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New HVAC&R commissioning guideline Amara Rozgus - 08/08/2008
ASHRAE Guideline 1.1 features specific tasks to successfully implement the commissioning process for HVAC&R systems and assemblies. More
NEBB conference sessions scheduled 08/13/2008
The National Environmental Balancing Bureau features presentations and technical sessions at its annual conference.
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Oil prices go up, oil prices go down Amara Rozgus - 08/13/2008
Demand for oil fell in the first half of this year. How have Americans changed their consumption?
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Washington, D.C., rules in favor of full disclosure of Energy Star scores Edited By Patrick Lynch, Contributing Editor - 08/01/2008
The DC Council unanimously passed the Clean and Affordable Energy Act of 2008, which includes the benchmarking mandate that building owners annually reveal Energy Star scores.
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Decrypting building data By David Sellers, PE, Senior Engineer, Facility Dynamics Engineering, Portland, Ore. - 08/01/2008
I was on-site, commissioning a new chiller at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, when a frantic assistant chief engineer waved me down. After hearing what he had to say, my attention quickly switched from cooling to heating. An aging boiler serving the ancillary building was in dire need of replacement.
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Choosing the right communication cable By Tim Kuhlman, PE, RCDD, Electrical Engineer and Telecommunications Specialist, CH2M HILL—Electronics and Advanced Technologies business unit, Portland, Ore. - 08/01/2008
Voice and data cabling from the communications room to the outlet can represent a sizeable investment to install or replace. It is worth taking the time to consider the choices of cabling, striking a balance between capital costs of installation and having an infrastructure that will not be obsolete in a few years.
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Specifying grease ducts using new codes By Shaun Ray, Director of Engineering, Metal-Fab Inc., Wichita, Kan. - 08/01/2008
Grease duct system codes will change dramatically in January 2009. These changes are far-reaching and affect architects, engineers, specifiers, and contractors. The changes, if not recognized and addressed from the beginning of a project, could cause widespread confusion and, in some instances, major redesign, delays, or additional costs.
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Tougher codes kept California quake damage down 08/01/2008
An expert with the U.S. Geological Survey said tough buildings codes enacted after the deadly Northridge, Calif., quake in 1994 is the reason Tuesday's earthquake caused only minor damage.
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Give and Take Michael Ivanovich, Chief Editor, Consulting-Specifying Engineer June 12, 2008 Useful Green Building Data and Reports
There have been some good reports released this year on green buildings. Some folks h... More
Give and Take Michael Ivanovich, Chief Editor, Consulting-Specifying Engineer June 10, 2008 When the green fad fades
A few years ago, I was moderating a panel discussion on green buildings at an ASHRAE ... More
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