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How to Maximize Your 2019 Roofing Budget
Whether you own or manage one building or a portfolio of them, preparing budgets each year can be challenging. There are many factors to consider, and typically, items of immediate need take precedence when budgets are tight. As the single biggest replacement ticket item in any building’s financial blueprint, roofing in disrepair or in need…
Why You Should Use Science in Your Building Design with Joe Fong of Tamlyn
Joe Fong, AIA, a Senior Architect at Tamlyn, is quick to point out that an architects design doesn’t simply plan for “walls, windows, and a roof,” but takes into account a variety of considerations, including air filtration, water leakage, heat resistance, and even light and noise. While this seems like common knowledge within the…
How Clarus Avoids Greenwashing, and Why You Should Too with Karen Righthand of SCS Global Services
Consumers today are extremely conscious about what kinds of products they’re purchasing for their bodies, homes, and businesses, and with so many choices available it’s hard to know what products may be guilty of some of the “Seven Sins of Greenwashing” — otherwise known as stating a product is generally natural, green friendly, or…
Video Vices: Taking Control of Your Video Distribution Systems with Craig Brown
With the emergence and pervasiveness of video content being key to AV industry, it’s no surprise businesses know that in order to meet this demand, they need to find the right distribution system to meet their needs. As Director of Sales at Shoreline Communications, Craig Brown is deeply familiar with these video delivery systems, as…
Samsung Axis | Multi-Family
The Samsung Axis virtual Residential Gateway (vRG) solution solves many complexities for Multi-family operators and IT managers and empowers them to deliver a secure, simple and scalable managed Wi-Fi service. This allows them to seamlessly deploy a separate micro-segmented network for each tenant in a completely self-service manner through a single SSID. This technology is…
Discussing the Versatility of Wet-Cast Concrete Pavers with Corey McDonald
For decades, concrete pavers have been a great way to add a new dimension to the outdoor aesthetic of a home or business. Recently, they’ve been moving indoors to create a unique look to a homeowner’s living space, and manufacturers are hopping on the trend. With proper care and maintenance, concrete pavers can stay…
MarketScale AEC 02/13/19: How Design Can Protect Against the Next Polar Vortex
Extreme weather is one of the inevitable struggles of life. The recent polar vortex that swept across the United States really brought that into focus. The second feature of today’s episode of the MarketScale AEC podcast deals with how the industry can cope with extreme weather from a design perspective. Our first feature on…
MarketScale Building Management 02/12/2019: Restoring Our Way to a Better Future
The lifespan of buildings is often cyclical; a building is built, it serves a distinct purpose for a period of time, and when it is no longer necessary it is destroyed. But does it have to be that way? On today’s episode of the MarketScale Building Management Podcast, we take a look at smarter…
How Software Became a Building Manager’s Best Friend
The job of the building manager is rapidly changing—and Internet of Things (IoT) technology is behind that change. Indeed, assistant building managers are increasingly likely to be Artificial Intelligence (AI) rather than human beings. Anyone who has worked in an office building—or even stayed in a college dorm—knows that changes in weather can make the…
PRESCO SERVES MANY INDUSTRIES
Presco has spent over 75 years building up awareness and advocating for safety in all areas of the workforce and the community. In doing so, the Presco brand has expanded not only its product offerings but also the creation of some of the world’s most durable, weather resistant and customizable solutions for your safety needs….
Maximizing Physics for the Fireplace with Jason Hamachek of FireRock
When a fireplace performs well, it is easy to set-up and enjoy, with no problems. But often, fireplaces don’t work the way they should. And the explanation as to why comes down to physics. “When we talk about a well drawing fireplace…that’s actually a fireplace that has a vacuum created inside of it,” Jason…
Insulating with Wool Could Save the Planet with Andrew Legge of Havelock Wool
Wool is common natural fiber. Its applications range widely; it’s a staple of the clothing and textile industries, and it has the ability to absorb odors as well as sounds. You can even use it in making compost. There’s also other surprising uses for wool, namely: building insulation. Andrew Legge is the CEO of Havelock…
How To Approach Indoor Maintenance with Roger Nayle of Service Logic
There are a lot of moving parts in any building, but the most noticeable is usually the interior environment. Maintaining a comfortable atmosphere makes a tremendous difference in the day-to-day for any company, but the actual maintenance can be a challenge for on-site personnel. On today’s podcast, MarketScale host Sean Heath sat down with…
Is Our Greatest Natural Resource Relying on IoT to Save It?
