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May. 13, 2020

Richard G. Lubinski

Chilled-Water Piping Condensation Control For Energy Savings and Risk Avoidance

Designing a high functioning chilled-water system is vital to ensuring you avoid condensation. Learn more about selecting an insulation for your chilled water application

Mechanical Insulation

May. 13, 2020

Christopher Curtland

Proper Insulation of Chilled Water Pipe Systems

Chilled water systems require proper insulation in order to maintain optimum performance. For systems in hot, humid climates, avoiding condensation can make or break your sy...

Mechanical Insulation

May. 13, 2020

Randy Schrecengost

Designing Chilled Water Systems

Before designing a chilled water system, it is important to understand the standards, equipment, design regulations that apply to your specific system.

Mechanical Insulation

Apr. 08, 2020

John Elverum

Insulating Combustible Pipes in Plenum Spaces

Learn about the unique code requirements for insulating combustible materials in plenum spaces.

Mechanical Insulation

Apr. 08, 2020

Jason Barron

4 Simple Calculator Tools That Prove the ROI of Mechanical Insulation

Ever wonder if the insulation is worth the cost? These four calculators can help you determine exactly how much you need and what your ROI will be on the investment.

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Mechanical Insulation

Apr. 08, 2020

Dodge Research

Construction Industry Coronavirus (COVID-19) News

Dodge Research is closely following the impact of COVID-19 on the building industry, and posting detailed articles to help you stay in the know.

Mechanical Insulation

Apr. 08, 2020

Insulators union

Career in Insulation: A Day in the Life of an Insulator

Ever wonder what your insulation installers encounter on a day-to-day basis? This video takes a detailed look at the life of an insulator

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Mechanical Insulation

Oct. 29, 2019

Karen Kroll

Ceilings Are Crucial Elements in The Design and Acoustics of Commercial Spaces

Ceilings have become crucial elements in the design and acoustics of many commercial spaces. If you haven’t looked up lately, you may want to take a gander. The unrelenting, ...

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Mechanical Insulation

Oct. 29, 2019

Karen Kroll

Open Plenums Gain Popularity, but be Careful

While open plenum spaces have gained popularity, they’re not a panacea, nor can they be used everywhere. For instance, they can’t be used in many healthcare settings, Barnes ...

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Mechanical Insulation

Oct. 09, 2019

JM Editors

Top 10 Questions from Insulation Systems as a Design Element Webinar

We recently hosted our live webinar, “Insulation Systems as a Design Element,” where we received a variety of excellent questions. Below, you’ll find the answers to the top 1...

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Industrial Insulation

Aug. 28, 2019

NAIMA Certifies JM Fiberglass Batt and Narrow Roll Insulation Products

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company and leading building products manufacturer, announced today its fiberglass batt and narrow roll insulati...

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Mechanical Insulation

Jul. 24, 2019

Kim Melton & Phil Tucker

Understanding "Recycled Content" in Insulation Materials

As we continue to see a cultural shift toward supporting and implementing sustainability, recycling and sustainable manufacturing processes are becoming substantially more pr...

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Mechanical Insulation

Jul. 24, 2019

American Recycler

Market for Recycled Glass Remains Strong Despite Challenges

In Georgia, for instance, Pratt Industries stopped accepting glass from DeKalb County’s curbside recycling program when it opened a new plant in September 2015. The company s...

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Mechanical Insulation

Jul. 24, 2019

NAIMA

Survey Shows Manufacturers Used Over 2.2 Billion Pounds of Recycled Materials in the Production of Fiberglass and Slag Wool Insulation

The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has announced the results of a recent survey of its members' use of pre- and post-consumer recycled materials ...

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Mechanical Insulation

Jul. 24, 2019

Diana Kirsanova-Phillips

Quality Management is Key to Third-Party Certification

Third-party certification is widely recognized as playing an integral role in helping companies demonstrate their environmental, sustainability, and safety achievements to th...

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Industrial Insulation

Jun. 12, 2019

Johns Manville Announces Plan to Build New Climate Pro® Production Line in Kansas

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Johns Manville (JM), a global building and specialty products manufacturer and a Berkshire Hathaway Company, announced today a new Climat...

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Industrial Insulation

Jun. 05, 2019

Johns Manville Introduces Black PSK Duct Wrap

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Johns Manville (JM), a Berkshire Hathaway company and leading building products manufacturer, has introduced a black-coated Polypropylene...

Mechanical Insulation

May. 01, 2019

Alice Yu

Three Ways to Tackle the Knowledge Gap in Building Energy Code Enforcement

Cities and countries around the world are adopting building energy codes as tools to reduce energy consumption. Mexico City recently joined this wave, when, in June, the city...

Mechanical Insulation

May. 01, 2019

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Fit for purpose - Big Data Reveals the Construction Knowledge Gap

Analysis of 6 million pieces of data has revealed that the knowledge framework underpinning the construction industry is no longer fit for purpose. Practitioners do not have ...