The Case of the Ladder and Line Collision
Sep 21, 2011, Michael S. Morse, Ph.D., J.D.
Electrocution of a painter leads jury to ponder the role of human factors in electric utility’s design decisions...
Don’t Leave Arc Flash Protection to Chance — Part 1
Sep 20, 2011, Frank Mercede, P.E., and Joseph N. Mercede, Mercedes Electric Co., Inc.
Labeling standards based on arc flash risk...
IES Publishes Standard on the Commissioning Process
Sep 6, 2011,
The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) announces a new document on the commissioning process: DG-29-11, "Design Guide for The Commissioning Process Applied to Lighting and Control Systems"...
Pike Research Releases Report on Microgrids for Campus Environments
Aug 30, 2011,
Microgrids, which are pockets of distributed energy resources that can be isolated from the utility power grid, represent an attractive option for single-owner campus environments, according to a new report from Boulder, Colo.-based Pike Research...
National Demand-Response Directory Launches
Aug 30, 2011,
Skipping Stone, a Los Angeles-based energy consulting firm providing market assessment, strategy development, strategy implementation, talent management, and managed services, announced recently the formal launch of the National Demand Response Directory, a reference guide to all the commercial and industrial demand-response programs in the United States...
Building Energy-Retrofit Projects and Submetering
Aug 19, 2011, Don Millstein, E-Mon
How electric submeters can help facility operator’s measure, verify, and report energy performance...
Keys to Keeping Motors Cool
Aug 19, 2011, Mark Lamendola, Electrical Consultant
Practical tips for protecting motors from overheating...
Culture Shock
Aug 19, 2011, Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
Overcoming roadblocks and red tape on international design and engineering projects ...
Grounding Transformers
Aug 19, 2011, Mike Dickinson, Pacific Crest Transformers
Why grounding transformers are essential for large multi-turbine wind farms...
Global Engineering and Construction M&A Activity Stays Focused on Strategic Transactions and Regional Domestic Deals in the Second Quarter of 2011, According to PwC
Aug 15, 2011,
Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity remained steady in the engineering and construction (E&C) industry during the second quarter of 2011...
How Low Can We Go?
Jul 29, 2011, By Mike Eby, Editor-in-Chief
Achieving energy performance goals for new commercial buildings...
Design and Commissioning Strategies for Data Centers
Jul 29, 2011, By Terry Gillick, Primary Integration Solutions, Inc.
Why using medium-voltage power distribution systems makes it possible to optimize reliability and efficiency...
DC House
Jul 29, 2011, By Satish Rajagopalan and Brian Fortenbery, EPRI
Realizing a cost-effective zero net energy building through direct current (DC) residential distribution...
Collaborative Design Conversion
Jul 29, 2011, By Dave Crumrine, P.E., and Doug Post, P.E., Interstates
How Interstates maximized construability and project value by converting to a gated design process...
DLR Group Designing Solar Array for NRG Energy at FedExField
Jul 25, 2011,
Design can produce enough power to run stadium on non-game days, support energy needs on game days for Washington Redskins...
The Design-Build Institute of America Addresses Use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) on Design-Build Projects
Jul 21, 2011,
New chapter of the Design-Build Manual of Practice includes BIM checklist and guide for design-build ...
Seven Utility Management Consulting Launches Energy Conservation and Engineering Services Practice
Jul 21, 2011,
The new practice team will perform comprehensive energy surveys and efficiency analyses on commercial and industrial buildings, equipment, and energy infrastructure, with recommendations and services to optimize energy efficiency and reduce operational energy costs...
DOE Announces Guide for 50 % More Energy Efficient Office Buildings
Jul 15, 2011,
The organization recently announced the release of the first in a new series of Advanced Energy Design Guides (AEDGs) to aid architects and engineers in the design of highly energy efficient office buildings...
American Institute of Architects to Develop Database of Stalled Projects Suitable for Investor Financing
Jul 6, 2011,
At CGI America Conference, AIA seizes initiative on credit in wake of banks’ reluctance to lend ...
Architecture Billings Index Remains in Reverse
Jun 28, 2011,
On the heels of a sizeable decrease in April, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) slowed even further in May...
