WASHINGTON - "Inflation took a vacation in September for most of the economy but remains a problem for construction materials," stated Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that commercial property owners can potentially enjoy significant tax deductions by making their buildings more energy efficient, and in
ATLANTA - A proposed standard currently open for public review will be the first to deal exclusively with inspection and maintenance of HVAC systems in buildings where the public is
INDIANAPOLIS - Carrier Corp. has launched its first issue of Expert Insight, a quarterly publication for Carrier dealers and distributors. The magazine features product updates, dealer features, business best practices,
SECAUCUS, N.J. - Panasonic has announced the formation of the Panasonic Home and Environment Company, a newly independent group that focuses on "green technology" dedicated to helping improve the energy
ATLANTA - An addendum that would extend BACnet to support access control systems is being proposed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2004, BACnet
BALTIMORE - Diane Shea, executive director of the National Association of State Energy Officials, will discuss the role of states in developing an energy efficiency policy at the second 2006
ATLANTA - Heat transfer interactions that occur inside and outside conditioned buildings are highly complex and involve thousands of variables. This creates a challenge not only for designers but also
WASHINGTON - Despite expectations for this winter to be slightly colder than last winter, the average U.S. household is expected to pay about $45 less for heating this winter, according
ATLANTA - In recent years, moisture problems such as mold growth have become big issues for building owners and operators. Computer simulation tools have been developed to predict thermal and
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