Tag: building performance
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Why Commercial Flat Roofing Systems Play a Bigger Role in Sustainable Building Than Most Property Owners Realize
Why Commercial Flat Roofing Systems Play a Bigger Role in Sustainable Building Than Most Property Owners Realize Most building owners think about the roof twice: when it is being installed, and when something goes wrong. Between those two moments, a [&…
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When Is It Time to Replace Your Windows? Key Signs to Watch For
When Is It Time to Replace Your Windows? Key Signs to Watch For By Kyrylo Takhtarov of Canglow Windows & Doors Unlike a roof leak or a failed furnace, windows rarely announce the end of their lifespan with a dramatic […] The post When Is It T…
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Looking Past the USGBC Plaque to Make Buildings Greener
Leslie Guevarra Editor GreenBiz Editor’s Note: In the runup to the VERGE DC conference, Chris Pyke, the U.S. Green Building Council’s research guru, talks about the need for market transformation and the strategy that can make it happen. Today, mor…
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Every Penny Counts: Tracking Building Performance to Save Money and Resources
Lauren Riggs, LEED APManager, LEED PerformanceU.S. Green Building CouncilThis post originally appeared on FacilitesNet. In today’s economy, every penny counts. And as building owners and facility managers know all too well, every penny adds up. When th…