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Scott Arnold

Executive Editor
HPAC Engineering
Email scott.arnold@penton.com

Described by a colleague as "a cyborg ... requir(ing) virtually no sleep, no time off, and bland nourishment that can be consumed while at his desk" who was sent "back from the future not to terminate anyone, but with the prime directive 'to edit dry technical copy' in order to save the world at a later date," Scott Arnold joined the editorial staff of HPAC Engineering in 1999. Prior to that, he worked as an editor for daily newspapers and a specialty-publication company. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Kent State University.

Articles by Scott Arnold
Survey of Data-Center Users Shows Growing Concern Over Heat Density
Heat density once again is a top concern of data-center managers, a survey sponsored by Emerson Network Power reveals.
Proposed Systems-Manual Guideline Open for Public Review
A proposed guideline establishing a uniform procedure for producing systems manuals for building owners and operators is open for public comment until June 2.
ASHRAE Expands Jobs Board
At a time when employers are reporting difficulties finding qualified candidates for open positions, ASHRAE, in partnership with BirdDog, provider of cloud-based recruitment and applicant-tracking software, has expanded its jobs board, www.ashraejobs.com.
Titus HVAC Introduces Weekly Video Podcasts
Titus HVAC, provider of air-management products and design tools, recently announced the Titus Timeout series of weekly video podcasts.
Guide to Financing Energy Upgrades for K-12 School Districts Released
Planning and financing comprehensive energy upgrades for K-12 school districts is the subject of a free guide from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Contractors' Use of Smartphones on the Job Up 35 Percent
U.S. general contractors’, electricians’, plumbers’, and HVAC specialists’ use of smartphones on the job has increased 35 percent over the last year, new research by EMA Contractors, a specialty group of integrated-marketing-communications agency Eric Mower + Associates, shows.
Carrier Offering Energy Assessments for Schools, Commercial Buildings
Carrier, provider of high-technology heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration solutions, recently introduced energy-assessment programs for K-12 schools and small- to mid-size commercial buildings.
IFMA Pens Book on BIM for Facility Managers
How building information modeling complements facility-management systems to achieve significant building life-cycle advantages is the subject of a new book by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and the IFMA Foundation.
Free Webinar on Rooftop Air Conditioners and Evaporative-Cooling Equipment Set
On April 30 at 2 p.m. EDT, HPAC Engineering will present "Improving the Energy Performance and Reducing the Operating Cost of Rooftop Air-Conditioning and Evaporative-Cooling Equipment," a free Webinar sponsored by Baltimore Aircoil Co. and Lennox.
ASHRAE Publishes Second Edition of Hospital HVAC Design Manual
A newly published manual from ASHRAE provides guidance pertaining to health-care HVAC for mechanical and consulting engineers, designers, architects, facility managers, infection-control personnel, maintenance staffers, contractors, developers, and code accreditation and licensure officials.
Proposed Addenda to ASHRAE/IES Energy Standard Open for Public Comment
Twenty-six proposed addenda to ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, are open for public comment.
JoGar Energy Services Relocates
JoGar Energy Services, provider of on-site technical reviews, inspection services, and training seminars led by HPAC Engineering Editorial Advisory Board member Gary W. Wamsley, PE, CEM, has relocated to South Florida.
New BACnet Standard Published
ASHRAE recently announced the publication of ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2012, BACnet – A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks.
Free Online Natatorium-Design Video Available
A free online natatorium-design instructional video satisfying most states' requirements for engineering professional-development hours is available from Seresco Technologies Inc., manufacturer of indoor-swimming-pool dehumidifiers and other indoor-air-quality equipment.
WQA Aquatech USA Program Guide now Available
A complete look at what is in store for WQA Aquatech USA attendees next week in Indianapolis is available in a just-published program guide.
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