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Free Download of Advanced Energy Design Guides |
With the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed by President Obama on Feb. 17 providing funding to modernize, renovate, and repair public schools, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is offering a free download of its "Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings." The guide provides recommendations for achieving 30-percent energy savings over the minimum code requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999...MORE |
Energy-Efficiency Retrofit at Empire State Building |
Design and construction partners of the Empire State Rebuilding program, including the Clinton Climate Initiative, Rocky Mountain Institute, Johnson Controls Inc., and Jones Lang LaSalle, unveiled a $500 million upgrade plan, presently under way, to reduce energy use in the Empire State Building. The program is expected to reduce energy consumption by up to 38 percent and provide a replicable model for similar projects around the world...MORE |
FASTRACK News |
Nonresidential Construction Activity Predicted to Decline in 2009 |
According to a semi-annual survey conducted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), nonresidential construction spending is expected to decrease by 11 percent in 2009. Commercial projects, including office buildings and retail establishments, will see the most significant decrease in activity...MORE |
EPA Monitoring Toxic Outdoor-Air Pollution Around Schools |
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will monitor toxins in air around 62 schools located near large industrial facilities or in urban areas in 22 states. The EPA and states will work with school communities to ensure they understand the monitoring results. In addition to monitoring outdoor-air quality, the EPA will help schools improve the quality of their indoor air...MORE |
FASTRACK Features |
Boiler Inspection, Maintenance, Safety By Stephen Kleva |
Preventing loss of life, property damage, and business interruptions...MORE |
Free AutoCAD MEP Webcast |
As today's building projects increase in complexity, communicating designs and design changes among mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers and their extended teams, including architects and structural engineers, becomes more important. If you're a MEP designer or engineer, our webcast series featuring AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP will help you improve productivity, accuracy, and coordination. To register, click here. |
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