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Investments in green buildings to hit $3.4 trillion

Investments in “green” or environment-friendly buildings could reach a cumulative amount of $3.4 trillion by 2025, a study by the International Finance Corp. (IFC) showed. In a statement, the IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, said that figure would be attained “if countries adopt better building codes and standards, and create targeted financial incentives such as green-building certification and mandatory benchmarking of energy use.” Other important reforms should encourage new utility business models, including green mortgages and energy-service companies, it added. “Green buildings can achieve as high as 20 percent to 25 percent of the Philippine market by 2025, with a combination of policy support, tax benefits, educational and awareness programs, and realized savings from energy efficiency,” the IFC said. In 2010, buildings accounted for 36 percent of the country’s total annual power consumption, and emitted 33.28 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. In sev...

New York State Building & Construction Trades Council joins New York Offshore Wind Alliance

November 28, 2017   Michelle Froese The  New York Offshore Wind Alliance  announced that the  New York State Building & Construction Trades Council  has joined the Alliance, adding its powerful voice to the more than two dozen leading environmental, business, labor, wind industry and community organizations already supporting the effort to make the Empire State the national leader in offshore wind. “The New York Offshore Wind Alliance is proud to welcome the New York State Building & Construction Trades Council and its more than 200,000 union workers to the fight for a cleaner environment, renewable energy and a stronger economic future for New York,” said Joe Martens, Director of the NY Offshore Wind Alliance and a former Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. “If we continue on the path Governor Cuomo has laid out, New York will be the nation’s leader in offshore wind development, powering hund...

Why Your HVAC Needs a Check-Up Before You Heat Up

Winter is just around the corner! Which means most of you are getting ready to turn on your heat for the first time in a year!  If you’ve skipped your  annual fall maintenance  this year, then that means you could be in for a nasty surprise when the cold gets here.  Broken or inefficient heating systems  may cool down your winter plans. That’s why you need to make sure to get an HVAC check-up  before  it’s time to heat up! Your HVAC System Most people know that AC stands for “air conditioning!" However, “heating” is another part of your HVAC system, and it’s the one that we often ignore. Your HVAC comes with a heating pump to keep you warm in the winter. Just like the summer puts a high demand on your AC, the winter puts added stress on your heat pump. It’s essential that you get every part of your heating system checked out before winter hits. Winter Blues If you ignore your heating system, you may have some added winter blues this year. ...

Guardian Service Industries Presents - November 2017 Employee Of The Month

Guardian Service Industries is proud to present Migena Zadrima with our coveted Employee of the Month Award for November, 2017. Ms. Zadrima  is very reliable and always goes the extra mile to ensure her clients and tenants are satisfied. Her facility is always impeccable. Our client expressed the following: “It’s truly a pleasure to have Migena here with us. She does her work with a smile on her face and takes pride in her work and it shows! I’m happy she’s here with us!” Migena Zadrima continuously goes the extra mile to make sure her clients and tenants are pleased with her services. She works hard and consistently delivers great service. We, at Guardian Service Industries, Inc. appreciate your hard work!  # Janitorial   # Matrons # GuardianSince1918

Guardian Security Service Presents - November 2017 Employee Of The Month

Guardian Security is proud to present Christopher Demchuk with our coveted Employee of the Month Award for November, 2017.  Mr. Demchuk has provided exemplary service for one of Guardian Security's residential accounts. Mr. Demchuk has bestowed the client, visitors and staff with superior service, compassion and caring for everyone that works or visits the building. Mr. Demchuk has kept the facility worry free from any theft or vandalism the entire time he has worked at this site. On behalf of Guardian Security we thank you Mr. Demchuk for always going over and above your responsibilities to continue Guardian's promise to do whatever it takes to provide excellent service for all valued business partners. Who Needs a Security Guard? Our job isn’t to appraise what you produce, how you produce it, or whom you sell to. We believe every business is entitled to function safely and without threat of damages or loss. At our core, we are intensely interested in keeping you ...

Guardian Window Cleaning - Best In The Business

Guardian window cleaning employs a highly-experienced workforce, all our employees have extensive experience in commercial and business window cleaning and have worked on some of the most difficult and demanding buildings. Additionally, all our workers are continuously trained in health and safety procedures, particularly when working at height, and are regularly tested at company level by our in-house OSHA Trainer. Did I mention we are also The Official Window Cleaner of Madison Square Garden? About Guardian Window Cleaning Guardian is one of the largest, fully insured and licensed window washing companies servicing the region since 1918; we carry excess liability umbrella insurance and statutory workman’s compensation insurance. We are fully qualified to advise you on the best methods and frequency needed to sustain the professional standards you want to project. We use modern equipment and technology and all of our window cleaning services adhere to a strict observance o...

Window Washing In Winter

While the best time to  wash your windows  is in the spring and fall, there are a few of you who are ambitious enough to tackle cold weather window washing.  Winter windows need cleaning too , and we have a way to clean them without worrying about your cleaning fluid freezing. Things you’ll need:  Your favorite auto windshield cleaner, a spray bottle, squeegee, and paper towels. 1. Fill your spray bottle with 2 parts windshield cleaner and 1 part water. Be sure to choose a windshield cleaner that can be used with freezing temperatures. 2. Choose one window to start with and spray it evenly with your mixed cleaning solution. 3. Squeegee your window starting at one top corner, then down the entire pane of glass. Be sure to wipe the squeegee after each pass with a towel. 4. Use paper towels or newspaper to soak up any remaining cleaning solution in the corners and sides of windows. Tips: Clean windows on an overcast day to avoid streaks. Dust window...