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Big Buildings More Likely to Use Lighting Strategies: Report
Compared with other investments in energy efficiency—such as upgrading HVAC systems or replacing insulation—lighting controls are often relatively easy, accessible, and affordable changes, EIA says.
Infrastructure Spending Can Boost City Growth, Report Says
While infrastructure investment is not a cure-all, a report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors says it can provide a 'shot in the arm' to help jumpstart local economies.
Built in the U.S.A.: NYC Design Guide for Climate Resiliency
New York City's Office of Recovery & Resiliency released the city’s first-ever Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines for capital projects.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Structural Acrylic Adhesives Represent the Next Generation
Next-generation adhesives are designed to improve both productivity and performance, while also reducing environmental costs and concerns.
Smart Homes Need Smart Batteries
As our homes get smarter, the systems powering our homes also need to become smarter. To work toward that goal, researchers from the Institute of Automation, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the School of Automation and Electrical Engineering at the University of Science and Technology Beijing are proposing a solution to optimize power consumption in batteries.
Hot Weather is Here – Use a Misting Fan to Keep Cool
Misting fans by Airmaster Fans can lower the ambient air temperature to dew point and reduce worker fatigue and increase productivity. These fans can move up to 8800 CFM of air and can output up to 6 gallons of filtered water an hour.
Built in the U.S.A.: Chamber Survey Urges Infrastructure Action
A recent survey says that 72% of Americans want more federal investment, and 73% want the federal government to take the lead role.
How Edge Computing Can Benefit Building Owners
A new white paper offers an overview of edge computing technology, and how this technology may enable the development of in-building and on-campus networks that commercial property developers can own, operate, and monetize.
Saudi Arabia May Invest $40B in U.S. Infrastructure
This potential investment would come at a pivotal time for both countries, with President Trump’s push for the revitalization of U.S. infrastructure and the kingdom’s need to diversify as the price of oil drops.
Yellow River Study May Aid Global Erosion Efforts
The Yellow is almost the perfect river, researchers say. That's because its bottom is nearly flat and featureless, which means it can use almost all of its energy for moving sediment.
Stopping Sinkholes in their Tracks
Fujitsu AI technology is being utilized to process huge amounts of radar probe data showing the location of potential sinkholes.
What are Ultrasonic Flaw Detectors?
How do ultrasonic flaw detectors work and why do we test for flaws in materials? Ultrasonic testing is akin to the sonar methods developed in World War II and the Cold War to detect enemy submarines in the ocean. A submarine below the surface could be a considered a void or flaw. Pings from sonobuoys with radio beacons and later underwater transducers were used to detect and target enemy submarines. Ultrasonic flaw detectors detect hidden voids, inclusions or cracks beneath the surface of a material, which make them a powerful tool in assuring the integrity of critical parts, products and structures.
Wind Farm Breaks Ground in Oklahoma
The wind facility is expected to enter into service by the end of 2017, and will be supported by long-term agreements for the sale of power and renewable energy credits.
Southern to Take Over Vogtle Nuclear Project
The shift hinges on rejection of the current engineering, procurement, and construction contract as part of Westinghouse's Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
Applying Data Science to Better Predict Effect of Weather and Other Conditions on Solar Panels
In an effort to extend the life of solar panels, researchers from Case Western Reserve University and Gebze Technical University (GTU) in Turkey are employing data science to understand what effect weather exposure and other conditions have on the materials that create solar panels.
Improving the Accuracy of X-Ray Measurements
A 20-year long development project can be used for anything from infrastructure to new drug development
Maryland OK's Offshore Wind Farms
The decision enables U.S. Wind, Inc. and Skipjack Offshore Energy, LLC to build 368 megawatts of capacity.
New Mixing Valves with Automatic Scald Protection
AFRISO has rolled out a new line of automatic temperature monitoring thermal mixing valves designed to control hot water in a number of applications.
Tesla Reveals Lower Than Expected Solar Roof Tile Pricing
Tesla has revealed the highly competitive price of its solar roof tiles and has begun taking orders for them. Serving as both solar panels and traditional roofing, the tiles produce energy and protect a building from the elements simultaneously. Yet they are nearly indistinguishable in appearance from conventional roofing.
Smart Windows Reduce Energy Consumption
Smart reflective windows that allow sunlight through during the cold winter months and that act like blinds in the hot summer months could reduce the energy consumption for heating and cooling structures by 12 percent.