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Archive for September, 2008

10 Green Construction Practices that Boost Your Profit

In simple terms, here’s the case for adopting green construction practices… MORE PROFIT .

Not only do green construction techniques save you money, but they tap you into the mainstream green building movement. Consumers and local governments seem eager to back this movement, so read on and learn the tactics that will have you seeing GREEN.

1) Prevent Waste in the Design Phase
2) Prevent Construction Waste on Site
3) Purchase to Prevent Construction Waste
4) Reuse/Recycle Waste On Site
5) Implement Green Security to Prevent Waste Due to Theft
6) Know Your Local C&D Material Recycling/Salvage Requirements
7) Filter/Divert Your Jobsite Water Runoff
8) Know Your Green Materials Alternatives
9) Design for Deconstruction
10) Document Your Green Efforts for LEED and/or GBI

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VGS Unleashes “Scarecrow” - the Solar-Powered Live Camera Surveillance Crime Fighter

In its continuing fight against crime Pro-Vigil’s VGS division unleashed the Scarecrow, a solar-powered live video surveillance unit. The sun powers Scarecrow’s true day/night, low lux cameras and wi-fi video feed so Pro-Vigil’s trained security personnel can monitor property live, without external electricity. When an intruder enters the property the surveillance team hits strobe lights and sirens that run off the would-be criminal.

Watch the Scarecrow Video:

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