A new study by Dodge Data & Analytics shows that there is a slower than average rise in the use of Building Information Modeling, or BIM, in the water sector. This study shows that the use of BIM has had an overall positive effect on water projects and is, in fact, helping to create higher levels of customer satisfaction. Though the study show that tunneling and hydorelectric projects have a lower implementation rate that is expected to increase over the next two years.

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American Standard along with the Atlanta Braves have joined together to create men’s and women’s bathrooms at their new Sun Trust Park sports facility in Georgia. The factoid filled murals in these restrooms were designed by artist Adam Turman. Along with the artistic walls these facilities are equipped with reliable plumbing fixtures from the American Standard company that help lower the energy cost and water usage. The Washbrook FloWise universal urinals alone will help reduce water consumption by 87 percent.

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Who knew google was more than just a search engine? not me until now. Google has come out with its own line of geothermal heating and cooling products called Dandelion. Now, what is geothermal heating and cooling you ask? its a new way of taking the earths natural energy and converting it into heat and air for your home in an environmentally safe way. no harmful gases and our fossil fuels are being saved. It can also save us hundreds even thousands of dollars on the utility bills every year. If youre interested they are currently looking for HVAC technicians

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Indoor wall-mounted units feature ion deodorization filters, which decompose absorbed odors using the oxidizing/reducing effects of ions generated by the ultra-fine-particle ceramic. The Apple-Catechin filter, which absorbs fine dust, invisible mold spores, and harmful microorganisms onto the filter by static electricity, inhibits and deactivates further growth. In addition, affiliated third-party partners provide economizer and filter boxes for ducted indoor units. For systems that are installed and commissioned by a qualified contractor, a 10-year parts and compressor warranty is available; see the warranty statement for full details.

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Summer is here. Time to rev up the air conditioning units. Americans are addicted to AC. We DEMAND it in our homes, our offices, our shopping malls, our cars. Admittedly become a bit spoiled when it comes to air conditioning. Very hard time sleeping comfortably unless it’s about 72 degrees or less. It can get pretty muggy in Michigan.
Ever since about 10 years old, lived with air conditioning. The one exception was in college when was in the dorms for two miserably hot years.

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