Automation and Controls Channel
Centering on data
With the need to balance a number of complex, changing demands (such as scalability, sustainability, and shifts in codes), data center projects are among the most complex an engineer can face. Here,... » more
Treat yourself to training
This year, build a career habit to invest in sharpening your skills. » more
Codes & Standards Channel
European Commission: plan for 20% energy efficiency by 2020
Experts question viability of 'timid' EU energy plan, with few provisions for energy-efficient buildings. » more
USGBC sued for false advertising about LEED
A New York building energy consultant and three other plaintiffs charged that the USGBC exaggerates its claims of LEED’s energy efficiency. » more
Electrical Channel
Specifying, applying load-bank systems
Understanding load-bank specification, installation, and operational issues can help ensure electrical and mechanical system reliability. » more
Providing reliable data center backup power
A Tier III data center upgrades its backup power system to provide continuous operation. » more
Fire and Life Safety Channel
Have bacon, will engineer
Bill Ammons, PE, LEED AP, has been involved in base building system retrofits, the design of cleanrooms, and believes bacon is the one food he could not live without. » more
Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
Classroom acoustics affect student achievement
Classroom mechanical systems should be designed with lower noise levels to optimize student reading comprehension. » more
HVAC Channel
Lighting Channel
Report reveals poor energy efficiency in UK public buildings
The Centre for Sustainable Energy revealed that thousands of government buildings are ranked in the lowest possible category for energy efficiency. » more
UL acquires photometric testing service company
Product safety certification company Underwriters Laboratories has expanded its photometric testing capability for solid state lighting. » more
Plumbing Channel
Power Channel
Be a player when it comes to electrical energy efficiency
Industrial Energy Management: The U.S. electrical grid is characterized by mechanical switches with slow response times, a lack of analytics, and poor system visibility. Sounds like a job for an... » more
Siemens strengthens U.S. gas turbine manufacturing
In mid-November 2011, Siemens Energy substantially increased its capacity to produce advanced gas turbines in the U.S. by officially opening a 450,000 ft2 (41,800 m2) expansion to the company’s... » more
Centering on dataWith the need to balance a number of complex, changing demands (such as scalability, sustainability, and shifts in codes), data center projects are among the most complex an engineer can face. Here,... » more
Treat yourself to trainingThis year, build a career habit to invest in sharpening your skills. » more
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Codes & Standards Channel
European Commission: plan for 20% energy efficiency by 2020Experts question viability of 'timid' EU energy plan, with few provisions for energy-efficient buildings. » more
USGBC sued for false advertising about LEEDA New York building energy consultant and three other plaintiffs charged that the USGBC exaggerates its claims of LEED’s energy efficiency. » more
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Electrical Channel
Specifying, applying load-bank systemsUnderstanding load-bank specification, installation, and operational issues can help ensure electrical and mechanical system reliability. » more
Providing reliable data center backup powerA Tier III data center upgrades its backup power system to provide continuous operation. » more
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Fire and Life Safety Channel
Have bacon, will engineerBill Ammons, PE, LEED AP, has been involved in base building system retrofits, the design of cleanrooms, and believes bacon is the one food he could not live without. » more
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Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
Classroom acoustics affect student achievementClassroom mechanical systems should be designed with lower noise levels to optimize student reading comprehension. » more
LEED 2012 adds Materials and Resources (MR) credit category
The U.S. Green Building Council's updates will reflect thousands of comments received during the LEED comment period. » more
The U.S. Green Building Council's updates will reflect thousands of comments received during the LEED comment period. » more
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HVAC Channel
AHR Expo in Chicago in 2012
The AHR Expo, scheduled for Jan. 23 to 25, 2012, at McCormick Place in Chicago, will feature more than 90 programs and more than 300 speakers » more
The AHR Expo, scheduled for Jan. 23 to 25, 2012, at McCormick Place in Chicago, will feature more than 90 programs and more than 300 speakers » more
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Lighting Channel
Report reveals poor energy efficiency in UK public buildingsThe Centre for Sustainable Energy revealed that thousands of government buildings are ranked in the lowest possible category for energy efficiency. » more
UL acquires photometric testing service companyProduct safety certification company Underwriters Laboratories has expanded its photometric testing capability for solid state lighting. » more
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Plumbing Channel
Grading our school systems
September is the month that most children—and adults, for that matter—go back to school. » more
September is the month that most children—and adults, for that matter—go back to school. » more
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Power Channel
Be a player when it comes to electrical energy efficiencyIndustrial Energy Management: The U.S. electrical grid is characterized by mechanical switches with slow response times, a lack of analytics, and poor system visibility. Sounds like a job for an... » more
Siemens strengthens U.S. gas turbine manufacturingIn mid-November 2011, Siemens Energy substantially increased its capacity to produce advanced gas turbines in the U.S. by officially opening a 450,000 ft2 (41,800 m2) expansion to the company’s... » more
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