Case Studies
Temporary Pole Solution Tackles Traffic Challenges
LED Lighting Supply was approached by Elcon Corporation, which was serving as the General Contractor for the WSDOT project. This highway expansion was initiated to widen Interstate 5 and implement HOV lanes between 41st Division Drive and Mounts Road in DuPont, WA. In turn, chronic traffic congestion would be mitigated, and mobility would improve.
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A Truly Sustainable Partnership
Humber College in Toronto and Siemens have forged a long-term strategic alliance to support an ambitious campus decarbonization plan. Humber College recognized early on that building a long-term partnership with a leading technology company like Siemens could unlock new opportunities to tackle challenges too complex to address in isolation.
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3M Provides Efficient Dusting for a Reliable Clean
Commercial cleaning franchisor, OctoClean, was eager to find a dusting product that effortlessly delivered a spotless clean and supported the unique needs of cleaning technicians in medical facilities. With the 3M Easy Trap Sweep & Dust Sheets, OctoClean has been able to streamline training and ensure cleaning efficacy for high surface dusting, floor care and more.
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University Fires Up Facility With Fire-Rated Glazing
The Earth, Energy & Environment Center (EEEC) is one of the latest state-of-the-art educational buildings located at the University of Kansas. To create the innovative facility, a key goal during the design phase of the EEEC was to produce transparent learning areas that would allow fellow students and peers to look into active labs and tech areas, promoting inspiration and discovery.
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True Cost of Overwhelmed Facilities to School Districts
Along with the responsibility of hosting a large number of community groups comes a vast amount of district-wide facilities management, operational and scheduling demands. Functioning with a facilities management staff of fewer than three employees, SAUSD was inundated with facility use requests from school and community organizations alike.
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“Sweating” Pipeline No Sweat for Electric Utility
When an electric utility in the Southeastern United States sought to protect an above ground natural gas pipeline against corrosion, the goal was to cost effectively do so while minimizing downtime and environmental impact. When the electric utility chose an anti-corrosive coating for about 3,500 feet of power plant pipeline in a facility, it was very particular about its selection.
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Medical Center Insulates Energy Costs in a Green Way
In 2009, the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center began a multiphase energy savings program, the first phase of which was led by Johnson Controls. Although increased electricity costs spurred the program into action, Johnson recommendations included capturing energy loss by using reusable blanket insulation provided by Shannon Enterprises.
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Amerlux Helps Ski Resort Protect Dark Skies
Snowmass Village, a picturesque ski town nestled in the Rocky Mountains near Aspen, Colo., wanted to redevelop its town center with new buildings for a hotel, condos, town hall and an outdoor ice rink. The challenge? Built around a 35,000 square foot plaza, the town needed a way to illuminate the space while still preserving the area’s iconic night skies.
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Time Out Market: A Collaborative Triumph
Time Out Market, located in the historic Landmark Center, has been transformed into a vibrant culinary and cultural destination. The renovation aimed to preserve the building’s historical charm while integrating modern architectural solutions. Central to this transformation were the custom solutions featuring high-quality steel windows and doors from Hope’s Windows.
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Presidential Library Protected by Vesda
Bill Clinton’s presidential library contains historical documents and memorabilia that will grow more valuable with time. Exhibits about President Clinton’s two terms in office include a replica of the Oval Office and interactive exhibits, but one thing visitors will not see is a high-tech smoke detection system that protects the library’s most important archives.
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