Industry News
Special report: How to leverage IBC and ICC
The 2012 International Building Code from the International Code Council provides details to help safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare in the built environment. » more
How to use NFPA 99
There are many changes to NFPA 99-2012. Engineers should review the code carefully to better understand how it affects electrical systems, risk assessments, and other pertinent topics. » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: June 14
This week Morrissey Goodale reported two deals in the United States and three international deals involving the United Kingdom, Qatar, and Australia. » more
Electrical, power study released
This study was conducted by Consulting-Specifying Engineer to evaluate customer awareness, usage of, and preference for suppliers of various types of electrical and power products and systems. » more
Using the AEDG in large hospitals
To achieve energy efficiency in a hospital, engineers should fully understand the Advanced Energy Design Guide. » more
Sound and vibration seminar scheduled
NEBB's Sound and Vibration Certified Professional Seminar is Sept. 23 to 26, and will be held at NEBB's Mid-Atlantic chapter in Conshohocken, Pa. » more
Commissioning workshops announced
ACG's CxA workshops and webinars have been scheduled for the rest of 2013. » more
Green power roundtable: Exploring green impacts of electrical distribution systems
Energy efficiency is a buzzword for building owners and engineers' clients. Demand for distributed generation (DG) and renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, is growing rapidly. Here, a... » more
Transformer efficiency: Minimizing transformer losses
Matching a transformer to its anticipated load is a critical aspect of reducing energy consumption. » more
Understanding Smart Grid interconnections, interfaces, and standards
Standards provide engineers with a starting point that will work throughout the U.S. » more
Designing electrical systems for higher education
By accommodating diverse functional requirements while following safety codes and standards, engineers can design reliable and durable electrical systems for colleges and universities and their... » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: June 7
This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven domestic deals and three international deals involving Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, Switzerland and Mexico. » more
Arc flash system
GE's Multilin A60 Arc Flash System uses light and pressure wave detection technology to detect and initiate a trip signal in the event of an arc flash condition. » more
ccrd promotes senior associate
Carl A. Crow, PE, ASHRAE HEDP, has been promoted to senior associate by ccrd partners. Crow has 34 years of experience in engineering and construction and is licensed as a mechanical engineer in 19... » more
Data center cooling system
Emerson Network Power's Liebert DSE room-based data center cooling system now includes a 80, 85, and 150 kW units along with the 125 kW unit. » more
Inverter scroll compressor
Danfoss’ VZH inverter scroll compressor uses a brushless interior permanent magnet (IPM) design and its variable spreed technology provides infinite and smooth capacity modulation. » more
Latin American colocation market soars
DCD Intelligence's report indicates the Latin American colocation data center market is ripe for new entrants with most of the Latin American countries classified as emerging markets. » more
June 3 Southland Industries update: mechanical room open
Currently roughing in on interstitial levels of the North and West clinics; the Level 3 mechanical room has opened up; trade installations have begun. » more
Study outlines strategies hospitals can implement to reduce energy use by 62%, save money
I found this study yesterday that identifies a process for newly constructed hospitals to integrate architectural, mechanical and central plant systems to reduce energy consumption by an average of... » more
Building renovation gives valuable artifacts a new home
Smithsonian museums get an award-winning climate-controlled facility for their extensive collections. » more
Climate milestone: Earth's CO2 level passes 400 ppm
The news is everywhere across the media—the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has exceeded 400 ppm for the first time in 55 years of measurement—and probably more than 3 million years of... » more
Arup promotes five to principal
Arup promoted John Hurt, PE; Brian Stacy, IALD, LEED AP; Trent Lethco, AICP; Hillary Lobo, PE; and Tateo Nakajima to principal. » more
Special report: How to leverage IBC and ICCThe 2012 International Building Code from the International Code Council provides details to help safeguard the public health, safety, and general welfare in the built environment. » more
