By Michael Miller, assoc. AIA Photos courtesy Vetrotech The growing focus on climate change is prompting architects and their partners to re-evaluate traditional strategies and materials in search of opportunities to mitigate the environmental impact of buildings. While glass has proven instrumental in reducing facilities’ electrical demand and mechanical loads, it remains an energy-intensive material…
By Avinash Gupta, P.Eng., CBCO, CRBO, LBO, Mohamed S. Mohamed, P.E., P.Eng., and Dominic Esposito, P.Eng. Photo ©missisya/courtesy Bigstockphoto.com The most important activity in case of a fire emergency in a building is evacuating occupants to a safe place inside or outside the building before the environment becomes untenable. For the occupants to travel to…
By Del Williams Photos courtesy Jadair International For ready-mixed concrete plants, any delay in washouts—whether due to truck operators driving long distances or the complexity of the process itself—can reduce productivity and profitability. After each delivery, washing out the trucks and equipment is essential to meet mix specifications, reclaim unused material, and keep equipment clean.…
