2016
Green Roofs Add Color to Cities Nationwide
In urban areas, green space can be hard to find. That’s why designers are creating green roofs on top of commercial buildings. These living roofs have been used on top of hospitals, schools, restaurants and office spaces to add beauty while reducing energy-related costs.
Retrofitting Brings Energy-Efficient HVAC to Campbell Junior High
WINCHESTER, Ky. — Before Robert D. Campbell Junior High School’s HVAC system was retrofitted with controllable chilled beam pump modules (CCBPM) in late 2015, the school used ventilators to cool the facility and waited long periods of time for the building’s temperature to change.
Michael Mordell
Michael Mordell has been appointed to the position of vice president of international operations at Universal Forest Products Inc. (UFPI). The company’s headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, Mich., however, Mordell will lead the company’s new international division, UFP Global Holdings Ltd., based in the United Kingdom. In his new role, Mordell will be responsible for sales, production and distribution.
Air Purifier
As a domestic air purifier, Airfree’s P3000 Onix strives to eliminate problems associated with respiratory disease and mold. It purifies the air by sucking contaminants into its filter and through its ceramic core. There, microorganisms are heated and destroyed at high temperatures. Airfree’s P3000 Onix automatically conserves energy by shutting off the ceramic core when it has reached a temperature…
Forward-thinking Strategies to Increase Energy Efficiency in Facilities
According to the Department of Energy, every year much of the energy the U.S.
AECOM Commits to Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions
LOS ANGELES — AECOM, a fully integrated global infrastructure firm based in Los Angeles, announced on August 10 that it is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent by 2020. To achieve this goal, the company will focus on its largest sources of emissions, which includes fleet vehicle fuel, purchased electricity and heating and cooling for offices.
Raouf S. Ghali
Raouf S. Ghali has been named president of Hill International, based in Philadelphia. Ghali has been Hill International’s chief operating officer (COO) since 2015. Prior to his current position, he served in a variety of roles at Hill International including president of Hill International’s Project Management Group from 2005 to 2015, senior vice president from 2001 to 2005 and vice president from 1993 to 2001.