Automation and Controls Channel
$1.6 trillion invested in the business of being green since 2007
Private enterprise is investing hundreds of billions every year to grow the green economy, totaling $1,646,719,228,993 in investments since 2007. The very precise number is the finding of the latest... » more
Codes & Standards Channel
BACnet: Setting the new standard
BACnet has to be specified correctly to be fully interoperable. The BACnet Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement is designed to aid in this process. » more
Electrical Channel
Fire and Life Safety Channel
Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
Balancing a domestic hot water system
Testing and balancing a domestic hot water (DHW) system can diagnose and fix pressure and temperature control problems. » more
Economics of energy efficiency for existing buildings
A research report and a webcast empower and encourage engineers and building owners to collaborate on energy efficiency. » more
HVAC Channel
Successful engineering in the 21st century
It was once both necessary and sufficient to be technically competent; now it is only necessary. » 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
Lighting Channel
Plumbing Channel
Power Channel
Tall order for super high-rises
Super high-rise buildings pose unique challenges to engineers. The number of these buildings is increasing, which is creating more demand for specialized engineers with high-rise expertise. » more
ABB invests in technology for data center energy efficiency
Major stake in Validus DC Systems provides innovative electrical distribution technology that lowers total facility costs by up to 30% » more
$1.6 trillion invested in the business of being green since 2007Private enterprise is investing hundreds of billions every year to grow the green economy, totaling $1,646,719,228,993 in investments since 2007. The very precise number is the finding of the latest... » more
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Codes & Standards Channel
BACnet: Setting the new standardBACnet has to be specified correctly to be fully interoperable. The BACnet Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement is designed to aid in this process. » more
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Electrical Channel
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Fire and Life Safety Channel
Medical center reaches LEED Platinum status
Located in Austin, the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas is the first healthcare facility in the world to achieve a LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council... » more
Located in Austin, the Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas is the first healthcare facility in the world to achieve a LEED Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council... » more
Middle East fire and life safety
When working in the Middle East, fire and life safety engineers must learn the intricacies of their building and of the local codes. » more
When working in the Middle East, fire and life safety engineers must learn the intricacies of their building and of the local codes. » more
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Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
Balancing a domestic hot water systemTesting and balancing a domestic hot water (DHW) system can diagnose and fix pressure and temperature control problems. » more
Economics of energy efficiency for existing buildingsA research report and a webcast empower and encourage engineers and building owners to collaborate on energy efficiency. » more
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HVAC Channel
Successful engineering in the 21st centuryIt was once both necessary and sufficient to be technically competent; now it is only necessary. » 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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Lighting Channel
Poke-thru device
Pre-pour sleeves can save installation time for the Evolution series of poke-thru devices from Wiremold/Legrand. Designed for 6-in. or 8-in. holes in the slab, contractors can use the PVC sleeves... » more
Pre-pour sleeves can save installation time for the Evolution series of poke-thru devices from Wiremold/Legrand. Designed for 6-in. or 8-in. holes in the slab, contractors can use the PVC sleeves... » more
Sunshade considerations
Passive sunshades help save energy and improve worker comfort. They also can reduce capital investments in electrical and air conditioning equipment and enhance a building's appearance. » more
Passive sunshades help save energy and improve worker comfort. They also can reduce capital investments in electrical and air conditioning equipment and enhance a building's appearance. » more
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Plumbing Channel
Power Channel
Tall order for super high-risesSuper high-rise buildings pose unique challenges to engineers. The number of these buildings is increasing, which is creating more demand for specialized engineers with high-rise expertise. » more
ABB invests in technology for data center energy efficiency Major stake in Validus DC Systems provides innovative electrical distribution technology that lowers total facility costs by up to 30% » more
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