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Designing Temporary HVAC: Codes and Loads

As temporary power is often provided in unfortunate situations, maintaining a simple and safe solution is as important as supplying temporary HVAC.

Jacob Pohlman, P.E., LEED AP BD+C

Ionel Petrus, P.E.

April 22, 2020

When building owners want their building systems to be designed for resiliency, the discussion between the owner and the engineers typically includes redundancy and temporary HVAC systems that can support all building HVAC systems or portions thereof.

DOE Pledges $4.5 Million to Train Emergency Responders, Building Professionals

April 21, 2020

As new technologies spread across the country, the professionals who integrate these technologies into their communities’ broader planning, safety, and resilience efforts often lack access to the most up-to-date training and information.

ASHRAE Issues Statements on the Relationship Between COVID-19 and HVAC in Buildings

April 20, 2020

Expanded guidance available on ASHRAE’s newly updated COVID-19 resources webpage.

ACEC Calls on Congress to Re-Fund the Paycheck Protection Program

April 20, 2020

“More money must be injected into the program to maintain its capacity so America’s businesses can get the funds they need during this unprecedented crisis,” said Linda Bauer Darr, president and CEO, ACEC.

Don't Let Profits Get in the Way of Doing the Right Thing

Building designers and facility managers must not fall into capitalistic pitfalls.

Stephanie Taylor, M.D., M. Arch, CIC

April 20, 2020

The current illnesses from the new coronavirus outbreak, and the associated human fear, has renewed people’s interest in the potential of the indoor environment to contain disease transmission.

OptiClean™ Negative Air Machine – Carrier

April 18, 2020

The device cleans contaminated air and prevents it from spreading to different sections of a hospital; potential future uses include homes, businesses, and assisted living facilities.

Ajita Rajendra to Retire as Executive Chairman of A.O. Smith Corp.

April 17, 2020

Kevin Wheeler has been named chairman, president, and CEO.

Near-Boiler Trim Kit – Taco Comfort Solutions

April 17, 2020

The Near-Boiler Trim Kit comes in premium, advanced and select configurations and is available in 1- and 1 1/4-inch sizes, so installers can select the kit that fits their needs.