Computers & Software

Designers Stress Importance of Early Energy Modeling

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:14:00 +0000

In a new feature available to members of BuildingGreen, Environmental Building News stresses the importance of modeling “early” and “often” for the biggest savings in energy and costs.

Building Information Modeling and Lighting Design

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:38:00 +0000

By James S. Bates, P.E., LC, LEED AP, and Kenz Meliani, P.E., LC, LEED AP, HDR Architecture, Inc.

The pros and cons of using building information modeling (BIM) on today's digitally informed lighting designs

BICSI Fall 2012 Field Report

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:08:00 +0000

By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant

Held September 16-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., the BICSI 2012 Fall Conference drew more than 4,000 attendees, exhibitors, and visitors.

Interstates Control Systems, Inc. Achieves CSIA's Certified Member Status for Fourth Time

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:49:00 +0000

Interstates Control Systems, Inc. was recently reviewed by an independent auditor and has achieved the Control System Integrators Association’s (CSIA) Certified Member status for the fourth time.

Mobile Apps in the Electrical Construction Industry

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:18:00 +0000

By Mike Eby, Editor-in-Chief

According to a press release issued by Gartner — an information technology research and advisory company — late last year, Apple and Android app stores offer hundreds of thousands of applications to mobile users. The research firm forecasts that by 2014, there will be more than 70 billion mobile application downloads from app stores every year. That’s a staggering number! This means there’s most likely an app available right now to help you do whatever it is you wish to accomplish.

Sharing Data in the Construction Industry

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:13:00 +0000

By Ray Chen, Faith Technologies

Technologically speaking, the construction industry lags other industries, such as retail, manufacturing, finance, logistics, and health care. However, people in the construction industry aren’t behind; we are just as likely as those in other industries to adopt, embrace, or resist individual technologies, such as mobile devices, tablets, GPS-enabled devices, and other gadgets.

American Institute of Architects Launches Education and Training Portal

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:53:00 +0000

New portal to host contract documents training, education resources in one convenient place

New portal to host Contract Documents training, education resources in one convenient place

Patti Engineering Unveils Platform to Share Industry Expertise, Engage with Community

Tue, 08 May 2012 20:53:00 +0000

Patti Engineering, Inc. recently introduced new blog Engineer Chatter

Overcoming Data Privacy Hurdles in a Smart Grid

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:12:00 +0000

Data access and security issues related to Smart Grid implementation

Power Matters Alliance Opens for Business

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:18:00 +0000

IEEE announces the Power Matters Alliance (PMA) is now opening its doors to new members