Consulting-Specifying Engineer is the building engineering resource for codes, standards, and legislation information. en-us http://www.csemag.com/community/Codes%2FStandards/47253.html?nid=3506 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:39:44 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6587683.html?nid=3506 Karen Panetta, IEEE Women in Engineering Committee chair, appeared on NBC's The Today Show on July 18. Panetta discussed the nationally acclaimed Nerd Girls program, which she created and founded. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6588821.html?nid=3506 LEED 2009 is open for its second round of public comments. The comment period is open through Sept. 2, 2008. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6587180.html?nid=3506 The National Environmental Balancing Bureau features presentations and technical sessions at its annual conference. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:58:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6587023.html?nid=3506 Demand for oil fell in the first half of this year. How have Americans changed their consumption? Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:20:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6585745.html?nid=3506 ASHRAE Guideline 1.1 features specific tasks to successfully implement the commissioning process for HVAC&R systems and assemblies. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:06:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6583433.html?nid=3506 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. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6588487.html?nid=3506 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. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6588488.html?nid=3506 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. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6588490.html?nid=3506 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. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6588497.html?nid=3506 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. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6582749.html?nid=3506 The review period for this draft is open until Aug. 19, 2008. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:48:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6582740.html?nid=3506 Grease duct system codes will change dramatically in January 2009. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:53:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6582655.html?nid=3506 Society of Fire Protection Engineers revises the Canon of Ethics for Fire Protection Engineers to include the environment. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6579387.html?nid=3506 In this report, the author determined that cost is the common metric for all high-performance building features and goals. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:34:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6578621.html?nid=3506 National Environmental Balancing Bureau launches customer-focused quality assurance resource, which provides customers with a single source of prompt, professional project support. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:14:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6576594.html?nid=3506 ASTM International’s online dictionary of engineering science and technology is available for purchase online. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:15:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6576592.html?nid=3506 Autodesk and Bentley Systems have announced an agreement to expand interoperability between their portfolios of architectural, engineering, and construction software. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:09:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6578950.html?nid=3506 ASHRAE Standard 189P (Standard for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings) has been proposed to drive green building into mainstream building practices. It is based on the USGBC LEED rating system, and is intended to become a prerequisite for LEED certification. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6578955.html?nid=3506 The U.S. Green Building Council recently released proposed versions of its LEED rating systems, collectively called LEED 2009. Use of the LEED system has grown tremendously, and is expected to accelerate as local and state government agencies pass resolutions requiring LEED certification for both public and private projects. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6578960.html?nid=3506 The Bush Administration approved sweeping changes to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)—an initiative that will have a definite impact on the AEC industry. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MST