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2014 Healthy Building Professional Summit
Sponsored by IAQ Training Institute, LLC of Central City, PA The 2014 Healthy Building Professional Summit will be held August 18-22, 2014 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Drive, Seven Springs, PA. The weeklong event includes fundamental, intermediate and advanced level education on residential and commercial indoor air quality (healthy building) assessments. Eight nationally ...
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2011 Indoor Air Expo Video Report Just Released
On February 15th, 2011, indoor air quality professionals from across the globe converged in San Antonio, Texas for the largest dedicated Indoor Air Expo in the nation. This year’s conference was called “The Summit for Healthy Home and Healthy Building Professionals.” For the third year in a row the exposition halls of the Indoor Air Expo were shared with members from both the ...
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Showrooms Throughout Merchandise Mart Feature SCS Certified Products at NeoCon 2013
Sixty exhibitors are showcasing products with environmental and sustainability achievements certified by SCS Global Services (SCS) at NeoCon, North America's largest design exposition and conference for commercial interiors. The manufacturers include some of the leading names in commercial interior design. Well-crafted environmental and sustainable furniture, flooring, textiles, building ...
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Spring Maintenance Tips for a Healthy Home Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses spring maintenance tips for a healthy home or commercial building. “Preparing a property for the spring and the upcoming hot summer temperatures could help prevent costly repairs and increase a building’s energy efficiency,” ...
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2012 AHR Expo to Showcase UV-C & Molecular Filtration Products
From January 23rd through the 25th over 50,000 visitors from all 50 states and over 120 countries will be attending the 2012 AHR EXPO in Chicago, Illinois. The AHR EXPO continues to be the world’s largest HVACR exposition. One of the industry’s most anticipated exhibits at each year’s event is UVDI. The company is a leading provider of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation ...
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High Carbon Dioxide Levels May Signal Indoor Air Quality Problems
The indoor air quality (IAQ) of a building can mean the difference between happy and healthy building occupants or unhappy and sick people. One common indicator of IAQ is carbon dioxide (CO2). Because people exhale and produce carbon dioxide at predictable levels it is commonly used as a means to test for indoor air quality conditions. At room temperature, carbon dioxide is a colorless, ...
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2011 AHR Expo Displays Cutting Edge UV & Molecular Filtration Products
UltraViolet Devices (UVDI) will be showcasing the latest indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions later this month. From January 31st through February 2nd over 45,000 visitors from all 50 states and 120 countries will be attending the 2011 AHR EXPO in Las Vegas, Nevada. The AHR EXPO is the world’s largest HVACR exposition. One of the most anticipated exhibits at this year’s event ...
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Northeast IAQ & Energy Conference Announces Workshop Day Schedule
Next month, the 2015 Northeast IAQ & Energy Conference takes place on April 15th and 16th in Portland, Maine. The conference begins with a full day comprised of four comprehensive seminars. During the second day of the conference, more than a dozen workshops are being offered to help attendees and their companies create healthy, sustainable indoor environments. Workshop Day includes the ...
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All Three Grand Cayman Fire Stations Battle Mold Issues and IAQ Concerns
Recently, the Cayman Compass published an article about challenges and health concerns at all three fire stations on Grand Cayman. According to the report, the Chief Fire Officer has informed the Legislative Assembly’s Finance Committee that mold is an issue inside of all of the fire stations on the island. A high number of sick days have been reported among the fire crews which could be a ...
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Celebrating National Healthy Homes Month in Puerto Rico and the Importance of Indoor Environmental Quality
June has been recognized as National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM) ever since the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) began the time of recognition several years ago. This annual month-long celebration is recognized in Puerto Rico and across the rest of the United States. NHHM offers an opportunity for residents of the islands to learn more about housing and its impact on ...
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UL Environment and International WELL Building Institute form relationship to promote healthier building practices by improving indoor air quality
UL Environment, a business division of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organizations in an effort to drive public awareness of, and increase global demand for, healthier buildings. The organizations will collaborate to limit exposure to harmful chemicals for occupants of ...
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Healthy Indoor Environments are a Crucial Component for Success at Schools and Universities in Puerto Rico
Most K-12 schools and universities across Puerto Rico opened their doors for the new school year last month. The return to classrooms is an exciting and rewarding time for students, teachers and faculty so long as they can focus their efforts on teaching and learning and not dealing with indoor environmental quality (IEQ) challenges. IEQ is a key component for a healthy learning environment. ...
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Building Safety Month in Puerto Rico and the Importance of Indoor Environmental Quality
For 40 years, May has been recognized as Building Safety Month. Following the outbreak of COVID-19 that temporarily shut down millions of buildings across the globe and caused others to change the way they operate, building safety is now more important than ever. This year’s theme is “Safer Buildings, Safer Communities, Safer World.” It is supported by the International Code ...
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Mariel Hemingway Promotes Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Illinois
The building consulting experts at EC2 provide indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services for both new construction and existing buildings to ensure building occupants are breathing healthy air. Earlier this month the Chicago Tribune published an article about actress and green activist, Mariel Hemingway’s visit to the recently opened Healthy Child Healthy World (HCHW) show house in ...
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Holiday Season Brings Cheer and the Occasional Structural Fire
During the holiday season, countless homes and businesses are decked out with all types of decorations. A key component of these decorations usually involves holiday lights. These light are found both inside and outside of millions of buildings. Unfortunately, holidays lights also result in hundreds of fires each year in the U.S., including many across the Mid-Atlantic region. Some ...
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Dave Haataja - Water Quality Association’s (WQA’s) Executive Director - Joins The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) Advisory Board
Dave Haataja, Water Quality Association’s (WQA’s) Executive Director, has accepted a seat on The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) Advisory Board. As executive director of WQA, Haataja is working to ensure that water treatment products and services in homes and facilities provide safe and healthy options for users. “We are pleased to have Mr. Haataja on our advisory, because ...
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Chicago’s Environmental Professionals Provide Crucial Services
The environmental and building science consultants from EC2 have helped thousands of Illinois businesses and property owners recover from environmental and manmade disasters. Earlier this month the Daily Herald published an article about how restoration specialists go unnoticed until they are needed. The same can be said for environmental professionals who are often first responders to ...
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Fall Maintenance Tips for a Healthy Home Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses fall maintenance tips for a healthy home or commercial building. “There are a number of steps property owners, managers and tenants should take this time of year to ensure their property is ready for the cooler temperatures and upcoming ...
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EPA Releases Guidance to Improve Schools’ Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new guidance to help school districts protect indoor air quality while increasing energy efficiency during school renovations. “This guidance provides common-sense solutions for improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality in schools across the country,” said Janet McCabe, acting assistant administrator for ...
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EPA symposium aims for clean air in nation’s schools
School districts leading the way to prevent and solve indoor air quality problems in schools will be honored at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 10th Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium in Wash., D.C., Jan. 14-16. EPA created the Tools for Schools program a decade ago to address a range of indoor air quality and related problems in school buildings, including ...
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