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Access Flooring Three building-system suppliers have joined forces to develop a new Building Technology Platform™ that integrates access flooring - and the voice, data, and power lines it can house - with an advanced underfloor air distribution and control system. The result is a system that reduces design, construction, and energy costs; speeds building occupancy and reconfiguration; and maximizes comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ). The three firms creating this system are Tate Access Floors, Inc. (Jessup, MD), York International Corp. (York, PA), and Honeywell International Inc. (Minneapolis, MN).Their approach recognizes that building space needs are constantly changing, and that wiring and air conditioning arrangements that work today may need to be reworked tomorrow. Tate's access floors permit wiring to be installed under the floor, making changes easier. The Building Technology Platform also uses the underfloor space as a plenum to deliver heating, ventilation, and cooling, reducing the need for ductwork. York's new FlexSys™ underfloor air system features patented air-distribution terminals that can be readily moved from one floor panel to another, providing hvac reconfigurability. Terminals can be added, removed, or rearranged based on occupancy or heating-cooling loads. Honeywell's modular controls have been engineered specifically for the new system to reduce installation time and provide plug-and-play application. The control components are integrated with the underfloor air system to provide constant monitoring and deliver optimum temperature, humidity, pressure, and ventilation. The complete system can be used in both new construction and renovation projects. In new construction, eliminating hvac ductwork in the ceiling plenum directly reduces structural costs by reducing overall building height by a minimum of 5%, or 6 in. per floor. In addition, for tax purposes, the access floor, modular wiring, and some elements of the air-distribution system may be eligible for accelerated depreciation. Professional Associations American Institute of Architects Great site for Architects and the building profession researching topics like access flooring. American Society of Interior Designers The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is a nonprofit professional society representing the interests of interior designers ( raised access flooring ) and the interior design community. The society is lead by a volunteer board of directors that includes the society's president, president-elect, and immediate past president. Daily operations are carried out by a small staff housed in the society's headquarters in Washington, D.C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers The American Society of Mechanical Engineers mission is to promote and enhance the technical competency and professional well-being of our members, and through quality programs and activities in mechanical engineering, better enable its practitioners to contribute to the well-being of humankind. Search for information on access flooring , raised floor systems and rubber grommets. Ceiling and Interior Systems Construction Association Great resource for access flooring and modular wiring systems. Center for the Built Environment New technologies mean that today’s buildings can be more efficient, more attractive, and more responsive to their occupants’ needs than before, i.e. raised access floors. The challenge to building owners, operators and tenants is understanding the opportunities offered by these technologies like access flooring, and learning how best to apply them. In May 1997, a group of industry and government leaders teamed up with faculty and researchers at the University of California, Berkeley to address this challenge. Together we created the Center for the Built Environment—a dynamic, collaborative place where people can share ideas for improving the design and operation of commercial buildings. The Center for the Built Environment (CBE) was established in May 1997 at the University of California, Berkeley, to provide timely unbiased information on promising new building technologies ( raised floor systems ) and design techniques. The purpose of this web site is to provide a complete description of underfloor air distribution and related technologies. International Facility Management Association The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is the premier professional association for facility management. Supporting the largest community of FM professionals in the industry, IFMA membership comprises more than 18,000 facility professionals throughout 50 countries. Our members have a voice in 129 chapters and 13 councils. IFMA was established in 1980 as a not-for-profit, incorporated association dedicated to promoting excellence in the management of facilities. Globally, IFMA spots trends, conducts research, provides educational programs, and assists corporate and organizational facility managers in developing strategies to manage human, facility and real estate resources. Look for information on access flooring, raised floor systems and modular wiring systems. National Association of Floor Covering Distributors The National Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) was organized to foster trade and commerce for those having a business, financial, or professional interest as wholesale distributors or manufacturers of floor coverings, access flooring, raised floors and allied products. As an organization, NAFCD is dedicated to representing its members through involvement and to providing quality education through its development programs and conferences. National Institute of Building Sciences Welcome to the site of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). This site is the building community's connection to the authoritative national source of knowledge and advice on matters of building regulation, science and technology, including access flooring , raised floors and modular wiring systems. The Institute is home to the Building Environment & Thermal Envelope Council, the Building Seismic Safety Council, the Facility Information Council, the International Alliance for Interoperability, the Multihazard Mitigation Council and the Facility Maintenance and Operations Committee among a number of other programs and projects. Programs and projects include: HAZUS Multihazard Loss Estimation, National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Total Building Commissioning, Whole Building Design Guide, and Building Product Pre-Approval Program. NIBS also publishes the Construction Criteria Base (CCB), the U.S. National CAD Standard, Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Guidance Manuals, and several other informative publications and resources. Whole Building Design Guide The Whole Building Design Guide is the only web-based portal providing government and industry practitioners with one-stop access up-to-date information on a wide range of building-related guidance, criteria and technology from a 'whole buildings' perspective. Currently organized into two major categories - Design Guidance and Project Management - at the heart of the WBDG are Resource Pages, reductive summaries on particular topics, such as access flooring , raised access flooring and cable management. Development of the WBDG is a collaborative effort among federal agencies, private sector companies, non-profit organizations and educational institutions. Its success depends on industry and government experts contributing their knowledge and experience to better serve the building community. The WBDG web site is offered as an assistance to building professionals by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) through the funding of the NAVFAC Criteria Office, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the Department of Energy (through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)), and the assistance of the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC). A Board of Direction and Advisory Committee, consisting of representatives from over 25 participating federal agencies, private sector companies, and non-profit organizations, guide the development of the WBDG. Information, News & Resources Building Design and Construction Magazine The only magazine published for the building team — architects, engineers, contractors, building owners and facilities managers involved in design and construction of nonresidential buildings, Building Design & Construction (BD&C) is in a class all by itself. The caliber of our audience is unprecedented — concentrating on the most influential decision-makers in nonresidential building construction. Our readership consists of all the influential members of the building team who are involved in the selection of products (access floors, raised floors and modular wiring systems) and services — the designer, engineer, owner and builder. BD&C reaches 100% of the top 300 design/build firms that produce the largest volumes of buildings, plus the industry’s leading owners/developers. BD&C is published 12 times annually and has a circulation of 76,000. Environmental Building News This business-to-business solution ( e build ) targets every building industry professional, helping them find, compare, and store product information i.e. access flooring and rubber . Consumers will find the site useful to help them make informed product selections and coordinate with contractors. ebuild promises to reduce the industry’s reliance on paper by creating a continuously updated, centralized source for all buyers. Interiors & Sources Magazine Online Interiors & Sources Magazine Online - a magazine for architects, interior designers, and facility planners. Devoted to timely, relevant issues impacting the interior design and architecture fields including access flooring and raised floor systems. Mechanical Engineering Online Magazine Great resource, look for information on modular access flooring system, reconditioned raised floors and grommets. New Jersey Business Magazine New Jersey Business Magazine is the longest-running business publication in the Garden State with over 45 years of award-winning, news writing experience. Our online format is committed to delivering the same high-quality, informative editorial features and news items that business readers expect from our printed publication. We cover every angle of the state's economic scenario: from major industries and top executive interviews to environmental issues, government, health care, banking, real estate, advertising/public relations and corporate promotions. When you want current information on New Jersey's economic status, click onto New Jersey Business Magazine. Chamber of Commerce and Business Associations Corporate
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