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Net-zero parking garage with verdant green roof adhering to the IECC or ANSI 90.1.

Net-Zero Homes: Designing for Maximum Energy Efficiency

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022Guest Contributor

As climate change and environmental awareness rise to the forefront of the public consciousness, energy efficiency becomes a goal that many strive for in building […]

Sunlight above the trees emitting UV light damaging to homes.

How Rising UV Levels Impact Homes & Construction Materials

May 26, 2022June 15, 2022Guest Contributor

Most people are all too familiar with the pain of a sunburn after a long day outside. However, not as many people realize that their […]

Creating and Retrofitting Wildfire-Resistant Buildings

May 6, 2022June 15, 2022Guest Contributor

Wildfires are dangerous and costly. It costs nearly $3 billion a year to fight wildfires, and prime fire conditions will continue for the foreseeable future. […]

Handling Hazardous Chemicals In a Lab

March 11, 2022February 13, 2023Guest Contributor

In laboratory work, handling chemicals is a necessary component of nearly every process. Chemicals and hazardous materials are utilized in laboratory research and testing within […]

Medical Advancements That Promote Patient Independence

January 10, 2022January 28, 2022Guest Contributor

This infographic was created by Coapt Engineering Here are some medical and technological breakthroughs that help patients remain independent. Remote Patient Monitoring Equipment Advances in […]

8 ways to reduce noise pollution in construction sites - eliminate noise, add barriers, use sound absorbing materials, etc.

Reducing the Effects of Noise Pollution from Construction

June 30, 2021January 28, 2022Guest Contributor

Although construction sites are notoriously noisy, the issue of noise pollution from construction is often overlooked. This insidious threat can have damaging effects not only […]

CNC machining slicing through metal with a laser with standard tooling parts.

The Role of Standardization in Machining

April 20, 2021January 17, 2023Guest Contributor

Standardization is critical to every industry, and those who work in machining understand its important role. From automotive to aerospace to medical and oil, machining […]

Workers in blue PPE removing asbestos on a dilapidated roof during abatement process.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards and Safety Tips For Handling Asbestos

April 13, 2021January 17, 2023Guest Contributor

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is vital to those who specialize in the maintenance or removal of toxins like asbestos. When asbestos resides in dilapidated or […]

Using AI to drive the idea innovation management standard, ISO 56007, toward progress, via a lightbulb.

Using AI to Help Write an Innovation Standard (ISO 56007 Development, Part 2)

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021Guest Contributor

Can you use AI to help write an innovation standard? If you are trying to be innovative, can you leverage advanced artificial intelligence to help […]

Man checking out his warehouse safety checklist to make sure his workplace is safe from hazards.

Your Warehouse Safety Checklist

September 29, 2020January 28, 2022Guest Contributor

Warehouses are big places, and they are full of hazards. But, as a prudent business owner or executive, it is your responsibility to ensure a […]