Building construction in North Dakota warrants the use of infrared heaters

In Bismarck, North Dakota, two buildings are being constructed as part of the community’s efforts to rejuvenate the downtown area. One building is the expansion of a bank, and the other is mixed for commercial and residential purposes. In order to battle some of the most chilling temperatures in the United States, construction crews will need the targeted warmth of infrared heaters.

According to the Bismarck Tribune, the American Bank Center extension is scheduled for completion in July of 2012. With a unique glass and steel design, the building will include advanced energy efficient features such as geothermal heating and cooling systems.

The second construction project is a three-story complex known as the Broadway Centre, which will include a restaurant, underground parking garage, business space and 17 condos on the upper levels.

At a cost of less than 14 cents per hour, infrared heaters can offer a level of comfort that’s superior to alternative sources. Propane heaters typically cost about three dollars per hour to operate, and it’s a lot more of a hassle to have to fill up a 20 gallon tank every 12-16 hours.