Better building with BIM
December 16, 2011 - Fewer building conflicts, less downtime during construction and less paperwork are just a few of the reasons that project owners and their teams are hopping on the Building Information Modeling (BIM) bandwagon. BIM uses computer-assisted design to … » more
Contractor Score gives USAFP top marks for its finances
December 16, 2011 - Having a contractor or subcontractor go belly-up during construction is one of the biggest disruptions a project can face. To avoid that nightmare scenario, a growing number of project owners and general contractors are raising the bar on financial q… » more
Stay festive this season - without the fire hazards
December 16, 2011 - Twinkling lights, ornament-laden trees and roaring fireplaces are great for setting the holiday mood, but be careful while decking the halls. These holiday trappings can pose serious fire hazards if you choose unsafe ones or don't use them properly. … » more
LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is "…a voluntary, consensus-based national rating system for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. LEED addresses all building types and emphasizes state-of-the-art strategies in five areas: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials and resources selection, and indoor environmental quality", as defined by the U.S. Green Building Council. There are four rating levels (Green, Gold, Silver and Platinum) that may be obtained through the documentation of "points" earned during the design of the building.
United States Alliance Fire Protection has several LEED Accredited Professionals on staff.
Though currently LEED awards few points for fire sprinkler systems, we believe this will change as research continues. In 2009, Factory Mutual Global published a Research Technical Report, The Influence of Risk Factors on Sustainable Development. The outcome of this science has broadened the view of sustainable development and successfully quantified the preemptive contributions of fire sprinklers.
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