Automation and Controls Channel
Engineering firm Buro Happold wins big at ACEC New York awards
ACEC New York recognizes achievements of consulting engineering industry with annual awards. » more
More M&A activity for energy and carbon management companies
Schneider Electric and IBM both announced plans to acquire energy management software companies this week. » more
Codes & Standards Channel
Centering on data
With the need to balance a number of complex, changing demands (such as scalability, sustainability, and shifts in codes), data center projects are among the most complex an engineer can face. Here,... » more
Treat yourself to training
This year, build a career habit to invest in sharpening your skills. » more
Electrical Channel
Rack-level cooling grows faster than room-cooling: report
IMS Research's recent study indicates rack-level cooling will grow more than 20% in the next five years, though room-cooling will remain the largest part of the market by 2016. » more
Data center designs dual-purpose computer room, showcase
Matrix Integration designed and built a state-of-the-art data center to manage its operations and use as a showcase for its customers. » more
Fire and Life Safety Channel
NFPA 3: Commissioning fire protection systems
NFPA 3, Recommended Practice on Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems, is nearly complete after moving through the review process. » more
Clean agent fire suppression systems
The next edition of NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, will be published later in 2011. Updates will capture advancements in technologies and the latest thinking on the... » more
Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
Improving energy audits with technical retro-commissioning
Using technical retro-commissioning to understand building operation can significantly improve energy audit reports. » more
Blinding flashes of the obvious
Challenge yourself to spend a day with those who use your designs. » more
HVAC Channel
Make sense of retro-commissioning
Retro-commissioning, or RCx, is the practical application of the commissioning process to existing buildings. The goals and objectives for applying the process, as well as the level of effort, will... » more
Military intelligence
With added security concerns, international code issues, and other special considerations, military facilities are unique, demanding projects. Here’s how to handle such complex structures and get... » more
Lighting Channel
Leaders doing the right things
By being deliberate and focusing on doing the right things, you’ll be spending your time correctly » more
Conference on total building commissioning focuses on the future of commissioning
ACG’s Commissioning Conference offers information on Lighting Controls, Chilled Beams, LEED 2012 proposed revisions, new technologies available to commissioning field » more
Plumbing Channel
Report helps build the case for energy code compliance
IMT Report shows that every dollar spent yields $6 in energy savings and an additional $810 Million Funding is Needed to Achieve 90% Compliance with Building Energy Codes. » more
UNCW Makes $4.5 Million Upgrade Pay for Itself
In a collaboration with energy solutions provider Brady, the University of North Carolina Wilmington is making a $4.5 million facility upgrade pay for itself. The project includes a performance... » more
Power Channel
Controlling success
Rebecca Ellis is a nationally recognized leader in the commissioning industry and specializes in the design, analysis, and commissioning of intricate temperature and humidity control systems. » more
Data processing
Since the 21st century business world relies heavily on information, data centers are one of the most crucial components of any company. Here, engineers share advice on how to handle such important... » more
Engineering firm Buro Happold wins big at ACEC New York awardsACEC New York recognizes achievements of consulting engineering industry with annual awards. » more
More M&A activity for energy and carbon management companiesSchneider Electric and IBM both announced plans to acquire energy management software companies this week. » more
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Codes & Standards Channel
Centering on dataWith the need to balance a number of complex, changing demands (such as scalability, sustainability, and shifts in codes), data center projects are among the most complex an engineer can face. Here,... » more
Treat yourself to trainingThis year, build a career habit to invest in sharpening your skills. » more
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Electrical Channel
Rack-level cooling grows faster than room-cooling: reportIMS Research's recent study indicates rack-level cooling will grow more than 20% in the next five years, though room-cooling will remain the largest part of the market by 2016. » more
Data center designs dual-purpose computer room, showcaseMatrix Integration designed and built a state-of-the-art data center to manage its operations and use as a showcase for its customers. » more
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Fire and Life Safety Channel
NFPA 3: Commissioning fire protection systemsNFPA 3, Recommended Practice on Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems, is nearly complete after moving through the review process. » more
Clean agent fire suppression systemsThe next edition of NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, will be published later in 2011. Updates will capture advancements in technologies and the latest thinking on the... » more
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Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
Improving energy audits with technical retro-commissioningUsing technical retro-commissioning to understand building operation can significantly improve energy audit reports. » more
Blinding flashes of the obviousChallenge yourself to spend a day with those who use your designs. » more
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HVAC Channel
Make sense of retro-commissioningRetro-commissioning, or RCx, is the practical application of the commissioning process to existing buildings. The goals and objectives for applying the process, as well as the level of effort, will... » more
Military intelligenceWith added security concerns, international code issues, and other special considerations, military facilities are unique, demanding projects. Here’s how to handle such complex structures and get... » more
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Lighting Channel
Leaders doing the right thingsBy being deliberate and focusing on doing the right things, you’ll be spending your time correctly » more
Conference on total building commissioning focuses on the future of commissioningACG’s Commissioning Conference offers information on Lighting Controls, Chilled Beams, LEED 2012 proposed revisions, new technologies available to commissioning field » more
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Plumbing Channel
Report helps build the case for energy code complianceIMT Report shows that every dollar spent yields $6 in energy savings and an additional $810 Million Funding is Needed to Achieve 90% Compliance with Building Energy Codes. » more
UNCW Makes $4.5 Million Upgrade Pay for ItselfIn a collaboration with energy solutions provider Brady, the University of North Carolina Wilmington is making a $4.5 million facility upgrade pay for itself. The project includes a performance... » more
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Power Channel
Controlling successRebecca Ellis is a nationally recognized leader in the commissioning industry and specializes in the design, analysis, and commissioning of intricate temperature and humidity control systems. » more
Data processingSince the 21st century business world relies heavily on information, data centers are one of the most crucial components of any company. Here, engineers share advice on how to handle such important... » more
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