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Download ASHRAE Advance Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings for FREE

In an effort to provide solid building construction practices that enable architects and engineers to achieve a high level of energy savings , ASHRAE created the  Advanced Energy Design Guide (AEDG) Series. There are several design guides that are specific … more

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Building Green Can Make Green

South Carolina is continually making strides to build green and obtain LEED certifications. The reward for building green is rising and people are taking notice. Read this article for an update on how well we are doing : “Panel: Building … more

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New Athletic Training Facility Achieves LEED Gold Certification

The Athletic Training Facility at Coastal Carolina University has achieved LEED Gold Certification by the USGBC. The facility consists of 3 floors, each serving a different purpose. The weight room, locker rooms (complete with showers), and equipment room are housed … more

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IGCC Development Update

The International Green Construction Code was approved at the end of November. The final code will be published in March of 2012. South Carolina will have to adopt the code prior to its enforcement in our state. This code applies … more

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DOE determines that 2010 Edition of ASHRAE 90.1 will result in significant Energy Savings

The Department of Energy has concluded their study of the 2010 version of ASHRAE 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings. DOE has determined that this newest version of the standard will produce a national savings of … more

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