Automation and Controls Channel
Leaders doing the right things
By being deliberate and focusing on doing the right things, you’ll be spending your time correctly » more
Codes & Standards Channel
Integrated design of electrical rooms
Electrical engineers should coordinate with mechanical engineers, architects, structural engineers, and others involved in the design of electrical rooms. » more
Electrical Channel
Construction activity improves in Q1
FMI's newest Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) increased 7.8 points to 58.1, indicating the construction industry is slowly improving along with the rest of the economy. » more
WiFi technology for industrial environments
Set up a wireless infrastructure to support a wireless mobile workforce. Here’s advice on industrial environments, challenges include environment, signal integrity, and protocol selection. » more
Fire and Life Safety Channel
Green building rating system for medical facilities
U.S. Green Building Council has revealed LEED for Healthcare, a new green building rating system intended to guide the design and construction of new and existing medical facilities. » more
Legacy compatibility minimizes downtime
The Texas Capitol is heralded by preservationists for its 15th-century Italian architecture, but by 2010, its discontinued fire and life safety legacy systems had reached the end of their lifecycle... » more
Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
Hospital meets critical power needs
Phoenix Children's Hospital's emergency power supply system must meet emergency standby requirements for both a healthcare facility and a high-rise building. » more
A passion for results
Stephen R. Wiggins, an associate partner for Newcomb + Boyd, talks about his experiences in the commissioning industry » more
HVAC Channel
Back to school
I have been thinking about going back to school, and what it means to be a student again. » more
Improving energy audits with technical retro-commissioning
Using technical retro-commissioning to understand building operation can significantly improve energy audit reports. » more
Lighting Channel
System integration improves corporate campus
Johnson Controls' LEED-certified global headquarters in Glendale, Wis. features innovative lighting design and an HVAC system that integrates renewable energy sources among other sustainable... » more
Plumbing Channel
Third-party verification required for Energy Star products
The U.S. EPA requires third-party certification for all products seeking the Energy Star label. » more
Still Showing Weakness, Architecture Billings Index Increases Slightly
Following a two-month soft patch, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rose almost two full points in July. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate... » more
Power Channel
Electric energy storage systems to enhance grid reliability
A report by Frost and Sullivan indicates electric energy storage systems are crucial in enhancing the usage of renewable energy sources. However, further technological developments are needed for... » more
How to select the right motor starter
Engineers should consider various factors and different types of units when selecting a motor starter in a commercial building project. » more
Engineers should consider various factors and different types of units when selecting a motor starter in a commercial building project. » more
Leaders doing the right thingsBy being deliberate and focusing on doing the right things, you’ll be spending your time correctly » more
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Codes & Standards Channel
Guidance on ASHRAE Ventilation Standard
Spreadsheet, examples guide engineers through implementing ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010. » more
Spreadsheet, examples guide engineers through implementing ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010. » more
Integrated design of electrical roomsElectrical engineers should coordinate with mechanical engineers, architects, structural engineers, and others involved in the design of electrical rooms. » more
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Electrical Channel
Construction activity improves in Q1FMI's newest Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) increased 7.8 points to 58.1, indicating the construction industry is slowly improving along with the rest of the economy. » more
WiFi technology for industrial environmentsSet up a wireless infrastructure to support a wireless mobile workforce. Here’s advice on industrial environments, challenges include environment, signal integrity, and protocol selection. » more
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Fire and Life Safety Channel
Green building rating system for medical facilitiesU.S. Green Building Council has revealed LEED for Healthcare, a new green building rating system intended to guide the design and construction of new and existing medical facilities. » more
Legacy compatibility minimizes downtimeThe Texas Capitol is heralded by preservationists for its 15th-century Italian architecture, but by 2010, its discontinued fire and life safety legacy systems had reached the end of their lifecycle... » more
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Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
Hospital meets critical power needsPhoenix Children's Hospital's emergency power supply system must meet emergency standby requirements for both a healthcare facility and a high-rise building. » more
A passion for resultsStephen R. Wiggins, an associate partner for Newcomb + Boyd, talks about his experiences in the commissioning industry » more
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HVAC Channel
Back to schoolI have been thinking about going back to school, and what it means to be a student again. » more
Improving energy audits with technical retro-commissioningUsing technical retro-commissioning to understand building operation can significantly improve energy audit reports. » more
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Lighting Channel
System integration improves corporate campusJohnson Controls' LEED-certified global headquarters in Glendale, Wis. features innovative lighting design and an HVAC system that integrates renewable energy sources among other sustainable... » more
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Plumbing Channel
Third-party verification required for Energy Star productsThe U.S. EPA requires third-party certification for all products seeking the Energy Star label. » more
Still Showing Weakness, Architecture Billings Index Increases SlightlyFollowing a two-month soft patch, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rose almost two full points in July. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate... » more
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Power Channel
Electric energy storage systems to enhance grid reliabilityA report by Frost and Sullivan indicates electric energy storage systems are crucial in enhancing the usage of renewable energy sources. However, further technological developments are needed for... » more
Clarifying the NESC/NEC boundary
The demarcation between National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC) sounds simple, but it can be quite complex. » more
The demarcation between National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC) sounds simple, but it can be quite complex. » more
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