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Schneider Electric has announced the launch of EcoAisle™, what the company calls an intelligent thermal containment system that increases data center cooling efficiency while protecting critical IT equipment and data center personnel.

A newly published standard focused on the commissioning process, ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 202, Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems, identifies the minimum acceptable commissioning process for buildings and systems.

Daikin Applied (formerly Daikin McQuay) has announced plans to integrate Intel-based technology in its rooftop units to utilize building data and create intelligent building systems. According to the company, these systems would intuitively know and adjust to what building occupants need for comfort and energy efficiency.

BuildingIQ, a leading energy management software company, announced that its board of directors has named Michael J. Nark as the company’s president and chief executive officer.

HGTV has announced that Nashville, Tenn., will be the site of the HGTV Smart Home 2014. Construction is underway on the Tudor-style residence in Duncanwood Reserve in the Green Hills area.

Cintas has announced that the search is on for the toughest winter workers in the third annual Cintas & Carhartt Cold Crew Contest. Cintas launched the campaign in 2011 to recognize individuals in the United States and Canada who withstand the toughest winter working conditions.

With home prices and household formations rising and household balance sheets healing, the ongoing housing recovery is expected to gain momentum next year even as challenges remain, according to economists participating in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Fall 2013 Construction Forecast Webinar.

Siemens Government Technologies Inc. announced that the United States Coast Guard awarded the company a $5.3 million task order to install and implement energy conservation upgrades at the U.S. Coast Guard Base in Elizabeth City, N.C.

Trimble has announced the release of its next-generation Work Management solution, cloud-based software that the company said is designed to enhance the productivity of mobile workforces through intelligent scheduling tools and state-of-the-art performance analytics.

Cross Country Home Services (CCHS), a leading provider of home warranty and maintenance plans, has formed a partnership with Ferguson Enterprises, a leading wholesale distributor of residential plumbing supplies and HVAC equipment, to supply water heaters and HVACR equipment to warranty customers nationwide.