Codes and Standards News and Trends
Preserving your firm’s tribal knowledge
Succession planning is key to ensuring your firm’s future success. » more
New features of NFPA 72-2013
NFPA has released updates to NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. This codes and... » more
Statue of Liberty rescue elevator project information
The Statue of Liberty rescue elevator project, part of a $30 million renovation, included the... » more
Motion control: Statue of Liberty rescue elevator
Application Update: At the Statue of Liberty, the new fast, efficient rescue elevator features a... » more
Spec’ing hospital electrical distribution systems
When specifying electrical distribution systems in hospitals, the engineer must account for the... » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: March 15
This week Morrissey Goodale reported four international deals, one of which involved the United... » more
The balance of power
Successful projects adopt best practices from project requirements through deliverables. » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: March 8
This week Morrissey Goodale reported three deals in the United States and one international deal... » more
Integrating electrical safety with design
Integrating maintenance requirements into the design of an electrical system is an important first... » more
Engineers should focus on integration
By becoming a building systems integrator, engineers can ensure successful buildings—and a... » more
Focus on data centers: Codes and standards
Designing efficient and effective data centers and mission critical facilities is a top priority... » more
Meeting the challenges of globalization
This firm’s globalization process has come with many “lessons learned.” » more
Preserving your firm’s tribal knowledgeSuccession planning is key to ensuring your firm’s future success. » more
New features of NFPA 72-2013NFPA has released updates to NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. This codes and... » more
Statue of Liberty rescue elevator project informationThe Statue of Liberty rescue elevator project, part of a $30 million renovation, included the... » more
Motion control: Statue of Liberty rescue elevatorApplication Update: At the Statue of Liberty, the new fast, efficient rescue elevator features a... » more
Spec’ing hospital electrical distribution systemsWhen specifying electrical distribution systems in hospitals, the engineer must account for the... » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: March 15This week Morrissey Goodale reported four international deals, one of which involved the United... » more
BACnet standard improves alarm handling
Changes to the newly published BACnet standard from ASHRAE will encourage smart lighting controls... » more
Changes to the newly published BACnet standard from ASHRAE will encourage smart lighting controls... » more
The balance of powerSuccessful projects adopt best practices from project requirements through deliverables. » more
Optimum performance standards/processes
Successful projects follow performance standards from project start to end. » more
Successful projects follow performance standards from project start to end. » more
GSA seeks input on green certification programs
The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for public input on the LEED, Green Globes,... » more
The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for public input on the LEED, Green Globes,... » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: March 8This week Morrissey Goodale reported three deals in the United States and one international deal... » more
Integrating electrical safety with designIntegrating maintenance requirements into the design of an electrical system is an important first... » more
Lighting efficiency improvements proposed for ASHRAE 90.1
Proposed changes to ASHRAE 90.1 will require automatic lighting controls in more space types and... » more
Proposed changes to ASHRAE 90.1 will require automatic lighting controls in more space types and... » more
ASHRAE 188P open for public comment
ASHRAE 188P is open for a public review. Standard 188P, Prevention of Legionellosis Associated with... » more
ASHRAE 188P is open for a public review. Standard 188P, Prevention of Legionellosis Associated with... » more
Engineers should focus on integrationBy becoming a building systems integrator, engineers can ensure successful buildings—and a... » more
ASHRAE 90.1-2010 sets the energy standard
The widely used energy standard reaches an inflection point that demands both efficient design and... » more
The widely used energy standard reaches an inflection point that demands both efficient design and... » more
Focus on data centers: Codes and standardsDesigning efficient and effective data centers and mission critical facilities is a top priority... » more
Geothermal piping standard published
Geothermal piping systems standard NSF/ANSI 358-1, written by NSF International, evaluates safety... » more
Geothermal piping systems standard NSF/ANSI 358-1, written by NSF International, evaluates safety... » more
Meeting the challenges of globalizationThis firm’s globalization process has come with many “lessons learned.” » more
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