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Lab Results: Big (And Sometimes Fewer) Changes

When you have to individually go verify whether 128 air curtains meant to ensure air balance in the original design’s branch ductwork are still there or not, you’re not having an easy time of it.

Douglas Lucht, P.E.

April 1, 2014

One of the worst-performing buildings I’ve had the pleasure to study was a 375,000-sq-ft laboratory building at a Midwest university.

Tomorrow's Environment

Doing The Right Thing

Pointing out design flaws isn’t easy, but engineers must apply their best assessments for the building owner.

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

April 1, 2014

The other day, a colleague of mine mentioned to me that she was taking on a project where others in her company were not happy.

Building Automation

Making BAS Accessible — But Protected From Cyberattack

The Target hacking debacle is still under investigation, but there are lessons to be learned on protecting personal information.

Paul Ehrlich P.E.

April 1, 2014

Chances are you have heard about the data breach at Target that occurred late last year, in which customers’ information including credit card numbers were obtained through a cyberattack.

Case In Point

Department store finds savings up on the roof

April 1, 2014

When the Dillard’s department store in Naples, FL, reached the point where its rooftop HVAC equipment was in need of replacement, company officials decided to put energy savings as the primary goal.

DOE to fund small business energy efficiency projects

March 31, 2014

The Energy Department’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded $17 million in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) projects.

Construction employment increases in 37 states

March 28, 2014

Construction firms added jobs in 37 states over the past 12 months and in 30 states between January and February, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.

Trane office in Virginia earns EPA Energy Star certification

March 27, 2014

The Trane office building located in Roanoke, VA, has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Energy Star certification.

Revised ASHRAE Standard helps compare building energy performance

March 26, 2014

When it comes to measuring a building’s energy use, there is a lot to take into consideration.

Danfoss Technology Theater schedules spring training sessions on East and West coasts

One-day technology sessions target HVACR contractors, OEMs and consulting specifying engineers

March 25, 2014

Danfoss, a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration and motion systems, will bring its Technology Theater to Long Beach, Calif., April 23; Las Vegas, April 24; Boston, May 7; and New York City, May 8.