According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), approximately 30 million people in the U.S. are exposed to hazardous noise in the workplace each year. In fact, an online study by Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that up to 21 percent of worke
A new study released by the California Manufacturers and Technology Association suggests that the costs associated with the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32) may be much higher than previous estimates. The study concluded, “that the average California family will
As the mayhem Hurricane Isaac unleashed on parts of the south continues to mount, many building owners find themselves without power and worse–dealing with the damage to buildings–such as blown out windows, roof damage and interior damage from window glass projectiles.
While the heatwave may be over for many parts of the U.S., workplace productivity could be cooling. According to some experts, the temperature and humidity in the office could be costing you more than just utility expenses–you could be losing productivity from your employees. Ac
This month’s client spotlight is the Foley Federal Building in downtown Las Vegas. Through a thermal imaging study, Thermolite was able to illustrate to building management how much heat was able to enter the building through its inefficient windows. The photos below show temper
So, your business has decided it’s time to do something about your skyrocketing heat and air conditioning bills. Hopefully you’ve completed a thermal imaging study and understand in dollars and cents, what energy loss through your windows is costing you each month.
With record high temperatures across much of the U.S., extreme demands for energy are increasing as well. Energy experts predict energy demand could rise by 60 percent from Chicago to the mid-Atlantic states through July 5. New York, Boston and Philadelphia could see demand rise as mu
When it comes to historic buildings, energy efficiency is becoming a growing concern. With original and outdated HVAC systems, windows, insulation and other building components, bringing an historic building up 21st century energy standards can be a daunting and costly venture. ItR
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