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  • Apr. 23, 2013
    Article
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    The Future of BIM

    According to a McGraw-Hill Construction report, building-information-modeling (BIM) adoption among architecture, engineering, and construction firms rose from 17 percent in 2007 to 71 percent in 2012. Where BIM goes from here will be determined by three key technological movements that are redefining the way mechanical engineers and contractors work: digital infrastructure, big data, and emerging markets....More
  • Apr. 18, 2013
    Commentary

    Dreaming of a Pashmina-Free World

    Pashminas are shawls used to ward off the chill indoors. Why are they still so necessary in this age of advanced HVAC technology?...More
  • Apr. 17, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    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....More
  • Apr. 17, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    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....More
  • Apr. 15, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    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....More
  • Apr. 10, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    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....More
  • Apr. 8, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    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....More
  • Mar. 27, 2013
    Article

    Product Spotlight: Humidity Control (April 2013)

    Need humidity control in a commercial building? Start here!...More
  • Mar. 27, 2013
    Product
    HPAC Engineering

    New Products: April 2013

    HART communicator, ventilation controls, solar chiller system, and more!...More
  • Mar. 26, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    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....More
  • Mar. 22, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    Danfoss Sets Technology Theater Tour Dates for April

    Danfoss, manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and motion systems, will bring its Technology Theater to Phoenix April 9, La Mirada, Calif., April 11, East Elmhurst, N.Y., April 24, and Cherry Hill, N.J., April 25....More
  • Mar. 18, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    Building Energy Performance Topic of Free ASHRAE Webinar

    ASHRAE will present a free Webinar, “Assessing Building Energy Performance: From Principles to Practice,” April 18 from 1-4 p.m. EDT....More
  • Mar. 18, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    World Green Building Council Makes ‘Business Case for Green Building’

    A new report from the World Green Building Council highlights benefits realized by various stakeholders throughout the life of a green building....More
  • Mar. 12, 2013
    Article
    HPAC Engineering

    Data Logging: Savings Beyond Equipment Scheduling

    Data logging is great for finding equipment-scheduling opportunities in buildings, but its use does not end there. This article discusses applications related to economizers, cycling fans, and simultaneous heating and cooling, boiler lockouts, and supply-air resets....More
  • Mar. 12, 2013
    Commentary

    Would You Want Your Child To Be an HVAC Engineer?

    Do the designers of the nation's heating, cooling, and ventilation systems want their children to follow in their footsteps? Let's ask them!...More
  • Mar. 4, 2013
    Article
    HPAC Engineering

    Duct-Sealing Technology Eliminates Leaks at Ultraluxurious Condominiums

    Using an aerosol sealant to seal ductwork from the inside saved a luxurious condominium complex thousands of dollars in project costs while proving minimally disruptive to residents....More
  • Mar. 4, 2013
    Article

    PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Rooftop Units

    Rooftop heating, cooling, and ventilation units are a ubiquitous pillar of the HVAC industry. Here's a look at some of the latest advances....More
  • Mar. 4, 2013
    Article

    2013 AHR Expo Product Review

    Check out the products that stood out at the 2013 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) in Dallas....More
  • Mar. 4, 2013
    Commentary
    HPAC Engineering

    SOUNDING BOARD (March 2013)

    Readers discuss “A Paler Shade of Green,” John H. Scofield’s January 2013 analysis of the Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies at Oberlin College....More
  • Mar. 4, 2013
    Article
    HPAC Engineering

    Why Retrocommission Your Building?

    With energy costs on the rise and the future of oil, natural gas, and other fossil fuels unknown, saving energy is top of mind for many building owners and managers. The ticket to increased energy efficiency—as well as reduced occupant complaints and lower operating costs—is retrocommissioning....More
  • Feb. 26, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    ASHRAE Publishes Protocols for Measuring Building Performance

    Guidance for evaluating and improving the performance of commercial buildings throughout their service life is available in a new book from ASHRAE....More
  • Feb. 26, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    Study: Commercial-Construction Planning Times Long and Getting Longer

    Planning times for commercial real-estate projects—from the hiring of an architect to draw up preliminary plans to the start of construction—across the United States are long and getting longer, research indicates....More
  • Feb. 21, 2013
    blog

    Are Energy-Efficient Buildings the Superheroes That Will Save Humanity?

    Climate change may lead to another change: the adoption of the energy-efficiency technologies that have become available to building owners over the past decade....More
  • Feb. 21, 2013
    Article

    ASHRAE President: Get Involved Locally to Make a Difference Globally

    ASHRAE's Community Sustainability Project program presents an opportunity for engineers to make a difference in their local communities....More
  • Feb. 20, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    Danfoss Seeking Entries for EnVisioneer of the Year Competition

    Danfoss, manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and motion systems, is accepting entries for its annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition....More
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