building codes

Dewberry’s Dan Koenigshofer and John Roberts Receive Award for ASHRAE’s Best Article of 2018

Article's findings have major implications for building codes throughout the U.S.

February 28, 2019

In their article entitled “Do OA Economizers Make ‘Cents’ in Hospitals?” Koenigshofer and Roberts detail the costs and savings of utilizing outside air economizers in hospital ventilation systems. They concluded that these systems do not make “cents” in hospitals. The findings have major implications for building codes throughout the U.S.

2018 International Green Construction Code Released

November 9, 2018

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The 2018-IgCC combines the technical requirements developed by the ASHRAE Standard 189.1 with the model code administrative provisions by the Code Council. As a result, the 2018-IgCC is now a unified code that emphasizes adoption, ease of use and enforcement for building projects.

ICC-ES Resumes its Building Department Service Due to Demand

July 19, 2018

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This specialized program provides technical services to code officials for evaluating products or components for specific building projects

Aprilaire offers solutions to tight building codes

Ventilation Key to Commercial Comfort

Samantha Sine

February 26, 2018

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Building codes are continuously growing stricter, focusing greatly on efficiency. A factor that plays a large role in meeting these building codes is proper mechanical ventilation and, in particular, its ability to create comfortable living conditions.

Whalen Closetline® CAS packaged heat pump

Whalen Goes Vertical

Kyle Gargaro

February 26, 2018

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As construction in major cities across America is going vertical, The Whalen Co. is helping with the HVAC part.

High-efficiency Air Movement Options Remain in High Demand

Occupant comfort, energy savings, and increased efficiency goals are driving consumers’ demands

Nick Kostora

May 15, 2017

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Manufacturers of all sizes are introducing energy recovery ventilators (ERVs); heat recovery ventilators (HRVs); blowers; air curtains; high-velocity systems; and high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans that push the industry forward in response to a demand for more efficient ventilation systems.

Dec. 5, 2014: ACCA Releases New Video Series for Code Officials

Aids in the Enforcement of Code Requirements Related to HVAC System Design

December 5, 2014

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ACCA has released a new video series aimed at helping code officials understand the residential HVAC design process. The three-part series, “What Code Officials Need to Know about HVAC System Design,” gives an overview of the steps involved in doing a load calculation, equipment selection, and duct sizing.

Alliance to Save Energy, BCAP Announce Split

BCAP to Begin Operating as Independent Organization

June 23, 2014

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The graduation of BCAP also furthers a key strategic recommendation of ASE’s board of directors to move away from programmatic work and toward a more robust focus on national policy advocacy.

June 5, 2014: Building Codes Assistance Project to Become Independent Organization

BCAP Is a Resource for Information Related to Energy Code Development, Adoption, and Compliance

June 5, 2014

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The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) and the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) have jointly announced that BCAP will transition from its status as a program of ASE and become an independent organization.

ICC Approves Updated Code

Update Aims to Reduce Energy Waste, Strengthen Code

December 23, 2013

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Building code officials approved an updated code to reduce energy waste in new homes while overcoming attempts to roll back the current code’s energy-saving measures at the 2013 International Code Council (ICC) Annual Conference and Public Comment Hearings.