Green Buildings

How can property managers prepare their buildings for the heating season?

It's that time of year again, heating season. Throughout the New York metro area, property managers are crossing their fingers that it won't...

Kipcon, Inc. hired as for five New Jersey weatherization projects

Kipcon Inc. has been hired to provide five separate HUD apartment complexes with the engineering services required in order to take part in ...

"Going green" when collecting money

Every contractor is happy to get work these days, but how many times have you done the job that you were hired for and the company for whom ...

FXFOWLE's SAP Americas gets LEED Platinum certification

FXFOWLE's headquarters expansion for SAP Americas has achieved LEED Platinum Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Total...

Leviton's new 140,000 s/f headquarters achieves LEED certification; TPG provides architectural and LEED administration services

Leviton Manufacturing Co., client of TPG Architecture, has achieved LEED certification for Commercial Interiors (certified level) by the U.S...

These are the good old days: What's driving the solar phenomenon on Long Island?

The demand for solar power has been incredible. People are finally "getting it." I think the concept of solar energy has always been solid b...

Bank of America Tower achieves LEED Platinum: Tishman plays key role

One Bryant Park LLC, comprised of owners The Durst Org. and Bank of America, N.A., has achieved the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) hi...

Why the responsibility rests on your shoulders to make your pumps & motors "green"

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 1800 the world population was at 1 billion, by the new millennium, the population had already reache...

Managing lead paint on your property; Protecting your tenants from exposure

Being "green" should start with making your home environmentally safe for you and your family. One of the main hazards that are found in our...

"Telepresence Revolution:" How businesses can save substantially on travel expenses

During a difficult economy, business leaders are challenged to "do more with less." At the same time, they face new demands of corporate soc...