Translucent Panel System

The Clima-Tite translucent panel system from Major Industries features pultruded fiberglass structural members for improved u-factors and Condensation Resistance Factor numbers when compared to traditional aluminum-based systems, according to the company. The panel system also offers a snap-to-lock installation feature that saves labor costs and eliminates unsightly visible fasteners for a simple, clean appearance.
 
 

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Houston District Receives $90K Efficiency Reward

 
HOUSTON — As part of its energy efficiency incentive program, Centerpoint energy company recently awarded a Houston school district more than $93,000 for efforts to reduce its peak electricity demand.
 
Spring Independent School District received the check as a reward for the total estimated annual kilowatt-hour savings at 10 of its schools.
 
Gloria Marshall Elementary Sch

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BlueCross Headquarters Earns LEED Gold

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield’s headquarters in Tennessee, which includes 950,000 square feet of office space, recently received LEED Gold certification.
 
Bob Worthington, chief strategy officer for BlueCross, said the company always had the desire to incorporate certain sustainable design attributes into the new corporate campus.
 
“Our master planning goals always included sustainability, innovation and wellness,” Worthington said.

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