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Sustainable Facility eNews
September 2008 Edition
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| Greetings and welcome to the September 2008 edition of the Sustainable Facility eNews.
Lots of stuff going on in the world of Sustainable Facility, per usual. If you haven't noticed, at www.SustainableFacility.com
we're continuously updating our Breaking News, Industry Watch and our Only Online Web Exclusives, as well as posting new blogs from Publisher Liz Obloy and Group Publishing Director Tim Fausch of BNP Media. You can also look for the first one from yours truly within the next few days.
With fall right around the corner, we're also ramping up for Greenbuild 2008, Nov. 19 - 21, in Boston. If you've never been to Greenbuild, let me assure you that it is a bonafide whirlwind of sustainable activity. From the packed seminars and keynotes to the busy, buzzing exhibitor floor and endless industry after-parties -- bring your A game to Beantown and be sure to drop by Sustainable Facility and Environmental Design + Constructions's (ED+C)booth, # 1833. For more information all things Greenbuild, visit
www.greenbuildexpo.org.
In the meantime, we're still accepting product entries for Sustainable Facility and ED+C's inaugural Readers' Choice Awards. The submission deadline is September 26, so be sure to get your product entered at
http://readerschoice.SustainableFacility.com!
Thanks for reading.
Joseph H. Mayton III, Editor
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New E-Mon D-Mon Green Class Meters For Green Building Initiatives
E-Mon’s new Green Class Meters offer environmental and energy conscious users the ability to monitor and record the impact of energy conservation efforts. Ideal for LEED and EPACT 2005 projects.
The meter provides a scrolling display of energy usage in kWh & dollars and estimated CO2 emissions.
For details contact E-Mon at (800) 334-3666 or
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For more news, visit
www.SustainableFacility.com.
New Professional Certification from ASHRAE Focuses on Facility Operations and Performance
Atlanta - Energy use in buildings can be reduced by 10 to 40 percent by improving operational strategies in buildings, according to a study by the Energy Systems Lab at Texas A & M University. A new certification program from ASHRAE helps building owners know they are hiring and retaining employees and consultants who know how to take advantage of such strategies. more
USGBC Announces Recipients of $2 Million Green Building Research Grants
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the recipients of its 2008 Green Building Research Fund grants. The Green Building Research Fund was created to spur research that will advance sustainable building practices and encourage market transformation; USGBC committed $2 million to the program, while the Research Fund is generating $1,150,825 in matching funds and leveraging additional activities and partnerships.
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Policy Forum in U.S. Capitol to Highlight Importance of Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Houston - With a growing emphasis on energy conservation within the federal government, the built environment represents a sector with significant opportunities to reduce the nation's energy consumption. The National Academies of Sciences' Federal Facilities Council, in conjunction with the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), will host a joint policy forum in Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 2008, to focus on efficient energy use in buildings.
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FMLink, USGBC, BOMA and AFE Announce Major Energy-Savings Survey
Bethesda, Md. - FMLink, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE), and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International have launched what purports to be the largest-ever survey to study what energy-savings measures companies have undertaken. The goal is to leverage the results of the survey to help companies identify their "best bets" for energy efficiency-which strategies worked well, which didn't, and why.
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LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide Now Available
Washington, D.C. - With a reference guide now available, the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Rating System provides a tool for building owners, managers and practitioners to maximize the operational efficiency of their buildings, while minimizing environmental impacts. more
Solar Power Showcased at Democratic National Convention
Denver - An 18.2 kilowatt solar power system was installed on the grounds of the Pepsi Center, home of the 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC), as announced by AeonSolar, Evergreen Solar and PV Powered, each of which was involved in the system installation. The goal of incorporating solar energy into the DNC was to highlight the importance of solar energy and its potential to help meet the nation's energy needs while addressing concerns about the environment and global warming. The solar installation was part of the DNC's commitment to build the most environmentally sustainable Democratic Convention in history.
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New Ventilation Design Requirements for Healthcare Facilities Available from ASHRAE
Atlanta - Requirements to ensure high-quality ventilation can be found in a new standard written by ASHRAE and the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE). ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170-2008, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities, defines ventilation system design requirements that provide environmental control for comfort, as well as infection and odor control. more
 ED+C
Magazine Announces 2008 Excellence in Design Award Winners
Troy, Mich. - Sustainable Facility sister publication Environmental Design+Construction (ED+C) magazine announced the winners of its sixth annual 2008 Excellence in Design Awards, which recognize commercial and government buildings, institutional and educational facilities, and single-family residences that demonstrate a clear commitment to green building and sustainable design.
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Comment Period Open for Health Care Design and Construction Guidelines
Dallas - The Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI /
www.fgiguidelines.org
) announced that the comment period on the proposed 2010 edition of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities (the Guidelines) opens on Sept. 15, 2008, closing on Dec. 15, 2008. The Health Guidelines Revision Committee (HGRC), a consensus group of architects, engineers, and health care professionals, has considered public proposals to update the 2006 edition of the Guidelines and has worked to clarify content in and add information to the document.
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Tate Relaunches Website with Enhanced Layout and Navigation
Jessup, Md. - Tate has relaunched its company website with a new design. Primary enhancements to the site include a more streamlined home page, prominent access to green building tools and resources useful in the product selection and specification process, and an enhanced online portfolio of project profiles. more
 Altogether Recycling's Parking Lot Goes Green
Denver - Alpine Waste & Recycling's Altogether Recycling plant has gone green, inside and out. Altogether Recycling recently chose an environmentally friendly method to repave a large section of its parking lot, using recycled glass from its own plant.
