Industry Roundup
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
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
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
Vince Rea appointed to NFPA Codes and Standards committee
TLC Engineering for Architecture's Vince Rea, a senior electrical engineer, was named to the NFPA's Codes and Standards Electrical Section. » 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
ISO 50001: The new energy management paradigm
ISO 50001 defines how facility executives can establish an energy management plan. » 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
Smartest Building in America winners announced
Siemens has awarded the Providence St. Peter and Jackson South Community hosptals as their Smartest Building in America contest winners. » more
Blinding flashes of the obvious
Challenge yourself to spend a day with those who use your designs. » more
AKF Group names new partner
Peter Reilly, PE, a consulting engineer, has been named partner at AKF Group. » more
DOE: $145 million for solar energy projects
The Dept. of Energy has provided the money for six different categories of solar energy research and development including solar cell efficiency, grid integration, and photovoltaic (PV) development. » more
Shinn named to first class of LEED fellows by GBCI
Kim Shinn, a principal and sustainability consultant with TLC Engineering for Architecture, was named to the inaugural group by the GBCI and will be formally introduced in October. » more
ESD names VPs
Julie DeNardis, Eric Lee, and Nathaniel Snydacker have been promoted to vice president positions. at ESD (Environmental Systems Design, Inc.). » 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
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
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
Syska Hennessy Group opens office in Dubai
Syska's latest opening in Dubai, UAE, is a reflection of the company's continued expansion in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region. » more
Syska's latest opening in Dubai, UAE, is a reflection of the company's continued expansion in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region. » more
Vince Rea appointed to NFPA Codes and Standards committeeTLC Engineering for Architecture's Vince Rea, a senior electrical engineer, was named to the NFPA's Codes and Standards Electrical Section. » 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
ISO 50001: The new energy management paradigmISO 50001 defines how facility executives can establish an energy management plan. » more
FMI's third quarter construction report
FMI reports slow growth for the construction industry and for the U.S. economy as a whole for the rest of 2011 and 2012. » more
FMI reports slow growth for the construction industry and for the U.S. economy as a whole for the rest of 2011 and 2012. » 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
Smartest Building in America winners announcedSiemens has awarded the Providence St. Peter and Jackson South Community hosptals as their Smartest Building in America contest winners. » more
AHR Expo in Chicago in 2012
The AHR Expo, scheduled for Jan. 23 to 25, 2012, at McCormick Place in Chicago, will feature more than 90 programs and more than 300 speakers » more
The AHR Expo, scheduled for Jan. 23 to 25, 2012, at McCormick Place in Chicago, will feature more than 90 programs and more than 300 speakers » more
Standards committee on building automation created
The International Society of Automation has announced the creation of ISA111, Unified Automation for Buildings, to develop standards and guidelines for a cohesive BAS. » more
The International Society of Automation has announced the creation of ISA111, Unified Automation for Buildings, to develop standards and guidelines for a cohesive BAS. » more
Green building market expanding
Reduced costs are a key reason for the expansion of green building market, which is expected to remain steady up to 2016. » more
Reduced costs are a key reason for the expansion of green building market, which is expected to remain steady up to 2016. » more
August Architecture Billings Index rises
The Architecture Billings Index compiled by the AIA for August 2011 was 51.4, up from 45.1 in July, which is the first increase in four months. » more
The Architecture Billings Index compiled by the AIA for August 2011 was 51.4, up from 45.1 in July, which is the first increase in four months. » more
Blinding flashes of the obviousChallenge yourself to spend a day with those who use your designs. » more
JBA Consulting Engineers names director at Orange County office
Vic Sibilla, a specialist in indoor air quality and BAS for hotels, was named to the post. » more
Vic Sibilla, a specialist in indoor air quality and BAS for hotels, was named to the post. » more
AKF Group names new partnerPeter Reilly, PE, a consulting engineer, has been named partner at AKF Group. » more
DOE: $30 million to universities for manufacturing efficiency
The Dept. of Energy has announced more than $30 million will be given to 24 universities in 23 states to train both undergraduate and graduate students in manufacturing efficiency. » more
The Dept. of Energy has announced more than $30 million will be given to 24 universities in 23 states to train both undergraduate and graduate students in manufacturing efficiency. » more
DOE: $145 million for solar energy projectsThe Dept. of Energy has provided the money for six different categories of solar energy research and development including solar cell efficiency, grid integration, and photovoltaic (PV) development. » more
DOE awards $38 million for geothermal research
The Dept. of Energy has awarded $38 million to advance technology and reduce costs of geothermal energy to companies and universities. » more
The Dept. of Energy has awarded $38 million to advance technology and reduce costs of geothermal energy to companies and universities. » more
Shinn named to first class of LEED fellows by GBCIKim Shinn, a principal and sustainability consultant with TLC Engineering for Architecture, was named to the inaugural group by the GBCI and will be formally introduced in October. » more
ESD names VPsJulie DeNardis, Eric Lee, and Nathaniel Snydacker have been promoted to vice president positions. at ESD (Environmental Systems Design, Inc.). » more
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