Water is the most vital resource we have. It is a basic need for every living thing on the planet. However, wasting water is a huge challenge that the world is facing. For decades, experts have been devising ways to conserve our water supply. Now they have the help of technology. Intelligent water management has…
Partner Testimonial from Wachendorff Automation GmbH and Co. KG. – SPS IPC Drives
For over 40 years and counting, Red Lion Controls has been working with Wachendorff Automation GmbH & Co. KG. Watch this video as we interview Robert Wachendorff, CEO of Wachendorff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, as he discusses various Red Lion products and what advantages they bring to system integrators and manufacturing groups.
Backup and Recovery as a Service – Pinnacle Business Systems
Rapidly growing IT environments often outpace the implementation and testing of backup systems, including the validation of recovering operational servers and data; consequently, a technology manager’s greatest fear can be not knowing for certain if the organization’s critical computing environments and data they contain can be quickly recovered. In response, Pinnacle Business Systems (PBS) can…
75,000 Fans, 100 Million Viewers and One Huge Responsibility: Security at the Super Bowl
While most of the focus of Super Bowl LIII is on the game itself and the fan experience, it is also important to think about what goes on behind the scenes. In a world of hyper-security and threats from every angle, what does it really take to secure the big game? The need to secure…
Smart Homes Aren’t “Smart,” But They Could Be, with Universal Screens and Neocontrol Global
When considering how to build a new smart home or transform an existing home into an automated one, there are generally two options available: DIY or a professional custom solution. Manufacturers of smart home equipment have made it exceedingly simple to do it yourself, but there is something to be said for hiring a…
Fixed, Flexible, and Gliding Over All with Brittney Ricks of Clarus
With Glass is in Session, we’ve focused a lot on the innovative design that Clarus has brought to the glassboard industry, and in many regards, the path that they’ve paved for glassboards in general. Our past several episodes have been with Vice President of Brand & Marketing, Brittney Ricks, as she’s broken down the product…
ADUSA’s Guide to Kiosk Self-Ordering Software
When deciding on self-ordering software for your kiosk, there is much to consider. ADUSA has compiled a list of the top ten most important factors to provide insight and help you make the right choice. Avoid POS vendors and vendors that sell a “complete solution.” Look for software that adheres to American Disabilities Act (ADA)…
MarketScale AEC 01/31/19: The Biggest Issue Facing Residential Construction
Keeping a finger on the pulse of the challenges and trends facing an industry can be vital to the success of a business. On this episode of the MarketScale AEC Podcast, we take a look at the biggest issue facing residential construction and break down some of the emerging trends in 2019. Labor Shortages:…
Flying Through ILMF 2019
The International LiDAR Mapping Forum is coming to a close today in Denver, Colorado. It may be a technology show, but what that technology represents is far more important to the general public. Among the biggest themes this year is security and hacker prevention. With drones being an increasingly utilized part of construction projects and…
Achieving Large Scale Success with SmallSat Budgets and Constraints
SmallSats. They are delivering affordable agility and flexibility for the space and satellite industry, but there are countless hurdles to overcome to be viable, long-lasting, and robust solutions to the problems that customized large and expensive systems face. Indeed, the explosion of SmallSats in recent years has inspired the minds of anyone even tangentially interested…
What The Polar Vortex Means For Business
Weather stations say it will fall down to -20º on Wednesday in Chicago. More than 750 flights out of Chicago have been canceled today due to the expected deep freeze. It will also be warmer at the top of Mount Everest. Across the Midwest, it is expected to plunge down to -40º in some areas….
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