Saving the Planet Through Procurement

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Cooperative Contracting Can Help When serving the needs of a large school district, university, or community college system, procurement teams are required to maintain a level of knowledge on a variety of topics. When it comes to green purchasing or sustainability, it can get complicated very quickly. Schools are Ecosystems. How Does Procurement Keep Up? […]

VRF Equipment for Educational Buildings: The Sensible Solution

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A Smart, Sustainable Solution for New Construction or Retrofit HVAC Requirements Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are becoming an increasingly popular option in commercial HVAC projects. These systems work by using refrigerant as the heat-transfer medium to create heating and cooling within zoned spaces without necessarily needing ductwork or secondary air distribution devices Today, more […]

Why HVAC Restoration Makes Sense to Your Bottom Line

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Restoration Saves More Than Just Your Budget Commercial and especially institutional properties across the United State have to maintain aging infrastructure on a daily basis. One of the most critical components to a building’s health, occupant comfort and energy efficiency is the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, in particular air handling units (AHU) […]

Understanding the Latest Advancements in Coatings Technology

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Selecting Paint is More than Just Aesthetics & Durability Today, aesthetics and durability are not the only considerations when specifying paint. There are several new, unique, and innovative features that are important to understand before selecting product for the next project. Enhanced Indoor Air Quality and Elimination of Odors Technologically advanced paints improve indoor air […]

Smart Technology & Sustainability

Smart Technology for Sustainability

How Facilities Managers Can Use Smart Tech to Support Sustainability Initiatives There’s an ancient Greek proverb that states: “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” Implementing and nurturing sustainability programs on campus is a great way for educational institutions to plant their proverbial trees […]