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  One of the considerations that resulted from the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT 92) was the desire by many organizations to perform motor efficiency testing in the field. The official method for efficiency testing that met Federal law was the IEEE Std. 112 Method B, which measures input and output power and segregates…

Integrated machine vision and robotics systems improve manufacturing in ten key areas. In a growing number of industries, the demand for highly precise components has become paramount. To meet these stringent requirements, integrating machine vision and robotics in automation solutions has emerged as a transformative option. This article explores the many benefits of using machine…

While most major markets across Canada experienced rent increases in September, reaching an average high of $2,149 per month, there are indications that the annual rate of rent growth may be slowing. According new data from to Rentals.ca and Urbanation, Toronto in particular saw a deceleration in rent growth across all unit types, potentially signaling…

Heat networks offer big carbon and cost savings in residential properties, and growth in the sector is booming thanks to strong Government backing. Not all heat networks live up to their promise, however, because not all are operated and managed effectively. To achieve a heat network’s full potential energy savings, facilities managers must continuously and…

In the bustling world of business, where the tempo never slows and operations persist around the clock, the importance of maintaining a clean and organized workspace cannot be overstated. Enter day and night janitorial services—the unsung heroes working diligently behind the scenes to ensure that the wheels of commerce continue to turn smoothly. In this…

Colleges and universities today are looking for sustainable facilities, and a number of them choose to participate in the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED process to obtain a measurable level of sustainability. KWK Architects, along with associate architect Lawrence Group, recently designed residence halls at the University of Missouri that achieved the highest level of…