Sovereign status allowed smoking in this casino, but the smoke wasn't making the atmosphere appealing to patrons. The Oneida Indian Nation management decided to improve the setting by taking the under - underfloor ventilation, that is. By Joanna R. Turpin
Life safety code is evolving to allow for a more performance-based design. Thus, a "one size fits all" plan is now more inappropriate than ever, whether comparing two different buildings or perhaps even different floors of the same building. At the same time, simplicity and efficiency go hand in hand more than ever. Consider the usual issues along with factors such as operable windows, mixed-use space, and multiple alarms to get a well-informed (and well-formed) design. By Don Moeller, P.E. and Sanjay Aggarwal, P.E.
From turf toe to damaged knees, several typical football injuries are less likely when the playing surface is natural grass. The New England Patriots are protecting well-paid talent and working with Mother Nature, thanks to the radiant heat system beneath the turf at Gillette Stadium. Although the engineering involved in constructing and maintaining the field is many-layered, two recent Super Bowl titles suggest there's no arguing with the team's continued grass roots success. By John Vastyan
Who wants to be sued over IAQ issues? Of course you don't, but it happens all the time. This author, an ASHRAE member and IAQ litigation expert, looks at CMMS from a legal perspective, outlining how having a CMMS can protect a facility in court and how you can deter a suit from starting in the first place. By David M. Governo
What is XML? Why should I care? How did it become the hottest tool these days in controls? Also, what about SOAP or oBIX? How do they fit in? Who is doing all of this anyway, and where is it going? All fair questions. Whether you are new to XML as a concept or not, this article provides some background on its life thus far in our industry, on the other acronyms that pop up along the way, and on the multiple efforts to make the most of the little language that can enable big things. By Ken Sinclair
NFPA recently elected three new members to its board of directors during the NFPA World Safety Conference and Exposition®. The new board members are Wayne "Chip" Carson, P.E., John O'Sullivan
Architecture-engineering-consulting firm HDR has acquired CGvL Engineers, a California-based consulting firm specializing in drinking water, wastewater, industrial waste, storm water, and recycled water projects. Financial terms of the agreement
Mueller Associates was recently selected by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and Coppin State University to provide design and construction administration for Coppin State's new Utility Infrastructure Upgrade Project, for
TLC Engineering's Structural Division director Roger Jeffery, P.E., LEED™-AP, has been named to the board of directors of the Florida Chapter of the March of Dimes. He is also
York International Corporation and The Stellar Group have renewed a business alliance for turbine inlet air chilling (TIAC) projects in the Americas, and expanded their relationship to include Europe and
The Durrant Group, Inc. announced its membership in the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This is a milestone for the architecture, engineering and project delivery firm, which has tripled
Strand Associates, Inc.'s D. Clay Kelly, P.E., a civil engineer working in marketing and business development in the company's Louisville, KY office, is the Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers 2004
Rob Bolin, P.E., director of sustainable design at Syska Hennessy Group, has been named to the board of directors of the Los Angeles Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council
Ralph R. Peterson, chairman and CEO of CH2M Hill Companies Ltd. received the Leadership in Industry Award from the Keystone Center in Washington. Peterson is being recognized for his visionary
ESS announced that its next international users' conference will be held April 24-27, 2005 in Phoenix. ESS.Expo.05 will be dedicated to helping environmental, health and safety professionals and users of
At its World Safety Conference and Exposition® this week, the NFPA presented various association awards to those demonstrating significant fire and life safety accomplishments. The 2004 Harry C. Bigglestone Award
Eindhoven University of Technology's WISE (Wavo International Simulink Engineering tool) simulates the indoor climate (temperature and rh) of a multizonal building. The program is used with the MatLab program.
