Green Building and Energy Efficiency News
High on the energy hog
An example of a carefully planned successful energy and cost savings program was carried out by the Harley Davidson Motor Co. during the late 1990s. » more
Economics of energy efficiency: Beyond ROI
Engineers and building owners often focus on payback periods and return on investment as economic decision-making thresholds for energy efficiency investments. However, there are other parameters... » more
Special report: Test and balance in buildings
After navigating rough times for new construction with more work on existing buildings, test and balance firms are cautiously optimistic about the future—and have some ideas to share with engineers. » more
Sizing, selecting pumps and circulators
By making correct pump and piping selections, a hydronic system can operate at or near peak efficiency, avoiding cavitation and vibration. » more
Using software to shift peak demand usage
Engineers can offer building owners the ability to monitor and manage electrical consumption to adjust power demand and minimize energy costs. » more
Southland names VP of energy services
Natasha Shah has been named VP of energy services at Southland Industries and will be focusing on the strategic implementation of energy services. » more
Special report: The business of buildings
Consulting-Specifying Engineer discusses the buildings industry with Jim Sandelin from Schneider Electric. » more
A career roadmap: Don’t be afraid to ask for directions
If you want to be a leader in your firm, you must understand the skills needed to be considered leadership material. » more
Communication in commissioning
An effective commissioning authority must bring far more than technical skills to the project team. Communication skills of all types are key. » more
Embrace engineering change—or risk failure
Engineering firms that avoid change and cling to the status quo are destined to fail. » more
Commissioning best practices for building performance
Follow these best practices to ensure a building meets the performance standards required by the owner and design engineer. » more
An overview: Designing office space
Office building clients demand sustainability, flexibility, and cost conservation in both new and existing buildings. » more
The state of commissioning in 2012
Commissioning continues to expand to cover more systems, and energy-oriented existing building commissioning is still seen as the future. But a weak economic recovery and concerns about... » more
This supplement could be better than a new iPhone
Industrial Energy Management: This supplement to Control Engineering and Plant Engineering provides insight into how systems integration unlocks the true value of energy management systems. While... » more
An overview: How to engineer systems in mixed-use buildings
When working on mixed-use buildings, engineers must address many needs in one building. » more
Project success is the sum of all parts
In a data center, uptime is more than just the sum of its pieces. » more
Vote with an engineer's heart
What are the political topics of key importance to professionals in the building industry in the 2012 presidential elections? » more
Next-generation energy modeling
Since 2001, the DOE has released the energy modeling calculation engine called EnergyPlus as a new generation flagship tool meant to combine the best features of the multiple previous tools funded... » more
Modeling natural ventilation
Energy modeling for LEED submission was done on a recent project in which natural ventilation and a radiant floor cooling system were proposed for the dining area of a food court in a local... » more
How to use building energy modeling tools
Familiarity with whole building energy modeling techniques and software is crucial for designing code-compliant buildings. » more
How to make meetings better
It’s up to you to make meetings more effective. Here are four ideas. » more
High on the energy hogAn example of a carefully planned successful energy and cost savings program was carried out by the Harley Davidson Motor Co. during the late 1990s. » more
Economics of energy efficiency: Beyond ROI Engineers and building owners often focus on payback periods and return on investment as economic decision-making thresholds for energy efficiency investments. However, there are other parameters... » more
Special report: Test and balance in buildingsAfter navigating rough times for new construction with more work on existing buildings, test and balance firms are cautiously optimistic about the future—and have some ideas to share with engineers. » more
Sizing, selecting pumps and circulatorsBy making correct pump and piping selections, a hydronic system can operate at or near peak efficiency, avoiding cavitation and vibration. » more
Using software to shift peak demand usageEngineers can offer building owners the ability to monitor and manage electrical consumption to adjust power demand and minimize energy costs. » more
Southland names VP of energy servicesNatasha Shah has been named VP of energy services at Southland Industries and will be focusing on the strategic implementation of energy services. » more
Special report: The business of buildings Consulting-Specifying Engineer discusses the buildings industry with Jim Sandelin from Schneider Electric. » more
A career roadmap: Don’t be afraid to ask for directionsIf you want to be a leader in your firm, you must understand the skills needed to be considered leadership material. » more
Communication in commissioningAn effective commissioning authority must bring far more than technical skills to the project team. Communication skills of all types are key. » more
Embrace engineering change—or risk failureEngineering firms that avoid change and cling to the status quo are destined to fail. » more
Commissioning best practices for building performanceFollow these best practices to ensure a building meets the performance standards required by the owner and design engineer. » more
Designing office space: HVAC systems
Office building clients demand sustainability, flexibility, and cost conservation in both new and existing buildings. » more
Office building clients demand sustainability, flexibility, and cost conservation in both new and existing buildings. » more
Designing office space: Sustainability and energy efficiency
Office building clients demand sustainability, flexibility, and cost conservation in both new and existing buildings. » more
Office building clients demand sustainability, flexibility, and cost conservation in both new and existing buildings. » more
An overview: Designing office spaceOffice building clients demand sustainability, flexibility, and cost conservation in both new and existing buildings. » more
The state of commissioning in 2012Commissioning continues to expand to cover more systems, and energy-oriented existing building commissioning is still seen as the future. But a weak economic recovery and concerns about... » more
This supplement could be better than a new iPhoneIndustrial Energy Management: This supplement to Control Engineering and Plant Engineering provides insight into how systems integration unlocks the true value of energy management systems. While... » more
An overview: How to engineer systems in mixed-use buildings When working on mixed-use buildings, engineers must address many needs in one building. » more
Project success is the sum of all partsIn a data center, uptime is more than just the sum of its pieces. » more
Vote with an engineer's heartWhat are the political topics of key importance to professionals in the building industry in the 2012 presidential elections? » more
Next-generation energy modelingSince 2001, the DOE has released the energy modeling calculation engine called EnergyPlus as a new generation flagship tool meant to combine the best features of the multiple previous tools funded... » more
Modeling natural ventilationEnergy modeling for LEED submission was done on a recent project in which natural ventilation and a radiant floor cooling system were proposed for the dining area of a food court in a local... » more
How to use building energy modeling toolsFamiliarity with whole building energy modeling techniques and software is crucial for designing code-compliant buildings. » more
How to make meetings betterIt’s up to you to make meetings more effective. Here are four ideas. » more
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