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Building Enclosure Commissioning During Construction Phase As stated before, building enclosure commissioning is a process, and the activities begun in the pre-design and design phases must be carried through in the pre-construction and construction phases of the project. Here are some of the most critical aspects of these last two phases. The Pre-Construction Phase — […]

Solar Power: Fastest-Growing Energy Source In the quest to become more sustainable and energy efficient, facility managers can embrace a number of different tactics, including solar power. Solar power was the fastest-growing source of new energy worldwide last year, outstripping the growth in all other forms of power generation for the first time and leading […]

Operations and Maintenance Considerations for Peak Boiler Efficiency While reliability is the most important consideration when evaluating boilers and water heaters, the repair-or-replace decision is driven primarily by efficiency. It is the cost savings achieved through improvement in operating efficiency that guides that decision. Does the facility get a higher rate of return by maintaining […]

Conkrite Capital CEO Nicolas W. Del Valle Visits Kenya, Africa to Explore the Kenyan Perspective on Development Toronto, Canada, December 07, 2023 –(PR.com)– Chief Executive officer Nicolas W. Del Valle spent a week in Kenya, Africa at the end of November 2023 as Conkrite Capital deepens its outreach to the continent. “This trip strengthened the African […]

Conkrite Capital Announces Exciting Agreement for East Africa’s Largest Cement-Based Manufacturing Plant. TORONTO and NAIROBI, Kenya, March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conkrite Capital Corporation, a leading global asset and infrastructure management company, proudly announces the successful negotiation and securing of a groundbreaking agreement for the establishment of East Africa’s largest manufacturing plant for concrete and […]

The Conkrite Capital Group Wishes all staff and managers Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year 2024. Dear Conkrites, The old phrase “by their fruits you shall know them” continues to be truer today than any other time in history. We believe that your well-being is not only our responsibility but also our duty as […]

Facilities managers always need a plan to help their customers navigate natural disasters. Whether it’s a brutal thunderstorm, hurricane or wildfire, there’s no shortage of natural disasters that can disrupt your operations. These severe weather events can have major effects on any business. Facilities services provider OpenWorks identifies three ways facility managers can help customers navigate natural […]

Lighting’s Role in Decarbonization Efforts Upgrading LED systems and implementing lighting controls can save large amounts of energy. By Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP, Contributing Writer LIGHTING According to the European Union Climate Change Service, the summer of 2023 was the hottest on record, coinciding with extreme weather events that have increased in severity over the […]

A facilities manager is essential for the efficient, smooth operation of different educational institutions, hospitals, office buildings, and other types of facilities. They do a number of things, including overseeing maintenance schedules and coordinating repairs. Why Hire a Facility Manager? Small businesses need a dedicated facility manager for several reasons. They manage and create budgets […]