Universidad Politécnica de Valencia's DPClima is a Spanish-language program that helps size any system for heating and air conditioning of a building, i.e., the terminal units, the zone units,
Jack Wells, Camillus, NY, former chairman of the board of directors of NFPA, recently received NFPA's most prestigious award, the Paul C. Lamb Award. The NFPA presented the Award
RSES announced the names of members who were awarded Certificate Member (CM) and Certificate Member Specialist (CMS) status in April 2004. The following RSES members passed the CM exam in
QuickPen International recently announced the release of AutoBid Mechanical 4.0, the latest version of its Windows-based mechanical estimating system. The program includes new flexible assemblies that can be used project
Compass Technologies has issued a new version of patented software for its 5E access control system. Incorporating an industry standard MSDE or SQL server 2000 database, the Compass 5E software
RSES will present an educational session about U.S. and Canadian regulatory and phase-out guidelines for R-22, titled "Phase-out of R-22: AC&R Options for New Equipment and Retrofits" at its annual
The board of directors of ARI recently approved a new name and expanded scope change for the association's Air Filters Product Section. The new product section will now be called
Trane's System Analyzer is an interactive presentation tool for load calculation and energy and economic comparative analysis. Its graphical interface allows even a beginner with minimal HVAC experience to get
Design Master's latest electrical design program, Electrical 6.0, is now available. Every facet of the electrical design process is incorporated into this software: panels, circuiting, one-line diagrams, photometrics, voltage
ASHRAE, at its 2004 Annual Meeting, June 26-30, Nashville, TN, will present a case study of a newly constructed Wisconsin elementary school that had to be shut down after three
White Rose Software's Micro Pipe is a refrigeration system pipe network analysis and sizing program that features calculations and analysis for all commonly used refrigerants. It also features a comprehensive
The historic Landmark Theatre in Richmond, VA, was built in 1926, and has been owned by the city since 1940. When it was renovated and updated, breaking into walls to
While much of the new Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville ballpark’s 10,000 seats are open-air seating, the park also features 12 suites and a suite-level club, both air conditioned for those
ASHRAE is funding research to shed light on lighting heat gain distribution in buildings. ASHRAE approved funding totaling $1,010,768 for 11 research projects in the areas of energy conservation,
To assist its chapters and other industry instructors in preparing technicians to take the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) series of exams, RSES has released two NATE exam review presentations
ARI and the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) are inviting CEOs from their member companies to participate in a symposium designed to expose members to ideas and concepts that can
It is 2014, and you are attending an ASHRAE meeting via your living room. The seminar speaker is in Kuala Lumpur, and the ASHRAE audience is scattered about the globe.
Stellar Processes, Inc.'s EZ Sim Quick is a spreadsheet tool that provides sophisticated engineering analysis. It uses the users utility bills to calibrate a simulation of a commercial facility in
The board of directors of ARI recently approved a new name and expanded scope change for ARI's Air Filters Product Section. The new product section will now be called
Autodesk, Inc. announced that engineering firms are increasingly using Autodesk® Building Systems to create, manage and share critical building design information for health care, biomedical research and biopharmaceutical projects.
RSES announced the names of members who were awarded Certificate Member (CM) and Certificate The following RSES members passed the CM exam in March 2004 and were awarded CM
Advantech Corporation, Industrial Automation Group has released its 2004 eAutomation Solution Guide, which provides information on how Advantech hardware and software tools can assist system integrators everywhere with their
Honeywell Fire Group announced the recent formation of a new division, Honeywell Power Products (HPP). The new company joins Honeywell Fire Group's leading brands, which include Fire-Lite Alarms, Silent
Liebert Corporation, an Emerson Network Power company, and Pentadyne Power Corporation have signed an agreement through which the latter's Voltage Support Solution (VSS) flywheel power system will be integrated with
Danfoss Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Division has made a major investment to establish a commercial refrigeration laboratory in their North American headquarters. Located in Baltimore, the new laboratory is a
Lochinvar® Corp. announced the first winner of its Hot Water Solutions Tour promotion. Kevin Mansker, of Texas, was revealed as the winner of a $250 gift certificate from Sears
Two CertainTeed Corporation production facilities have been honored by parent company Saint-Gobain Corporation in the annual North American Health and Safety Awards. The plants, which manufacture exterior building products, received
Such proteins could be incorporated into detectors, which might resemble smoke detectors and could be widely deployed as early-warning alarms, weapons monitors or in the decontamination process after an attack.
Feedback from users, including, designers, code officials, and building owners and operators, will be sought during a forum at ASHRAE's 2004 Annual Meeting, June 26-30, in Nashville, TN.