How to use NFPA 99There are many changes to NFPA 99-2012. Engineers should review the code carefully to better understand how it affects electrical systems, risk assessments, and other pertinent topics. » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: June 14This week Morrissey Goodale reported two deals in the United States and three international deals involving the United Kingdom, Qatar, and Australia. » more
Electrical, power study releasedThis study was conducted by Consulting-Specifying Engineer to evaluate customer awareness, usage of, and preference for suppliers of various types of electrical and power products and systems. » more
Using the AEDG in large hospitalsTo achieve energy efficiency in a hospital, engineers should fully understand the Advanced Energy Design Guide. » more
Sound and vibration seminar scheduledNEBB's Sound and Vibration Certified Professional Seminar is Sept. 23 to 26, and will be held at NEBB's Mid-Atlantic chapter in Conshohocken, Pa. » more
Commissioning workshops announcedACG's CxA workshops and webinars have been scheduled for the rest of 2013. » more
Green power roundtable: Exploring green impacts of electrical distribution systemsEnergy efficiency is a buzzword for building owners and engineers' clients. Demand for distributed generation (DG) and renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, is growing rapidly. Here, a... » more
Transformer efficiency: Minimizing transformer lossesMatching a transformer to its anticipated load is a critical aspect of reducing energy consumption. » more
Understanding Smart Grid interconnections, interfaces, and standardsStandards provide engineers with a starting point that will work throughout the U.S. » more
Designing electrical systems for higher educationBy accommodating diverse functional requirements while following safety codes and standards, engineers can design reliable and durable electrical systems for colleges and universities and their... » more
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: June 7This week Morrissey Goodale reported seven domestic deals and three international deals involving Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, Switzerland and Mexico. » more
Arc flash systemGE's Multilin A60 Arc Flash System uses light and pressure wave detection technology to detect and initiate a trip signal in the event of an arc flash condition. » more
ccrd promotes senior associateCarl A. Crow, PE, ASHRAE HEDP, has been promoted to senior associate by ccrd partners. Crow has 34 years of experience in engineering and construction and is licensed as a mechanical engineer in 19... » more
Rectangular explosion vent
Fike's CV-S Explosion Vent is specifically designed to provide a nonfragmenting opening when protecting industrial processing equipment. » more
Fike's CV-S Explosion Vent is specifically designed to provide a nonfragmenting opening when protecting industrial processing equipment. » more
Data center cooling systemEmerson Network Power's Liebert DSE room-based data center cooling system now includes a 80, 85, and 150 kW units along with the 125 kW unit. » more
Inverter scroll compressorDanfoss’ VZH inverter scroll compressor uses a brushless interior permanent magnet (IPM) design and its variable spreed technology provides infinite and smooth capacity modulation. » more
Latin American colocation market soarsDCD Intelligence's report indicates the Latin American colocation data center market is ripe for new entrants with most of the Latin American countries classified as emerging markets. » more
June 3 Southland Industries update: mechanical room openCurrently roughing in on interstitial levels of the North and West clinics; the Level 3 mechanical room has opened up; trade installations have begun. » more
Study outlines strategies hospitals can implement to reduce energy use by 62%, save moneyI found this study yesterday that identifies a process for newly constructed hospitals to integrate architectural, mechanical and central plant systems to reduce energy consumption by an average of... » more
Thermostat automation for HVAC controls
Daintree Networks Inc.’s ControlScope 3.0 extends control to HVAC applications with programmable thermostat automation. » more
Daintree Networks Inc.’s ControlScope 3.0 extends control to HVAC applications with programmable thermostat automation. » more
Building renovation gives valuable artifacts a new homeSmithsonian museums get an award-winning climate-controlled facility for their extensive collections. » more
Climate milestone: Earth's CO2 level passes 400 ppmThe news is everywhere across the media—the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has exceeded 400 ppm for the first time in 55 years of measurement—and probably more than 3 million years of... » more
Arup promotes five to principalArup promoted John Hurt, PE; Brian Stacy, IALD, LEED AP; Trent Lethco, AICP; Hillary Lobo, PE; and Tateo Nakajima to principal. » more