TECHBlue performs an independent, ongoing study of sustainable waterfront products. This is a proprietary listing of product applications which may have a significant impact on the waterfront.
When no standards apply, TECHBlue attempts to develop benchmarks and begin the process
Property Owners, Contractors, Manufacturers and Waterfront Professionals are encouraged to comment on reviews and update information about these products. See TECHBlue Policies & Practices
TECHBlue Center Reviews - Web site example of product listings, Reviews and surveys conducted by TECHBlue. Preliminary review is FREE to recognized trade association members.
TECHBlue Center Example Showcase - Web site example of product listings, from reviews, research and surveys conducted by TECHBlue. Preliminary review is FREE to recognized trade association members.
TRADE INDUSTRY Buyer Guides - Separate listing of clean waterfront products and conservation technologies are featured in trade industry publications. Beginning in Fall 2010, look for clean waterfront designations using The TECHBlue review process. Discounts to standard advertising rates may apply.
WORKSHOP Product & Services Supplement - Site Specific Waterfront Resource for workshop attendees. A collection of products and services used in workshop presentations at agencies governing local waterfronts. The workshops are organized at no cost to nonprofit organizations. Product information cost is $75 per sheet. Example Workshops | TECHBlue Calendar
Products which are available for distribution to national waterfront development markets. Clean marina, clean water and energy conservation designations are specified. Local (500 mile) delivery is noted. Products are sold directly to marina and waterfront property owners through distributors and/or marine contractors. Proprietary charts, trade industry standards and checklists are used to show direct comparisons and produce summaries about clean waterfront applications. Detailed information on Best Applied Technologies (BATs) for sustainable waterfront construction is published in TECHBlue White Papers. Priorities for review include data on:
PRIORITIES
▪ most impact on waterway quality
▪ product life (sustainability)
▪ product quality control
▪ product testing and warranty verification
▪ data standards (benchmarks)
Review Levels are used to divide products and waterfront systems by historical use and quality control benchmarks. The following levels maybe further expanded for specific projects and waterbodies.
Reviews of new products and Best Applied Technologies (BATs), in various stages of development, are available from the TECHBlue Center. To insure confidentiality and that patent protections are recognized, published information is either reprinted by permission or open to the public domain. The following examples are under review at TECHBlue (Waterfront property owners, design professionals and manufactures are invited to contact us for further details and contributions}:
CURRENT TECHBlue BAT REVIEWS
Optimizing Freight Container Storage
Modular Mooring Field Docks
Marine & Coastal Habitat Mitigation
Green Building Applications to Marina Structures
Self-sustaining Modular Environmental Study Centers
Composite Decking Improvements
Local Distribution Benefits
Clean Water Program Applications for Floating Docks
Solar Applications on Floating Docks
New Green / Blue Products for Waterfront Applications
Example of Preferred Criteria Study -- 500 mile service area for sustainable products
