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OLED vs. LED Both technologies are classified as solid-state lighting, a type of lighting system that relies on semiconductors that convert electricity into light rather than filaments or gases encased in glass bulbs. However, the similarities end there. Differences in the materials and manufacturing processes used to make the two light sources lead to differing characteristics in the finished products. “One of the main distinguishing characteristics of an LED is that it’s a point source, which makes it a good choice for directional applications. However, if you were to look directly at the diodes, they’re extremely bright – maybe up to 1 million candelas per square meter,” explains Jeannine Wang, director of business development for Acuity Brands’ OLED Business Group. “In order to be able to use the light in a useful fashion, glare control is a big consideration. You need optics to control the light from an LED source.” LED Lighting  OLEDs, on the other hand, are

Circular Buildings The choice is yours. And if you wish, there are many more building qualifications worthwhile to strive for. We got used to ‘energy-efficient’, ‘green’ and ‘sustainable’ buildings over the past years, but ‘circular’ is the new buzz word also getting political attention, while ‘resource-efficiency’ comes in from the European Commission . Whatever the name, buildings have a huge potential to contribute positive to solve New York, New Jersey and Connecticut challenges of today. The bunch of – all valuable – sustainability qualifications shows that the only meaningful way to handle this is to take an integrated (‘holistic’) approach. Buildings contribute to the major environmental problems of our time, but the same buildings also offer the solution.   Safe and sustainable buildings: the future is now We can already make our buildings more sustainable today. By energy efficient renovation, by building resilience and fire safety into the building envelope,

Guardian has been constantly evolving and expanding -- and we felt that it was time to also expand in the way we tell our story and vision. We saw that we needed more outlets for the purpose.” Alan Bressler, COO Guardian Service Industries The speaker: Alan Bressler, Chief Operating Officer and Principal of Guardian Service Industries, and a member of the third generation to manage the company. "Every single blog, every single posting on social media -- they all come back to who we are and what we do. They come back, too, to what we hope to continue doing – serving our clients with superior service -- for a long time to come,” says Alan Bressler, Chief Operating Officer and Principal. To read the entire article head over to Mann Publications - http://mannpublications.com/ Guardian Service Industries Inc.   |   Facility Solution Provider LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Blog | Google+

“We’ve been a success in our business since 1918, serving commercial buildings, government buildings, residential communities, commercial facilities, schools, industrial facilities, transportation hubs, and retail outlets. Today we have over 1,000 clients and maintain over 110 million square feet throughout the Northeast. But no one has known about it!" Sandy Herzfeld, Chief Executive Officer and Principal of Guardian Service Industries and a member of the third generation to manage the company.  Sandy Herzfeld, Chief Executive Officer & Principal The speaker: Sandy Herzfeld, Chief Executive Officer and Principal of Guardian Service Industries, and a member of the third generation to manage the company. The solution, he comments: “We are in the midst of rebranding ourselves, using today’s media to raise our profile. To read the entire article head over to Mann Publications - http://mannpublications.com/

Flooring The demand for hard flooring, especially vinyl and various types of decorative tile, will rise by 5 percent each year to reach 9.3 billion square feet by 2017, according to Freedonia, an international market research firm based in Cleveland, OH, The study, conducted in 2013, reflects a fairly significant rebound driven by new building construction and renovation since the economic downturn in 2008. It also reflects what many jansan distributors and building service contractors (BSCs) are well aware of, which is "The office and commercial segment will post the strongest growth during this time, fueled by double-digit advances in construction spending and rising interest in hard surface flooring as a low-maintenance alternative to carpeting." According to the report, a great deal of the hard flooring selected will be luxury vinyl tile flooring (LVT), favored because it offers the durability and performance properties of traditional vinyl flooring

 HVAC Fun Facts A little knowledge doesn’t hurt anyone! We’ve been collecting fun facts about the HVAC industry over the past few months from various credible sources, and thought collectively they would make a masterpiece. So read on and you will probably find something out you didn’t know before! 1. Factors such as rightsizing, system updating, and types of refrigerant used can significantly affect HVAC efficiency. 2. An electronic air cleaner is 40x more efficient than a standard throwaway filter in removing unwanted particles from your home. 3. A variable speed heat pump can trim energy costs by as much as 40%. 4. You can increase the efficiency of your home by up to 30% by investing in proper insulation and sealing air leaks around windows and doors. 5. In NYC, it is estimated that poorly fitted air conditioners cost buildings $130 million to $180 million a year in extra fuel consumption! 6. An oversized HVAC system increases installation costs, was