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August 12

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What used to be tough enough in the home, is even tougher on-line: Gaining the Trust and Confidence of your customer AWDI Now there is a simple way to use the 3rd Party endorsements offered from AWDI to establish trust and confidence and strong sense of Consumer Protection. The Big Box Retailer uses their reputation and backing to instill confidence and take the worry out of consumers buying products and services they know little about from contractors they have not met. AWDI has the industry’s only registered Certification Mark — and one-of-a-kind trust from the industry, with a track record over 25 years. Find out more: info@awdi.com

PRODUCT SHOWCASE Jamsill Guard® Sill Pan Flashing Jamsill Guard® is an adjustable sill pan flashing designed to prevent water damage from window and door leaks. Made from high impact ABS plastic, Jamsill Guard® will not deteriorate or corrode over time. Our multi-piece telescoping design allows on-site adjustability to fit all rough openings and features sloped weep areas to help evacuate moisture to the exterior of the structure. Jamsill Guard® is bonded together on site using PVC cement, creating a one-piece sill pan flashing beneath your door or window. Click here to view our video. LEARN MORE

Building in harmony with nature Business Reporter We must meet the needs of people today, but without compromising the wellbeing of humanity in the future. That’s the central theme of the sustainability agenda. And it applies to the construction sector perhaps more than anywhere. According to the World Green Building Council, construction accounts for nearly 40 per cent of the world’s total carbon emissions. A quarter of this is released during the process of construction and material manufacturing, while three quarters is released during the operation of buildings. READ MORE

How smart buildings help the return to work HR news As lockdown restrictions ease, more workers are returning to the workplace. Over the past few months, the concept of an office has altered past the point of return — open-plan offices and hot-desking suddenly look more risky than revolutionary, busy is bad and airflow isn’t just positive, it’s necessary. READ MORE

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What switching to satellite offices could mean for sustainability Green Biz When the coronavirus pandemic started in March, many of America’s major cities experienced a mass exodus of people in search of places with more living space for home offices and outdoor areas for easier social distancing. And as many tech companies extend their work from home policies indefinitely, such as Google, which recently announced it will allow employees to work from home until July 2021, this migration could become permanent. READ MORE

How to set up your small business with sustainability in mind Green Prophet If you are starting a small business in the green sphere, sustainability needs to be part of your very ethos. You cannot afford to be wasteful in setting up your business. Wastefulness will diminish what you are trying to achieve as well as tarnishing your brand. READ MORE

PRODUCT SHOWCASE Top Notch: We Know Service Top Notch Distributors is your one-stop-shop for door hardware, whether it be residential, commercial, or electronic access control. Since 1975, Top Notch has been the leading provider of architectural door hardware products to dealers throughout the U.S. Top Notch exceeds customers’ expectations with integrity, knowledge, and the drive to provide the best service. Click here to learn more! LEARN MORE

Healthy buildings boost productivity Living on earth Most of us spend 90% of our time indoors, where carbon dioxide levels and ambient chemicals can significantly impact our productivity and cognitive function. Organizations should take note and can see major dividends from improving office air quality, says Joe Allen, Director of the Healthy Buildings Program at Harvard University and author of the book, “Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance and Productivity”. Joe Allen joined Host Steve Curwood at a live online Good Reads on Earth event. READ MORE

Construction technology trends shaping the industry The New Times Every day we are seeing how technology is helping to improve our lives through making tasks easier. One industry that is considerably being impacted by the new of technology is the construction industry. Construction Technology is allowing construction companies and their employees to work much more efficient and effective than ever before. READ MORE

How green can you go? Energy efficient renovating in Brooklyn and NYC Brownstoner One thing is for certain in an unrenovated historic Brooklyn home, it’s leaky. And we’re not talking about the roof. Most modern forms of energy weren’t even invented when they were built so energy efficiency had no bearing on the building process. Insulation, solar panels, windows, heating/cooling systems, gas vs. electric… Whether you want to do your part to lower your carbon footprint or maybe just keep the energy expenses in check, there are lots of eco-friendly options to consider when renovating. READ MORE

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