Automation and Controls Channel
New developments in BACnet
The BACnet standard has been updated and refined recently, allowing for greater flexibility and interoperability. » more
Designing laboratory controls
Labs have unique building automation and HVAC control requirements. Here’s a look at two examples of university research labs. » more
Codes & Standards Channel
San Francisco targets 100% renewable energy by 2020
The government of San Francisco is strengthening its commitment to renewable energy by installing solar panels on its City Hall roof. » more
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
Electrical Channel
Key changes in the 2011 NEC
The most recent National Electrical Code (NEC) edition has some important changes. » 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
Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
Back to school
I have been thinking about going back to school, and what it means to be a student again. » more
Wind turbine at manufacturing plant has hydraulic tip-up tower
Wago Corporation installed a Renewegy VP-20 Wind Turbine capable of generating 20 kW for its Wisconsin headquarters. Hydraulics raise and lower the tower; Wago components are used. » more
HVAC Channel
ISO 50001: The new energy management paradigm
ISO 50001 defines how facility executives can establish an energy management plan. » more
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
Lighting Channel
Cricket World Cup stadiums get boost from Cummins
Cummins Power Generation is supplying power for the floodlights in Sri Lankan stadiums during the tournament. » more
Treat yourself to training
This year, build a career habit to invest in sharpening your skills. » more
Plumbing Channel
2010 Product of the Year Winners
At the close of the Sixth Annual Product of the Year Awards, one thing stands out above the rest—this year was definitely different from years past. » more
Power Channel
Business development: How to win more work
An engineer provides his perspective on how to win more work by engaging the staff, building your business, and then winning the bid. » more
New developments in BACnetThe BACnet standard has been updated and refined recently, allowing for greater flexibility and interoperability. » more
Designing laboratory controlsLabs have unique building automation and HVAC control requirements. Here’s a look at two examples of university research labs. » more
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Codes & Standards Channel
San Francisco targets 100% renewable energy by 2020The government of San Francisco is strengthening its commitment to renewable energy by installing solar panels on its City Hall roof. » more
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
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Electrical Channel
Key changes in the 2011 NECThe most recent National Electrical Code (NEC) edition has some important changes. » 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
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Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
Back to schoolI have been thinking about going back to school, and what it means to be a student again. » more
Wind turbine at manufacturing plant has hydraulic tip-up towerWago Corporation installed a Renewegy VP-20 Wind Turbine capable of generating 20 kW for its Wisconsin headquarters. Hydraulics raise and lower the tower; Wago components are used. » more
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HVAC Channel
ISO 50001: The new energy management paradigmISO 50001 defines how facility executives can establish an energy management plan. » more
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
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Lighting Channel
Cricket World Cup stadiums get boost from CumminsCummins Power Generation is supplying power for the floodlights in Sri Lankan stadiums during the tournament. » more
Treat yourself to trainingThis year, build a career habit to invest in sharpening your skills. » more
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Plumbing Channel
2010 Product of the Year WinnersAt the close of the Sixth Annual Product of the Year Awards, one thing stands out above the rest—this year was definitely different from years past. » more
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Power Channel
Solar photovoltaic power plant being built at Arizona State
Arizona State agreed to build a 1-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant with Salt River Project and SunPower Corp. at the university's Polytechnic campus in Mesa, Ariz. It uses motion control... » more
Arizona State agreed to build a 1-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant with Salt River Project and SunPower Corp. at the university's Polytechnic campus in Mesa, Ariz. It uses motion control... » more
Business development: How to win more workAn engineer provides his perspective on how to win more work by engaging the staff, building your business, and then winning the bid. » more
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