Green Building and Energy Efficiency News
Building better professional relationships
Learn to communicate in a professional manner, while building strong relationships. » more
Energy savings shine bright in Texas
Lock Joint Tube's manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas, has been able to reduce energy costs by installing a power-factor correction capacitor system. » more
Bentley debuts energy simulator, announces two acquisitions at event
Be Inspired conference in Amsterdam features outstanding design and construction projects worldwide. » more
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, October 2011
Most visited articles at www.csemag.com during October 2011 included the state of commissioning, lighting controls, electrical design for HVAC, NFPA13 for high-rises, and RCx. » more
DOE to invest $60 million in solar power technology
The Dept. of Energy is planning to invest the money in Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technologies to reduce costs and make future investments more viable. » more
Building and maintaining your professional brand
Take the time to create your own personal and professional brand. » more
Houston reaps benefits of energy-efficient equipment
The city of Houston recently implemented a number of energy conservation measures including replacing existing HVAC equipment, making central plant improvements, updating building management systems,... » more
Massachusetts rated most energy-efficient state
The ACEEE survey lists Massachusetts as the most energy efficient. California, Minnesota, and New York are also included in the top 10. North Dakota, Wyoming, and Mississippi rate among the bottom... » more
How to be a better CxA
Top 12 tips that commissioning agents (CxA) need to know to do their jobs better. » more
Challenging plumbing systems demand a pressure boost
Booster pumps elevate water pressure and flow to meet the water requirements of larger facilities. » more
AIA introduces five new documents
New documents based on concepts and model language included in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Guide for Sustainable Projects. » more
Focus on: Lighting controls and codes
Engineers and lighting designers should know the new lighting and lighting control requirements for ASHRAE 90.1-2010. » more
Keeping communication lines open
Gary Brennen, the Co-president of Syska Hennessy Group in Los Angeles, talks about his experiences with the company and his hopes for the future. » more
The state of commissioning
Commissioning providers are optimistic about the immediate future, while continuing to focus on existing buildings. » more
ISO 50001: The new energy management paradigm
ISO 50001 defines how facility executives can establish an energy management plan. » more
Make sense of retro-commissioning
Retro-commissioning, or RCx, is the practical application of the commissioning process to existing buildings. The goals and objectives for applying the process, as well as the level of effort, will... » more
Military intelligence
With added security concerns, international code issues, and other special considerations, military facilities are unique, demanding projects. Here’s how to handle such complex structures and get... » more
Indie Energy forms partnership with USGBC
Indie Energy and U.S. Green Building Council have joined forces to put together an open platform for real-time building data and energy apps designed for energy-efficient buildings. » more
Building better professional relationshipsLearn to communicate in a professional manner, while building strong relationships. » more
Nonresidential Construction Index fourth quarter index drops
Concerns about the economic problems in Europe as well as political infighting in Washington drops the Nonresidential Construction Index from 52.4 to 50.3 for the fourth quarter. » more
Concerns about the economic problems in Europe as well as political infighting in Washington drops the Nonresidential Construction Index from 52.4 to 50.3 for the fourth quarter. » more
Energy savings shine bright in TexasLock Joint Tube's manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas, has been able to reduce energy costs by installing a power-factor correction capacitor system. » more
Lab research develops record-breaking solar cell performances
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, along with scientists at the DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed record-breaking sunlight-to-electricity conversion... » more
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, along with scientists at the DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed record-breaking sunlight-to-electricity conversion... » more
Bentley debuts energy simulator, announces two acquisitions at eventBe Inspired conference in Amsterdam features outstanding design and construction projects worldwide. » more
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, October 2011Most visited articles at www.csemag.com during October 2011 included the state of commissioning, lighting controls, electrical design for HVAC, NFPA13 for high-rises, and RCx. » more
DOE to invest $60 million in solar power technologyThe Dept. of Energy is planning to invest the money in Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technologies to reduce costs and make future investments more viable. » more
Building and maintaining your professional brand Take the time to create your own personal and professional brand. » more
Houston reaps benefits of energy-efficient equipmentThe city of Houston recently implemented a number of energy conservation measures including replacing existing HVAC equipment, making central plant improvements, updating building management systems,... » more
Massachusetts rated most energy-efficient stateThe ACEEE survey lists Massachusetts as the most energy efficient. California, Minnesota, and New York are also included in the top 10. North Dakota, Wyoming, and Mississippi rate among the bottom... » more
How to be a better CxATop 12 tips that commissioning agents (CxA) need to know to do their jobs better. » more
Challenging plumbing systems demand a pressure boostBooster pumps elevate water pressure and flow to meet the water requirements of larger facilities. » more
AIA introduces five new documentsNew documents based on concepts and model language included in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Guide for Sustainable Projects. » more
Focus on: Lighting controls and codes Engineers and lighting designers should know the new lighting and lighting control requirements for ASHRAE 90.1-2010. » more
Keeping communication lines openGary Brennen, the Co-president of Syska Hennessy Group in Los Angeles, talks about his experiences with the company and his hopes for the future. » more
The state of commissioningCommissioning providers are optimistic about the immediate future, while continuing to focus on existing buildings. » more
ISO 50001: The new energy management paradigmISO 50001 defines how facility executives can establish an energy management plan. » more
Make sense of retro-commissioningRetro-commissioning, or RCx, is the practical application of the commissioning process to existing buildings. The goals and objectives for applying the process, as well as the level of effort, will... » more
Military intelligenceWith added security concerns, international code issues, and other special considerations, military facilities are unique, demanding projects. Here’s how to handle such complex structures and get... » more
ZigBee Alliance ratifies automation standard
ZigBee's Building Automation standard is designed to be a global standard for interoperable products for monitoring and control of commercial building systems. » more
ZigBee's Building Automation standard is designed to be a global standard for interoperable products for monitoring and control of commercial building systems. » more
New Zealand university wins Solar Decathlon
The Victoria University of Wellington won the Dept. of Energy's Solar Decathlon with its First Light house. » more
The Victoria University of Wellington won the Dept. of Energy's Solar Decathlon with its First Light house. » more
Indie Energy forms partnership with USGBCIndie Energy and U.S. Green Building Council have joined forces to put together an open platform for real-time building data and energy apps designed for energy-efficient buildings. » more
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