Green Building and Energy Efficiency News
Still Showing Weakness, Architecture Billings Index Increases Slightly
Following a two-month soft patch, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rose almost two full points in July. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate... » more
Renewable Energy Market Takes Another Financial Hit
The $26 billion bill President Barack Obama signed Tuesday may spell relief for teachers’ unions and other public-sector employees, but it’s the latest blow for renewable energy backers. To help... » more
Energy recover ventilator
Greenheck Introduces Model ERCH-HP Energy Recovery Ventilator with Integral Water Source Heat Pump » more
$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
The value of full disclosure
This article discusses the benefits of mandatory disclosure of a building’s energy performance and how its future could impact the buying and selling of commercial properties. » more
CSE welcomes Mahmood as newest board member
Consulting-Specifying Engineer is pleased to announce its newest editorial advisory board member. Ali Mahmood, PE, is senior mechanical engineer & Group Operations Manager with Stanley... » more
Speaking of certification
Many engineers believe certification educates and bolsters careers; others think that there are too many available certifications, diluting any potential benefit. » more
The 2010 National Engineering Survey
The roles of engineers are changing; but some things never change. » more
The death of HVAC
The death of HVAC can lead to the rise of thermal environmental engineering. Here are some thoughts on the effectiveness, efficiency, and installation and operating costs of modern air conditioning... » more
Energy savings for cities
New ecomagination Treasure Hunt program to identify energy savings at partner sites. » more
An update on ASHRAE 62.1
Our expert MEP Roundtable panel discusses the major changes to the 2010 edition of ASHRAE 62.1 and how these modifications will alter mechanical system design, building performance, and energy codes... » more
Andreas Schierenbeck named President of Siemens Industry’s Building Technologies Division
Buffalo Grove, Ill.-based Siemens Industry, Inc. announced that it has appointed Andreas Schierenbeck to lead the company’s Building Technologies (BT) Division. As president, Schierenbeck will be... » more
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
Hotel chain receives LEED Volume Pre-Certification for its prototype design
Eco-chic boutique Element Hotels, which is the first major hotel brand to mandate that all its properties pursue USGBC's LEED certification, has achieved LEED Volume Pre-certification from USGBC for... » more
Midwest City unveils green building incentive program
Indianapolis government leaders have announced a program that provides incentives for property owners and developers to renovate or construct new buildings in a sustainable manner. According to Tom... » more
IBM, Tridium to Develop Systems for Energy-Efficient Buildings
IBM and Honeywell division collaborate to advance ‘smart’ technology for structures. » more
Control Panel Design Contest Tutorial Videos: 2010 Finalists, Winner
These are the Control Engineering 2010 Control Panel Design Contest finalists and winner, as chosen by visitors to the Control Engineering website. » more
Still Showing Weakness, Architecture Billings Index Increases SlightlyFollowing a two-month soft patch, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rose almost two full points in July. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate... » more
Renewable Energy Market Takes Another Financial HitThe $26 billion bill President Barack Obama signed Tuesday may spell relief for teachers’ unions and other public-sector employees, but it’s the latest blow for renewable energy backers. To help... » more
Energy recover ventilatorGreenheck Introduces Model ERCH-HP Energy Recovery Ventilator with Integral Water Source Heat Pump » more
Avoid data center failure
Emerson Network Power Announces Best Practices to Avoid Data Center Failure by Human Error » more
Emerson Network Power Announces Best Practices to Avoid Data Center Failure by Human Error » 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
The value of full disclosureThis article discusses the benefits of mandatory disclosure of a building’s energy performance and how its future could impact the buying and selling of commercial properties. » more
CSE welcomes Mahmood as newest board memberConsulting-Specifying Engineer is pleased to announce its newest editorial advisory board member. Ali Mahmood, PE, is senior mechanical engineer & Group Operations Manager with Stanley... » more
Speaking of certificationMany engineers believe certification educates and bolsters careers; others think that there are too many available certifications, diluting any potential benefit. » more
The 2010 National Engineering SurveyThe roles of engineers are changing; but some things never change. » more
The death of HVACThe death of HVAC can lead to the rise of thermal environmental engineering. Here are some thoughts on the effectiveness, efficiency, and installation and operating costs of modern air conditioning... » more
CONSOL Energy Center Is First NHL Arena To Achieve LEED Gold Certification
CONSOL Energy Center has achieved LEED Gold certification, becoming the first NHL arena to reach that standard of sustainability. » more
CONSOL Energy Center has achieved LEED Gold certification, becoming the first NHL arena to reach that standard of sustainability. » more
Energy savings for citiesNew ecomagination Treasure Hunt program to identify energy savings at partner sites. » more
An update on ASHRAE 62.1Our expert MEP Roundtable panel discusses the major changes to the 2010 edition of ASHRAE 62.1 and how these modifications will alter mechanical system design, building performance, and energy codes... » more
Andreas Schierenbeck named President of Siemens Industry’s Building Technologies DivisionBuffalo Grove, Ill.-based Siemens Industry, Inc. announced that it has appointed Andreas Schierenbeck to lead the company’s Building Technologies (BT) Division. As president, Schierenbeck will be... » more
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
Taking care of business
If there’s one thing that’s consistent about the engineering community, is that it’s inconsistent. » more
If there’s one thing that’s consistent about the engineering community, is that it’s inconsistent. » more
Hotel chain receives LEED Volume Pre-Certification for its prototype designEco-chic boutique Element Hotels, which is the first major hotel brand to mandate that all its properties pursue USGBC's LEED certification, has achieved LEED Volume Pre-certification from USGBC for... » more
Midwest City unveils green building incentive programIndianapolis government leaders have announced a program that provides incentives for property owners and developers to renovate or construct new buildings in a sustainable manner. According to Tom... » more
Modular Construction-A Greener Way to Build
In Tom Hardiman's article for Green Building Pro, he discusses the "growing acceptance of the environmental advantages of the modular construction process." » more
In Tom Hardiman's article for Green Building Pro, he discusses the "growing acceptance of the environmental advantages of the modular construction process." » more
IBM, Tridium to Develop Systems for Energy-Efficient BuildingsIBM and Honeywell division collaborate to advance ‘smart’ technology for structures. » more
Control Panel Design Contest Tutorial Videos: 2010 Finalists, WinnerThese are the Control Engineering 2010 Control Panel Design Contest finalists and winner, as chosen by visitors to the Control Engineering website. » more
Energy efficiency
Tell me your story on how you designed an energy-efficient building engineering system. » more
Tell me your story on how you designed an energy-efficient building engineering system. » more
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