Codes and Standards News and Trends
High-performance green building standard released
Standard 189.1 will provide a strong foundation for high-performance green buildings. » more
Standard 189.1 will provide a strong foundation for high-performance green buildings. » more
How to start a retrocommissioning business
In a recessive construction market and in increasingly regulated and incentivized energy and... » more
In a recessive construction market and in increasingly regulated and incentivized energy and... » more
Green-lighting energy efficiency
At the intersection of energy codes, technology developments, cost constraints, and demands for... » more
At the intersection of energy codes, technology developments, cost constraints, and demands for... » more
Middle East fire and life safety
When working in the Middle East, fire and life safety engineers must learn the intricacies of their... » more
When working in the Middle East, fire and life safety engineers must learn the intricacies of their... » more
Medical center reaches LEED Platinum status
Located in Austin, the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas is the first healthcare... » more
Located in Austin, the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas is the first healthcare... » more
More states adopt new standards for energy efficiency
Additional states have adopted the 2009 I-Codes for energy efficiency from the International Code... » more
Additional states have adopted the 2009 I-Codes for energy efficiency from the International Code... » more
Guidance on clearing indoor air through improved IAQ
Guidance for achieving enhanced IAQ is available from five leading building industry associations... » more
Guidance for achieving enhanced IAQ is available from five leading building industry associations... » more
DOE proposes test procedures for walk-ins
The Dept. of Energy is proposing to adopt test procedures for measuring the energy consumption of... » more
The Dept. of Energy is proposing to adopt test procedures for measuring the energy consumption of... » more
Site security resources available on the WBDG
Site security design guidelines now part of the Whole Building Design Guide. » more
Site security design guidelines now part of the Whole Building Design Guide. » more
First integrated green construction code poised for debut
Drafters of the International Code Council's International Green Construction Code (IGCC) are... » more
Drafters of the International Code Council's International Green Construction Code (IGCC) are... » more
Construction tops hardest hit jobs
Architects, carpenters, and mechanical engineers rank among the top hardest hit jobs, according to... » more
Architects, carpenters, and mechanical engineers rank among the top hardest hit jobs, according to... » more
Renewable energy legislation passes in China
Chinese government officials announced the passage of legislation that requires grid owners to use... » more
Chinese government officials announced the passage of legislation that requires grid owners to use... » more
First integrated green construction code poised for 2010 debut
Drafters of the International Code Council's International Green Construction Code are nearing... » more
Drafters of the International Code Council's International Green Construction Code are nearing... » more
Capital's buildings get greener
Washington, D.C., building owners will start measuring the energy use of commercial properties... » more
Washington, D.C., building owners will start measuring the energy use of commercial properties... » more
Energy policy: The view from Washington
Energy and environmental legislation will be slow and may stall. Engineers should work ahead of it... » more
Energy and environmental legislation will be slow and may stall. Engineers should work ahead of it... » more
Get shovel-ready for the new economy
View the full story, including all images and figures, in our monthly digital edition The term... » more
View the full story, including all images and figures, in our monthly digital edition The term... » more
Designing for safety: Simple steps for reducing electrical hazards
Incorporating simple steps into the design process is a cost-effective way to stay ahead of the... » more
Incorporating simple steps into the design process is a cost-effective way to stay ahead of the... » more
Engineering for the unknown
Predicting the future is hard, but by preparing for it, your engineering firm can excel down the... » more
Predicting the future is hard, but by preparing for it, your engineering firm can excel down the... » more
Trends and positioning for fire protection engineers
Not since the late 1980s have we seen a business climate as challenging as the current one. Here... » more
Not since the late 1980s have we seen a business climate as challenging as the current one. Here... » more
Data Center Owners and Designers, Part 1: What Owners are Demanding of Design Engineers
The owner's responsibility is to establish the requirements and make the decisions necessary to... » more
The owner's responsibility is to establish the requirements and make the decisions necessary to... » more
Where are energy codes and standards going?
View the full story, including all images and figures, in our monthly digital edition... » more
View the full story, including all images and figures, in our monthly digital edition... » more
Get shovel-ready for the new economy
Even if the recession is really over, the commercial construction industry is far from recovery.... » more
Even if the recession is really over, the commercial construction industry is far from recovery.... » more
Rediscovering the joy of engineering
When the market turns against you and your firm, and you become dispirited, take time to take care... » more
When the market turns against you and your firm, and you become dispirited, take time to take care... » more
Construction spending rebound coming--eventually
Total construction spending to drop 12.2% in 2009, 5.6% in 2010. Rebound expected in 2011 with... » more
Total construction spending to drop 12.2% in 2009, 5.6% in 2010. Rebound expected in 2011 with... » more
Energy audits to be required in San Francisco
Mayor Gavin Newsom wants energy audits for large commercial buildings in San Francisco. » more
Mayor Gavin Newsom wants energy audits for large commercial buildings in San Francisco. » more
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