Ron Basso has joined Zentox as a sales engineer. He is responsible for sales of Zentox's Clean Streams™ for cooling towers and water storage tanks, for industrial plants, hospitals,
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.'s energy performance contract with that the City of Monroe, LA, are expected to save more than $2.7 million in energy costs.
CertainTeed Corporation announced that its new MemBrain polyamide smart vapor retarder now meets or exceeds the surface burning requirements of the International Building Code (IBC) fire-resistant classifications for building
The company's has published a 312-page catalog of its miniature pneumatic products and accessories, including fittings, tubing, mufflers, manifolds, valves, and filters in a range of sizes. Also included
The company's Model 5104 is a six-zone fire control communicator that provides digital fire and reporting over ordinary telephone lines, thus eliminating the need for costly leased lines. The
This CD-ROM, titled Approval Guide, contains more than 45,000 listings of fire protection, electrical and building equipment materials, and services tested and approved for property conservation by the organization.
A new report from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies says scientific evidence links mold and other factors related to damp conditions in homes and buildings to asthma symptoms in some people with the chronic disorder, as well as to coughing, wheezing, and upper respiratory tract symptoms in otherwise healthy people.
Nabil Nader will serve as Moore Industries' director of the company's new Bahrain office, and be responsible for developing sales channel, OEM and technology partnerships.
Viconics Inc. , Montreal, Canada, has announced that they have received ISO 14001:1996 certification. This standard certifies that Viconics has implemented an environmental management system which addresses key environmental issues
Encorp and Envenergy have formed a new holding company, with each firm merging with wholly-owned subsidiaries of the holding company. Upon completion of the transaction, the new holding company, named
The company's indirect water heaters are now available in sizes to 8 million Btuh with water heating capacities to 7,680 gallons per hour at 100° temperature rise (40° to
The Series 629 wet/wet differential pressure transmitter features a pressure sensor that offers 0.5% full-scale accuracy on ranges from 10 to 100 psid. Suitable applications include water chillers, coils,
This two-page fact sheet features the company's SureFlame Series gas-fired, commercial copper tube boilers. Included are cross-sectional diagrams, photos, performance and venting information, and weight and temperature specifications. The
Luxaire® Heating and Air Conditioning is taking the field again this summer -- teaming up with Minor League Baseball as part of the company's 2004 co-marketing program. The partnership between
Certainteed Corporation announced that Ron Turturice has assumed the position of director of credit services for both the Exterior Products Group and Insulation Group.
Prestigious European technical congress focuses new HVAC systems and technologies, HVAC and sustainable building technology, a balanced technical approach to human comfort, refrigeration, design methods, and HVAC engineering for healthy buildings.
It has been more than a month since the last case was placed in isolation in China's latest SARS outbreak, prompting the World Health Organization to declare that the chain of human-to-human transmission appears to have been broken.
The National Building Controls Information Program (NBCIP) has released a final report on the performance of rh transmitters entitled "Product Testing Report: Duct-Mounted Relative Humidity Transmitters." The report can be
ABB announced that group executive Dinesh C. Paliwal has been elected to the board of directors of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), the largest policy development organization promoting American interests
The first truly international Cleanroom and Contamination Control Exhibition and Conference, CTEC, will be held in Brussels, Belgium from October 12-14, 2004.
The event will be comprised of an exhibition featuring company exhibits and a LonWorks conference, and sessions, meetings, and symposia in cooperation with key construction and trade ministries and organizations.
AAON Inc. (Tulsa, OK) has acquired Air Wise Inc. (Mississauga, ON, Canada). Air Wise engineers, manufactures, and sells custom air-handling units, makeup-air units, and packaged rooftop units for commercial
The Honor Award will recognize GSA's success in creating a culture of high standards for the design, construction, management and preservation of public buildings, an effort that has yielded innovative work environments for federal employees, and great benefits for communities across the country.
York International Corporation's Unitary Products Group recently launched a commercial products trailer that will visit York, Coleman, and Luxaire distributors and their customers throughout the United States.
According to the DOE, as of April 8, only one state, New York, has acknowledged certification. Two others, the District of Columbia and Virginia, have requested extensions.