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The synergy of lighting codes and controls
Lighting controls play a key role in meeting energy codes for buildings. » more
Lighting controls play a key role in meeting energy codes for buildings. » more
Construction spending rebound coming--eventually
Total construction spending to drop 12.2% in 2009, 5.6% in 2010. Rebound expected in 2011 with... » more
Total construction spending to drop 12.2% in 2009, 5.6% in 2010. Rebound expected in 2011 with... » more
LIGHTFAIR 2010 unveils 200 CEUs of sessions for Las Vegas event
Expansion of comprehensive educational program and new Building Integration pavilion enhance... » more
Expansion of comprehensive educational program and new Building Integration pavilion enhance... » more
Las Vegas CityCenter opens
CityCenter's 67 acres offers residences, casino, and other amenities in an environmentally friendly... » more
CityCenter's 67 acres offers residences, casino, and other amenities in an environmentally friendly... » more
Study: LED lifecycle assessment
A study on the lifecycle assessment of LED lamps shows the latest generation of lamps achieves a... » more
A study on the lifecycle assessment of LED lamps shows the latest generation of lamps achieves a... » more
Which states will lead the construction recovery?
Twenty states account for more than 75% of the U.S. construction market. Find out which state is... » more
Twenty states account for more than 75% of the U.S. construction market. Find out which state is... » more
U.S. unemployment to peak by March: poll
National Assn. of Business Economics panelists believe the end of net employment losses is near. » more
National Assn. of Business Economics panelists believe the end of net employment losses is near. » more
Engineering gets a boost from the president
President Obama will encourage students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math. » more
President Obama will encourage students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math. » more
Interactive map depicts the growth of unemployment from 2007 through 2009
For an interactive map based on the U.S. Dept. of Labor Statistics unemployment data, read this... » more
For an interactive map based on the U.S. Dept. of Labor Statistics unemployment data, read this... » more
Slump sinks visa program
The weak economy has eroded employment even among highly trained professionals. » more
The weak economy has eroded employment even among highly trained professionals. » more
Ballasts
Designed for office, institutional, educational, and commercial applications, the Philips... » more
Designed for office, institutional, educational, and commercial applications, the Philips... » more
Letters
Engineering shortage in America? With reference to the article “ The 10 hardest jobs to fill in... » more
Engineering shortage in America? With reference to the article “ The 10 hardest jobs to fill in... » more
DOE releases new versions of EnergyPlus and OpenStudio
The U.S. Department of Energy announced the release of the updated software for its HVAC, lighting,... » more
The U.S. Department of Energy announced the release of the updated software for its HVAC, lighting,... » more
Bidding process goes digital
The Blue Book of Building and Construction launches a digital document viewer. » more
The Blue Book of Building and Construction launches a digital document viewer. » more
Retail, office buildings the best bet
Retail and office fare best in commercial construction decline through 2010. » more
Retail and office fare best in commercial construction decline through 2010. » more
PLTW creates innovators
A report finds that Project Lead the Way is succeeding in creating a new generation of innovators. » more
A report finds that Project Lead the Way is succeeding in creating a new generation of innovators. » more
Stimulus funding boosts construction spending
Reed Construction Data's chief economist analyzes how the stimulus plan has benefitted the... » more
Reed Construction Data's chief economist analyzes how the stimulus plan has benefitted the... » more
Tunable ballast
A commissioning tool allows users to “tune” the DemandFlex B228PUNVDRH-D ballast from Universal... » more
A commissioning tool allows users to “tune” the DemandFlex B228PUNVDRH-D ballast from Universal... » more
Engineering heads list of fastest-growing green jobs
According to a story in NWjobs by Randy Woods, of all the miracle cures that have been proposed to... » more
According to a story in NWjobs by Randy Woods, of all the miracle cures that have been proposed to... » more
As recovery begins, nonresidential construction will lag behind
The "delayed recession" in nonresidential construction means a slower recovery for the... » more
The "delayed recession" in nonresidential construction means a slower recovery for the... » more
Green design vs. green performance
The latest version of LEED 2009 (v3) requires high-performing buildings to perform up to even... » more
The latest version of LEED 2009 (v3) requires high-performing buildings to perform up to even... » more
Poke-thru device
Pre-pour sleeves can save installation time for the Evolution series of poke-thru devices from... » more
Pre-pour sleeves can save installation time for the Evolution series of poke-thru devices from... » more
Sunshade considerations
Passive sunshades help save energy and improve worker comfort. They also can reduce capital... » more
Passive sunshades help save energy and improve worker comfort. They also can reduce capital... » more
Belling the code-and-standard cat
Why and when did regulations solidify to a point where unbending, homogenized codes and standards... » more
Why and when did regulations solidify to a point where unbending, homogenized codes and standards... » more
Engineering heads list of fastest-growing green jobs
Author highlights jobs that will help renew America. » more
Author highlights jobs that will help renew America. » more
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