College construction pinpoints the need for infrared heaters

The University of Vermont has devised a plan that will create more room for undergraduate students. A new residence hall with 403 beds is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2012. Construction crews will need the cost effective warmth of infrared heaters in order to keep themselves comfortable in the adverse weather of New England.

According to Burlington Free Press, this new building is designed like an apartment-style complex with two wings and five stories. The developer is the Redstone Commercial Group, which is conveniently under the leadership of two UVM alumni that are headquartered in Burlington. The official name of this campus project is Redstone Lofts, and it’s predicted to triple accommodations for the university’s upperclassmen.

Infrared heaters can prevent this project from experiencing delays that might hinder the crew’s ability to meet project’s deadline. These devices are also more energy efficient than other sources, such as propane heaters, at a cost of less than 14 cents per hour. Aside from the inconvenience of having to replace the tank every 12-16 hours, propane heaters cost about three dollars per hour to maintain, which makes infrared heaters a superior alternative.