Greg Powell, Enerlon’s managing director, attended an award ceremony at the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition in Chicago, and accepted LonMark International’s Best Multi-Vendor Project of the Year Award for 2008 in recognition of the design and installation of a multi-vendor building automation system.
ASHRAE recently published the newest version of Standard 135-2008, BACnet® - A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks. This new publication includes seven addenda that add BACnet/Web services and new objects for Event Log, Trend Log Multiple, Load Control, and Access Door.
In a new position document, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) outlined its support for research, assessment, and strategic growth in the use of natural refrigerants such as ammonia, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, air, and water in refrigeration systems and technologies.
Infrared heater manufacturers are calling on safety inspectors to pay close attention to the proper use and maintenance of their installed equipment. To help them identify potential hazards, the Infrared Heater Safety Council (IRSC) issued a free safety inspection checklist.
William Dillard, CEO of Mechanical Services Inc. (MSI), an Emcor company, was appointed as a voting member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard Committee for High Performance Green Buildings.
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) released new standards that will allow sharing of data between different construction programs. This new tool, known as agcXML, is projected to save construction companies up to the $15.8 billion a year currently spent in lost productivity due to lack of compatibility.
More than 35 contractors will be developing a better understanding of green building practices and principles at The Unified Group’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for new construction accreditation exam training March 25-26 in Chicago.
Richard Dent, former Chicago Bear defensive player, and the Invensys Controls team gathered at the company’s booth at the AHR Expo in Chicago to celebrate and inform attendees of their new products and technology.
Steven Stenmark pointed out the advantages of the Sleeprite Cooling System at the 2009 AHR Expo. The system consists of an evaporator section installed in a footboard, coupled with an outside condensing unit, all designed to cool and dehumidify the area where a person sleeps.
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