Harrisburg, PA (PRWEB) June 04, 2014

High Associates Ltd. announced that its Building 105 office building in Rossmoyne Business Center placed fifth overall in the EPAs 2013 Battle of the Buildings. The fourth annual national competition recognized buildings that improved energy efficiency, lowered utility costs, and protected health and the environment throughout the calendar year. More than 3,000 buildings participated.

Building 105s performance was also the second-highest in the category of Office Buildings. Steps taken to improve its efficiency reduced energy use by 39.2 percent, preventing 296 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions with savings of $136,967. Located at 5020 Richard Lane in Mechanicsburg, Pa., the building qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.

High Associates manages Building 105 as well as other buildings in Rossmoyne Business Center, on Harrisburgs West Shore, for lease to commercial tenants. The properties are owned by High Properties, a Pennsylvania limited partnership by High General Corporation, Sole general partner.

High Construction Company Energy Solutions Group tracked the building's monthly energy consumption using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, EPAs online energy and water measurement and tracking tool. Energy use reductions were verified by an independently licensed professional engineer at the conclusion of the competition. High Construction was the general contractor for the construction of Building 105, which was completed in 1997.

About High Associates

Headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., High Associates is a leading developer of industrial, office, retail, and multifamily facilities throughout the eastern United States. An affiliate of High Real Estate Group LLC, the firm also provides tenant care and property management services for the High Real Estate Group-owned portfolio of more than six million square feet, and provides development, brokerage, appraisal, and consultative services. For more information, visit http://www.highassociates.com.

About High Construction Company

Based in Lancaster, Pa., with offices in Williamsport, Pa., and Elmira, N.Y., High Construction Company provides design-build, general contracting, construction management, and energy consulting services throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. High Construction specializes in the commercial, industrial, education, hospitality, retail, health care, and multi-family residential markets. High Construction's Energy Solutions Group reduces energy use and operating costs of new and existing buildings through energy audits/studies, retro-commissioning, life cycle design and construction, ENERGY STAR building certification, and turnkey energy retrofits and renovations. For more information, visit http://www.highconstruction.com.

Original post:
High Associates Office Building on Harrisburg Pa.'s West Shore Places Fifth in National EPA ENERGY STAR Competition

Property researcher Damian Stone. Picture: Nic Ellis/The West Australian.

Weak office leasing demand in Perth, especially for older buildings, and stronger demand for apartments could set the stage for building conversions in the CBD during the next five years, according to property research firm Y Research.

In an adaptive re-use study, the consultancy found a big proportion of Perth's ageing office stock was potentially viable for conversion to residential apartments in projects that could save on construction costs and take advantage of existing sites and infrastructure.

According to the study, which assessed buildings according to their size, age, grade, location and ownership, as many as 116 office buildings in the CBD and on the city fringes could be put to residential use.

Collectively these buildings contain 921,700sqm of office space and based on the average apartment size in new developments, could deliver 11,240 new apartments. Lower grade buildings don't compete well with better quality buildings when demand falls for office space.

Property Council figures from January show the vacancy level in B-grade buildings was 11.3 per cent and 12.3 per cent in C-grade buildings and these rates are expected to worsen significantly when first-half figures are released. According to CBRE, rents in secondary buildings declined further in March due to a more aggressive increase in vacancy levels.

In the office delivery cycle for the next five to six years, property researcher Damian Stone said the CBD and key suburban markets would get close to 400,000sqm of modern office space with large floor plates and the high environmental ratings demanded by government and private tenants.

Combined with the slowdown in the resources sector which has stalled the overall market, he said owners of older buildings were left with three options - refurbish the building for continued use as an office building, explore the potential for conversion to residential or tourism or demolish for a new development.

"Traditionally Perth developers have favoured demolition but nationally there has been a trend in the past year towards residential conversion," he said.

"More than $700 million of older stock has been sold in Sydney during the past year with plans for conversion to residential buildings. Based on the office market forecasts, the conversion trend is likely to occur in Perth in the coming years, to what scale it will depend but there will be cases in the next five years."

