As many communities are setting up alternative care sites in response to spikes in COVID-19, the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force announced the availability of the Alternate Care Site HVAC Guidebook, which was developed by the ASHRAE Alternate Care Sites Task Force. Read More …
2021 AHR Expo Important Planning Updates
Recently, the AHR Expo conducted a survey to gauge industry interest in moving the 2021 show to March. Survey results indicate the proposed date change is preferred by nearly 80% of exhibitor and attendee participants. Read More …
EMA Launches Virtual O&M Training for Engineers & Facility Managers
The Energy Management Association has created a new virtual course aimed at providing commercial and public building personnel with the tools they need to increase energy efficiency, reduce costs and optimize systems. Read More …
American Iron and Steel Institute Report Supports Development of New Energy Standard
The American Iron and Steel Institute has published a new cold-formed steel framing research report, “AISI RP20-2: Development of a U-Factor Calculation Procedure for Cold-Formed Steel C-Shaped Clear Wall Assemblies.” The report is available for free download at http://www.buildusingsteel.org. Read More …
CxEnergy 2020 Virtual Conducts Webinar on Key Changes in ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019—Energy Standard for Buildings
The CxEnergy 2020 Virtual webinar series will next examine the overhauled ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019 which provides minimum requirements for energy-efficient designs for buildings. The timely event includes an examination of the commissioning requirements Read More …
ASHRAE Publishes Updated Legionella Guideline
ASHRAE has published an updated guideline to assist in control of legionellosis associated with building water systems. Read More …
ASHRAE Adds New Courses to Learning Institute’s 2020 Spring Online Course Series
ASHRAE has added four new courses to its 2020 spring online instructor-led course series from ASHRAE Learning Institute. The online offerings run through June. Read More …