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For more product information, visit
www.SustainableFacility.com.
 Floor Coating Systems Provide Industrial Durability
Royal Oak, Mich. - Floor coating systems from UCoat It America LLC provide a commercial-quality, durable and protective coating for concrete and wood surfaces that is applied easily without professional installation, the company reports, reducing costs by as much as 75 percent. Introduced to the automotive market a few years ago, UCoat It floor coating systems now are available to warehouse, maintenance, plant and facility managers who are seeking durable, protected and easily maintained floors. According to the company, UCoat commercial-grade epoxy floor coating is designed for do-it-yourself installation and serves as a primer for all other UCoat
It finishes or as a durable, standalone, satin-finish floor coating. Being water based, it emits no noxious odors. www.UCoatIt.com.
Electric Chain Hoist for Wind Turbine Applications 
Springfield, Ohio - Konecranes, a global manufacturer of overhead lifting equipment, offers specialized products and services for wind turbine applications. The wXN Electric Chain Hoist from Konecranes meets the needs of wind turbine applications with an innovative design that delivers multiple benefits, the company reports. The wXN Electric Chain Hoist is light-weight, compact, and mounted to a jib crane within the nacelle of the turbine. With a standard lifting capacity from 1/8 to 1 ton and optional higher capacities, the wXN offers performance-enhancing features such as a suspended hook, standard two-speed hoisting, epoxy-painted protection, and
efficient heat dissipation through its ribbed design. www.konecranesamericas.com.
 Bird Control Hazing System
East Moline, Ill. - Distributors of non-toxic, humane control products for birds and other pests, Nixalite's Bird Buffer is a new automatic bird control hazing system that controls birds in large, open spaces. According to the company, the Bird Buffer uses methyl anthrenilate (MA) in a fine haze, which acts as an effective deterrent and has the advantages of not harming birds or people; the MA stimulates the trigeminal nerve in the mucus membrane only found in birds.
www.nixalite.com.
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ISH North America
Oct. 1-3, 2008
Atlanta
Green will be the color of choice during ISH North America, Oct. 1-3, 2008, in Atlanta, as the industry's hottest topic wraps around educational seminars and other events throughout the show's three-day run. ISH North America attendees have several options to hear about the latest in greenbuilding technologies and renewable energy in a series of seminars beginning the first day of the show.
For more information or to register for ISH North America, visit www.ish-na.com.
Solar Power Conference & Expo 2008
Oct. 13-16, 2008
San Diego Convention Center
Top vendors presenting the state-of-the-art in solar energy technologies and services; 60-plus conference sessions and workshops; world-renowned CEO Panel plenary session; extensive exhibits and industry networking opportunities including manufacturers, project developers and contractors, electric utilities, and large buyers such as big box stores. Solar Power 2008 will encompass the full range of solar energy technologies, including photovoltaics, concentrating photovoltaics, concentrating solar power, and solar hot water and space heating and cooling.
Last year's event sold out in advance, so organizers encourage early registration. For more information visit www.SolarPowerConference.com.
Sustainable Facility Edu+cast Webinar:
PVC Single-Plies as Sustainable Roofing Systems
October 21, 2008
2:00 p.m. Eastern
Sponsored by Duro-Last
Earn your AIA-HSW learning units with this Webinar and walk away with the ability to: |
- Summarize the characteristics of thermoplastic single-ply roofing and recognize the attributes of PVC membranes
- Evaluate how vinyl roofing can satisfy the demands of high performance building design
- Identify current issues surrounding PVCs and the environmental impact of alternatives
Live Q&A with attendee submitted questions will follow each event. If you're busy that day, sign up anyway. You can play back the scheduled broadcast any time you like. http://webinars.sustainablefacility.com.
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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Symposium 2008
Nov. 5 - 6, 2008
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Symposium 2008
, Nov. 5-6, 2008, in Atlanta will highlight the latest technologies and applications of green and energy efficient products and services. The program will be orientated toward industrial, manufacturing and facilities operations, and will feature presentations on corporate sustainability, green manufacturing, renewable energy, energy efficiency, green building practices and financing, as well as the latest market trends, best practices, case studies and opportunities for "greentech" implementations. To learn more and to register, please visit www.greentechnewsmag.com/energy08_index.php. Team Discounts, Single Day and Expo Only Passes are also available.
Ecobuild & AEC-ST Fall - Conference:
Dec. 8-11, 2008
Exhibition: Dec. 10-11, 2008
Washington, D.C.
Improve your facilities, bottom line & the future of our built environment!
Education, Networking, New Products!
Explore the breadth of green building, sustainable design, renewable energy, environmental planning processes and information collaboration strategies like BIM for design and construction. Keynote speakers: Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA, 2008 First Vice President/2009 President, The American Institute of Architects, Ambassador Richard N. Swett, FAIA, V.P. and Managing Principal - Washington Office Leo A. Daly and more.
Sustainable Facility readers receive FREE exhibit and keynote admission - $45 value! Register at
www.ecobuildamerica.com using promotion code EDCF8EKC
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The November 2008 print issue of Sustainable Facility will include a Product Focus section featuring Flooring; Efficient HVAC; and Lighting. The Sustainable Facility 2008 Editorial Calendar is available online - send your case studies, projects, stories, products and comments to Editor Joseph H. Mayton III, at
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