Read this article:
Offices prime for conversion

Property researcher Damian Stone. Picture: Nic Ellis/The West Australian.

Weak office leasing demand in Perth, especially for older buildings, and stronger demand for apartments could set the stage for building conversions in the CBD during the next five years, according to property research firm Y Research.

In an adaptive re-use study, the consultancy found a big proportion of Perth's ageing office stock was potentially viable for conversion to residential apartments in projects that could save on construction costs and take advantage of existing sites and infrastructure.

According to the study, which assessed buildings according to their size, age, grade, location and ownership, as many as 116 office buildings in the CBD and on the city fringes could be put to residential use.

Collectively these buildings contain 921,700sqm of office space and based on the average apartment size in new developments, could deliver 11,240 new apartments. Lower grade buildings don't compete well with better quality buildings when demand falls for office space.

Property Council figures from January show the vacancy level in B-grade buildings was 11.3 per cent and 12.3 per cent in C-grade buildings and these rates are expected to worsen significantly when first-half figures are released. According to CBRE, rents in secondary buildings declined further in March due to a more aggressive increase in vacancy levels.

In the office delivery cycle for the next five to six years, property researcher Damian Stone said the CBD and key suburban markets would get close to 400,000sqm of modern office space with large floor plates and the high environmental ratings demanded by government and private tenants.

Combined with the slowdown in the resources sector which has stalled the overall market, he said owners of older buildings were left with three options - refurbish the building for continued use as an office building, explore the potential for conversion to residential or tourism or demolish for a new development.

"Traditionally Perth developers have favoured demolition but nationally there has been a trend in the past year towards residential conversion," he said.

"More than $700 million of older stock has been sold in Sydney during the past year with plans for conversion to residential buildings. Based on the office market forecasts, the conversion trend is likely to occur in Perth in the coming years, to what scale it will depend but there will be cases in the next five years."

Continue reading here:
Offices ripe for conversion

Real estate agents tell us the kitchen and the master bath are the two most important rooms in a home that a buyer looks at, even if not consciously. So if youre thinking of selling, even if you plan to live in your home a few more years, consider upgrading those rooms if they look like they need it.

Lets talk about what most people like in master bathrooms.

Remember when a master bathroom wasnt worth much if it didnt have a tub? Well, we are told that most remodels skip the bathtub. Showers are in. Toilets are more exposed now as opposed to having their own private room. If some privacy is still wanted, a simple partition is what is being built. Those arent my thoughts on the matter, but those of the people who want to remodel their current bath.

Light in the bathroom is always important. The trend now is to add a window in the room or at least a skylight. Yes, plenty of vanity lighting and overhead lighting still dominate the scene. And even the shower is being brightened up with more lighting. Some showerheads come with LED lights in them.

Back to the toilet. Wall mounted ones are quite popular and in demand nowadays. Look them up and see what you think. But dont worry if you dont like the looks of the wall mounted ones. The two-piece toilets are still very popular.

His and hers sinks are still very in, and why not? If two of you are going to be in there at the same time, you dont have to waste time waiting until one of you is done brushing his or her teeth.

Dont even think of using a shower curtain in the master bath. Youd be tagged as out of touch. A frameless glass enclosure is the right choice so you can be back in touch with style. And while we are on the subject of showers, the showerhead is getting a lot of attention. Rain showers are quite popular as well as multiple showerheads. But dont feel bad if you prefer hand showers and sliding bars because they are still definitely in demand.

If nothing else, at least consider upgrading the fixtures. New faucets can make a huge difference in a bathroom. New pulls on the old cabinets also can make the room feel refreshed. If you have wallpaper in the master bath and it is peeling here and there, remove it and paint instead. Wallpaper in the master bathroom is losing its popularity. Use wallpaper in the guest bath if youd like.

Flooring in this room is another thing to consider. Tile is the most popular because of how wet it can get in there. Wood floor might not withstand the moisture and carpet might also get waterlogged. Putting small rugs in front of the sinks and outside the shower will help prevent slipping.

