how sound transmission is measured and the rating system will help you make better choices when it comes to sound control. Why is sound or
In a world of growing violence and unrest, many businesses and government entities may find that their buildings are not able to withstand the impact of a bomb or ballistic attack. According to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), glass is often the weakest part of
Hurricane season is almost upon us and with the unpredictability that hurricanes can bring–heavy rains, damaging winds–it’s critical that the infrastructure of buildings in areas affected by hurricanes are able to withstand the winds. While boarding up and covering w