Codes and Standards News and Trends
Standard for dc power distribution released
EMerge Alliance released the EMerge Alliance Standard, which the association claims is the first to... » more
EMerge Alliance released the EMerge Alliance Standard, which the association claims is the first to... » more
Test your selective coordination IQ
So you think you know everything about selective coordination? Find out just how much you know by... » more
So you think you know everything about selective coordination? Find out just how much you know by... » more
Which states will lead the construction recovery?
Twenty states account for more than 75% of the U.S. construction market. Find out which state is... » more
Twenty states account for more than 75% of the U.S. construction market. Find out which state is... » more
U.S. unemployment to peak by March: poll
National Assn. of Business Economics panelists believe the end of net employment losses is near. » more
National Assn. of Business Economics panelists believe the end of net employment losses is near. » more
Engineering gets a boost from the president
President Obama will encourage students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math. » more
President Obama will encourage students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math. » more
Interactive map depicts the growth of unemployment from 2007 through 2009
For an interactive map based on the U.S. Dept. of Labor Statistics unemployment data, read this... » more
For an interactive map based on the U.S. Dept. of Labor Statistics unemployment data, read this... » more
Clean energy loan legislation passes in New York Senate and Assembly
A new clean energy loan bill will help provide New York access to more than $450 million in... » more
A new clean energy loan bill will help provide New York access to more than $450 million in... » more
ASHRAE publishes design guide for healthcare facilities
Advanced Energy Design Guide designed to help health care facilities increase efficiency by 30%... » more
Advanced Energy Design Guide designed to help health care facilities increase efficiency by 30%... » more
ASHRAE releases efficiency guide for existing buildings
Making a case for energy efficiency in existing buildings: new industry publication now available... » more
Making a case for energy efficiency in existing buildings: new industry publication now available... » more
U.S., China make clean energy announcements
The United States and China have announced a variety of measures to strengthen the countries' clean... » more
The United States and China have announced a variety of measures to strengthen the countries' clean... » more
The team approach to healthcare projects
Major construction projects and energy retrofits in the healthcare industry can be complex for... » more
Major construction projects and energy retrofits in the healthcare industry can be complex for... » more
Bridging the climate change gap
I asked an assistant recently to perform some research regarding the science of climate change. The... » more
I asked an assistant recently to perform some research regarding the science of climate change. The... » more
HVAC design for cleanrooms
Know what type of cleanroom is being designed to meet USP Chapter 797. » more
Know what type of cleanroom is being designed to meet USP Chapter 797. » more
HARDI issues call to action during RSES Conference
Adapting to an increasingly legislative environment can win quality contractors a strategic... » more
Adapting to an increasingly legislative environment can win quality contractors a strategic... » more
Selective coordination increases reliability of emergency systems
This article focuses on emergency power performance, selective coordination for fuses, and actions... » more
This article focuses on emergency power performance, selective coordination for fuses, and actions... » more
EnOcean Alliance announces open-specification for wireless sensors
The first global, open-specification for energy-harvesting wireless sensors was announced by the... » more
The first global, open-specification for energy-harvesting wireless sensors was announced by the... » more
California has most energy efficiency policies
An ACEEE report shows that California leads the country in energy efficiency policies. » more
An ACEEE report shows that California leads the country in energy efficiency policies. » more
IECC recommends energy-efficient codes
IECC building code recommendations add up to 30% in energy efficiency gains. » more
IECC building code recommendations add up to 30% in energy efficiency gains. » more
ASHRAE Handbook now available online
Available online, the ASHRAE Handbook will provide instant access to all four of the most recent... » more
Available online, the ASHRAE Handbook will provide instant access to all four of the most recent... » more
The Green Building Market and Impact Report 2009 is released
An annual green buildings report highlights the impact of LEED-certified buildings. » more
An annual green buildings report highlights the impact of LEED-certified buildings. » more
Pipe hangers and supports standards updated
The Manufactures Standardization Society has published a comprehensive standard practice for pipe... » more
The Manufactures Standardization Society has published a comprehensive standard practice for pipe... » more
NSA building $1.5 billion cyber security data center
The massive complex, comprising up to 1.5 million sq ft of building space, will provide... » more
The massive complex, comprising up to 1.5 million sq ft of building space, will provide... » more
Slump sinks visa program
The weak economy has eroded employment even among highly trained professionals. » more
The weak economy has eroded employment even among highly trained professionals. » more
Protecting hospital power
The standby power system at Halifax Health helps ensure emergency power safety at the medical... » more
The standby power system at Halifax Health helps ensure emergency power safety at the medical... » more
Trane converts unitary products from R-22 to R-410A ahead of schedule
Trane, a business of Ingersoll Rand, completed a global conversion effort from... » more
Trane, a business of Ingersoll Rand, completed a global conversion effort from... » more
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