Read more:
Bath remodel: Tubs are out, showers are in

NJ Discount Vinyl Siding Customer Review 973-487-3704
Satisfied testimonials for affordable exterior roofing contractor. Passaic county, Bergen, Essex, Morris, Union County New Jersey Our prices pricing are kept on budget We specialize...

By: NJ Discount Vinyl Siding

Here is the original post:
NJ Discount Vinyl Siding Customer Review 973-487-3704 - Video

Installing Vinyl Over Particleboard Siding, NJ 973-487-3704
973-487-3704 Installation of Certainteed exterior over Engineered wood or composite. Passaic County, Essex, Bergen, Morris, Union New Jersey home owners... Check out our video as we explain...

By: NJ Discount Vinyl Siding

View original post here:
Installing Vinyl Over Particleboard Siding, NJ 973-487-3704 - Video

Spring is the season when large storms pass through with strong winds and hail pelting your roof. Once these storms pass, what do you do?

If you assume everything is fine and go on with your day, you might overlook damage to your home that could lead to problems down the road.

Ryan Passow, owner of Passow Remodeling, suggests homeowners give their house a quick inspection after thunderstorms to make sure they dont miss any potential repairs.

Items Passow suggests looking for around the house include:

Missing, or otherwise damaged, shingles on the roof

Dented gutters or siding

Chipped paint

Holes in your window screens

Vinyl siding pulled loose by the wind

You want to inspect your house after every storm, he said. Call (a roofer) after you know you have hail damage.

Read the original:
At Home Living: Things to check on after the storm

Shingle Roof Repairs Westlock AB|780-800-7295|Shingle Roof Repair Northeast Edmonton
http://edmontonroofingpros.ca/ 780-800-7295 Call Today! Thank you for visiting Edmonton Roofing Pros, your Edmonton roofing experts! Since 1980, we have serv...

By: Edmonton Roofers

See more here:
Shingle Roof Repairs Westlock AB|780-800-7295|Shingle Roof Repair Northeast Edmonton - Video

N Edmonton Roofing Contractor|780-800-7295|Downtown Edmonton Shingle Roof Repair Service
http://edmontonroofingpros.ca/ 780-800-7295 Call Today! Thanks for visiting Edmonton Roofing Pros, your Edmonton roofing specialists! Since 1980, we have ser...

By: Edmonton Roofers

More:
N Edmonton Roofing Contractor|780-800-7295|Downtown Edmonton Shingle Roof Repair Service - Video

Extensive renovations to the iconic University of Virginia Rotunda are well underway.

Starting early next month, crews will also begin replacing the nearly 200-year-old slate roofs on the university's east range, originally installed in the 1830s.

Construction will close down the east alleys and affect some nearby parking areas.

According to the university, the project will likely wrap up sometime in late September.

University of Virginia Press Release

"The framing, sheathing and most of the slate date to the original installation period in the 1830s," said James D. W. Zehmer, UVAhistoric preservation project manager. "The existing slate roofs encapsulate the original Jeffersonian serrated roofs, and over the past roughly 190 years have served their purpose of protecting these important historic buildings. But it is now time to undertake a comprehensive replacement project." Workers replaced the similar West Range roofs last summer.

Workers from W.A. Lynch Roofing Co. of Charlottesville will replace all of the slate, as well as the flashings, ridge caps and gutters. In addition, the standing seam metal roof on Hotel D has reached the end of its useful life Zehmer said, and will be replaced with a tin-coated stainless steel shingle roof, replicating Thomas Jefferson's original design.

Scaffolding installation will startMondayat7 a.m., with the actual roof replacement set to start onJune 9. The east alleys will be closed temporarily during the work for material delivery and debris removal. The parking spaces directly next to Hotel D will be unavailable for the duration of the project.

"The demolition phase of work and the installation of slate roofing is a loud, noisy process, involving seemingly constant hammering," Zehmer said. "The goal of the project is to complete the most disruptive work during the course of the summer, with sheet metal installation and scaffold removal continuing into September."

The major work should be completed by Aug. 14, with Sept. 27 as the targeted completion date.

See more here:
UVA's East Range Room Roofs Slated for Replacement