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With outdoor humidity rates near a constant 100% during the summer months, Houston is quickly becoming known as one of the world's moldiest cities. Many of the area's insurance carriers
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Waukesha Memorial Hospital in Waukesha, WI, is a full-service health care facility comprising some 900,000 sq ft. Established in 1914, the hospital employs approximately 2,480 people with a maximum capacity
The state of Arizona's School Facilities Board, which governs all building improvements at state schools, recently established minimum facilities guidelines for all schools in Arizona. Any school that is measured
The Simcoe County District School Board in central Ontario, Canada has 115 school and support buildings spread over almost 2,000 square miles. It sought to incorporate more consistency, efficiency, and
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When maintenance and energy bills begin to outweigh the cost of a new HVAC system, it's time for an update. Smith Air Conditioning in Ville Platte, LA equipped Sacred Heart
In addition to creating a 26% reduction in energy consumption between 1996 and 2001 (despite significant renovations and expansions) the new BAS has allowed the John G. Shedd Aquarium to