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May 7, 2013
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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....More
The $1.2 billion Santa Clara Stadium is set to open in 2014.
May 3, 2013
Article
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Couplings Maintain Strong Joints With Rigid Seals for Prefabricated Plumbing

While there are significant advantages to off-site prefabrication of plumbing, system integrity upon arrival at a project site can be an issue. The ability to withstand transportation movement is imperative....More
May 1, 2013
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Can You Protect Your BAS Networks From Hackers? 1

How safe are your HVAC building-control networks from attacks by "hackers"? Here are six steps you can take to keep your networks secure....More
May 1, 2013
Article
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Thermal-Energy Storage Helps Transform High-Rise Into Virtual Power Plant

Built in 1929, 1500 Walnut Street is a 22-story, 270,000-sq-ft commercial building in Philadelphia. When SSH Real Estate purchased the property in 2005, it was faced with a failing HVAC system....More
May 1, 2013
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The Role of Fan Efficiency in Reducing Energy Use 1

Expected in the fall, the 2013 version of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, will include a new fan-efficiency requirement based on ANSI/AMCA Standard 205-12, Energy Efficiency Classification for Fans. This article explores the role fan efficiency plays in Standard 90.1, with specific attention paid to how the new fan-efficiency requirement will work with the standard’s fan-power limitation....More
May 1, 2013
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For the Mechanical Systems Engineer: Clean Technology is All About the Data

In the HVAC mechanical systems world, smart meters and the data they collect and communicate may be the reason this country achieves its energy and sustainability goals....More
Apr. 30, 2013
Product
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Carbon-Dioxide-Sensor Option

An integrated carbon-dioxide sensor enhances the SMART-Sensor LCD's all-in-one packaging....More
Apr. 30, 2013
Product
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Enhanced Web-Based Monitoring

An enhanced version of the HOBOlink Web-enabled software platform enables automatic delivery of building-performance and weather data via e-mail or FTP....More
Apr. 30, 2013
News
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BACnet International Board of Directors to Begin New Term

The 2013 BACnet board of directors will be comprised of seven executives focused on expanding the use of the BACnet building-automation protocol....More
Apr. 30, 2013
News
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EnOcean Alliance Developing 2.5 Version of Equipment Profiles

The EnOcean Alliance's Equipment Profiles are being expanded to help engineers develop energy-harvesting wireless solutions....More
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