Green Building and Energy Efficiency News
Building automation institutional market sees growth
Building automation equipment in institutional buildings like schools and hospitals is expected to grow as owners look to cut down on energy costs and make operations more efficient in buildings that... » more
BCA names Fischer executive director
The Building Commissioning Assn. has named Liz Fischer as its executive director. » more
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, March 2012
The most visited articles at www.csemag.com during March 2012 include changes in the NEC, how to save water in commercial buildings, LEED changes, analyzing the lifecycle of HVAC systems, and active... » more
Analyze the lifecycle of HVAC systems
Performing a series of cost analyses when designing HVAC systems is an economically justifiable method to selecting the appropriate design solution. » more
School uses DV in underground athletic facility
For the subgrade athletic center at Sidwell Friends School, a K-12 school on 15 acres in Washington, D.C., displacement ventilation (DV) was ideal for the 23,000-sq-ft, four-court gymnasium, which is... » more
LED lighting to drive $3 billion power semiconductor market in 2016
A recent report reveals a rapid uptake of LED lighting will result in a potential market of 19 billion power semiconductor units by 2016. » more
School is in session
With mitigating factors like aging structures, complex codes and standards, and emerging technologies, K-12 school projects can pose quite a test. Here, top consulting engineers share important... » more
Managing your online footprint
Navigating social media tools like LinkedIn and Facebook are key to your online presence. » more
Resorts define an energy strategy
MGM Resorts International has defined an energy and environmental strategy at its Las Vegas resorts. » more
Rack-level cooling grows faster than room-cooling: report
IMS Research's recent study indicates rack-level cooling will grow more than 20% in the next five years, though room-cooling will remain the largest part of the market by 2016. » more
Zero energy buildings on the rise across the U.S.: report
Report finds projects expanding in number, geography, and building type of zero energy commercial buildings as well as zero energy-capable buildings. » more
Protecting electrical systems in large photovoltaic power plants
As demand for solar energy increases, electrical designers need to understand the requirements for protecting these systems. » more
Credits introduced into LEED Pilot Credit Library
Library provides a proving ground for USGBC LEED users. » more
Construction activity improves in Q1
FMI's newest Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) increased 7.8 points to 58.1, indicating the construction industry is slowly improving along with the rest of the economy. » more
Modular central plant helps library save energy, improve comfort
Installation of a modular central plant resulted in a 30% energy savings over a traditional plant for an Arizona library and recreation center. » more
Engineers Week 2012
The National Engineers Week Foundation kicks off its annual event on Feb. 19 with a theme focusing on the global population reaching 7 billion people in 2011. » more
ACG's 2012 Total Building Commissioning Conference registration now open
The 8th annual Total Building Commissioning conference will be April 25 to 27, 2012, in Las Vegas. » more
Building automation institutional market sees growthBuilding automation equipment in institutional buildings like schools and hospitals is expected to grow as owners look to cut down on energy costs and make operations more efficient in buildings that... » more
BCA names Fischer executive directorThe Building Commissioning Assn. has named Liz Fischer as its executive director. » more
FMI releases Federal Construction Trends white paper
FMI's "The Federal Construction Sector: Understanding a Transforming Market" highlights topics like the decrease in overall infrastructure funding and the emphasis for sustainability and energy... » more
FMI's "The Federal Construction Sector: Understanding a Transforming Market" highlights topics like the decrease in overall infrastructure funding and the emphasis for sustainability and energy... » more
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, March 2012The most visited articles at www.csemag.com during March 2012 include changes in the NEC, how to save water in commercial buildings, LEED changes, analyzing the lifecycle of HVAC systems, and active... » more
Analyze the lifecycle of HVAC systemsPerforming a series of cost analyses when designing HVAC systems is an economically justifiable method to selecting the appropriate design solution. » more
School uses DV in underground athletic facility For the subgrade athletic center at Sidwell Friends School, a K-12 school on 15 acres in Washington, D.C., displacement ventilation (DV) was ideal for the 23,000-sq-ft, four-court gymnasium, which is... » more
Q1 2012 construction outlook report released
Construction is estimated to improve 5% from 2011; nonresidential construction is projected to improve 4% in 2012, topping $341 billion. » more
Construction is estimated to improve 5% from 2011; nonresidential construction is projected to improve 4% in 2012, topping $341 billion. » more
LED lighting to drive $3 billion power semiconductor market in 2016A recent report reveals a rapid uptake of LED lighting will result in a potential market of 19 billion power semiconductor units by 2016. » more
School is in sessionWith mitigating factors like aging structures, complex codes and standards, and emerging technologies, K-12 school projects can pose quite a test. Here, top consulting engineers share important... » more
LEED 2012 anticipated changes
Performance accountability and design integration are key to the anticipated changes to the energy and atmosphere credits, with green hospitals and data centers on the horizon. » more
Performance accountability and design integration are key to the anticipated changes to the energy and atmosphere credits, with green hospitals and data centers on the horizon. » more
LEED 2012 for data centers and healthcare
In an effort to be more market-focused, LEED 2012 tackles data centers and hospitals, buildings that often have a more difficult time achieving LEED certification because of their significant energy... » more
In an effort to be more market-focused, LEED 2012 tackles data centers and hospitals, buildings that often have a more difficult time achieving LEED certification because of their significant energy... » more
Managing your online footprintNavigating social media tools like LinkedIn and Facebook are key to your online presence. » more
Resorts define an energy strategyMGM Resorts International has defined an energy and environmental strategy at its Las Vegas resorts. » more
Labeling program helps building owners save energy
The Building Energy Quotient assigns energy usage to building based on an in-operation assessment that includes an energy audit by ASHRAE. » more
The Building Energy Quotient assigns energy usage to building based on an in-operation assessment that includes an energy audit by ASHRAE. » more
Rack-level cooling grows faster than room-cooling: reportIMS Research's recent study indicates rack-level cooling will grow more than 20% in the next five years, though room-cooling will remain the largest part of the market by 2016. » more
Zero energy buildings on the rise across the U.S.: reportReport finds projects expanding in number, geography, and building type of zero energy commercial buildings as well as zero energy-capable buildings. » more
Protecting electrical systems in large photovoltaic power plantsAs demand for solar energy increases, electrical designers need to understand the requirements for protecting these systems. » more
Credits introduced into LEED Pilot Credit LibraryLibrary provides a proving ground for USGBC LEED users. » more
Construction activity improves in Q1FMI's newest Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) increased 7.8 points to 58.1, indicating the construction industry is slowly improving along with the rest of the economy. » more
Modular central plant helps library save energy, improve comfort Installation of a modular central plant resulted in a 30% energy savings over a traditional plant for an Arizona library and recreation center. » more
Engineers Week 2012The National Engineers Week Foundation kicks off its annual event on Feb. 19 with a theme focusing on the global population reaching 7 billion people in 2011. » more
ACG's 2012 Total Building Commissioning Conference registration now openThe 8th annual Total Building Commissioning conference will be April 25 to 27, 2012, in Las Vegas. » more
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