Archive for January 2017
Retrofit Revs Up in 2017
Whether your outlook for 2017 is positive, negative or neutral, there are undisputed bright spots in commercial construction. One of the brightest is retrofit for existing buildings. According to David Corson, publisher/editor of Commercial Construction & Renovation magazine, “We see many projects in the pipeline involving renovation as well as new construction.” Corson says the…
Read MoreWindow Renovation Shows SDG&E Station in a New Light
San Diego Gas & Electric needed to renovate one of its remote pumping stations, a 1950s facility for distributing natural gas. About 85 percent of the renovation involved replacement of some 1,685 square feet of existing windows that were missing, cracked or leaking. SDG&E needed a way to minimize solar heat buildup inside and prevent…
Read MoreDuo-Gard Bike Shelter Supports Sustainability at University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
For 2013-2017, the League of American Bicyclists awarded the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire its Bronze ranking as a bicycle-friendly educational environment. This added recognition and encouragement to the large biking community on campus. In September 2016, Duo-Gard helped enhance this support by installing a semi-enclosed bike shelter with parking racks. Funded by the…
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