Solar Heating Reduces Energy Costs at Wabash
By installing a few solar heating panels, a correctional facility in Indiana is boosting its local image, conserving energy and saving money.
July 19, 2012
Waterless No-Flush Urinals
Waterless Co. offers a full line of Waterless No-Flush urinals, available in any solid color requested. The systems are also available in wall or floor drain connection configurations to suit any installation requirements. Saving up to 40,000 gallons of water annually, these waterless units can install like conventional urinals without adaptors, allowing for drain access without the need to remove the urinals, according to the company. Additionally, they include inexpensive, long-lasting trap inserts that can be refilled.
Fire Station Goes for Gold
GILBERT, Ariz. — The city of Gilbert may have its first LEED certified building with Fire Station 10. The recently opened station is aiming to achieve LEED Gold, making the 60-point requirement by eight additional points.
"The level for minimum number for gold is 60," said general contractor Ray DelZotto, H2 Group construction manager. "So, we think we’ve got a pretty good cushion there and we’re comfortable right now that we will achieve that certification, which exceeds the original goal."