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New Construction Building Envelope

June 30, 2014January 10, 2022

A high performance envelope (exterior shell) is only achievable in a cost-effective way during the original design and construction process. The […]

Blog, New Construction, Tech Notes, Uncategorized envelope, new construction
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Thermal Comfort

January 29, 2020January 10, 2022

Why should designers and building professionals make the extra effort to comply with the Illinois Energy Conservation Code? Following the […]

Blog, Energy Code, New Construction energy efficiency, envelope

New Construction HVAC

May 1, 2014January 10, 2022

It is never too early in the design process to start thinking about heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC). In fact, […]

Blog, Energy Efficiency, New Construction, Tech Notes energy efficiency, HVAC, new construction
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Huntley High School

September 15, 2017January 10, 2022

As Operations and Maintenance Director of Huntley School District 158, Doug Renkosik has lots of experience asking the board of […]

Case study, Energy Efficiency, New Construction new construction, schools
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New Construction Owner’s Guide

May 1, 2014March 27, 2020

SEDAC’s Fact Sheets for New Construction provide practical information for the building owner’s involvement in the design process, as well as […]

Blog, Energy Efficiency, New Construction, Tech Notes new construction, operations and maintenance
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Top 10 Recommendations for New Construction

January 31, 2020March 6, 2020

Are you building a new facility? Forethought and planning for energy savings will save you money year after year while […]

Basics, Blog, New Construction energy efficiency, new construction

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