Abstract: A ladder securing device configured to attach to a rung(s) of an extension ladder using a pair of clamps and including a pair of pivotal clamp arms for securing to a desired structure or surface to which the ladder is to be secured. The device includes a pulley connected to a rope, wherein the rope is eased off and pulled to pivotally move the clamp arms to secure to the structure. The clamp arms are connected to pivotal blocks and a plurality of torsional springs provide smooth and slow movement of the clamp arms. For providing additional support, a connecting rod connects the clamp arms and a fastener secures the clamp arms. The device allows a user to securely ascend and descend on the ladder without any additional support and thus prevents serious injury due to unstable ladders which ultimately can lead to falls.

Abstract: A system and method for gathering and utilizing building energy information. A central management server communicates through a wide area network to one or more client devices. The central management server maintains a set of measured or calculated audit data for a plurality of buildings and facilities, with icons and text representing auditing and analysis tasks that may be performed in the process of auditing the structures and related energy-consuming equipment and shell characteristics. The client device communicates with the central management server through the wide area network and is operative to receive user input and display user data. The client device is operative to receive a login request from a user and in response thereto, transmit a message containing the user specified and calculated information, including any related images.