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The Ultimate Project Triangle: Scope Schedule Budget

Putting together an efficient project plan for your business.

September 24, 2017

From the scope to scheduling to budget, everything must flow together for your plan to fall into place.

From the Outside In

Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS) improve health, and, therefore productivity.

September 22, 2017

Avoid the repercussions of a sick building, which leads to sick inhabitants.

Let’s Talk Geothermal

The benefits of geothermal systems far outweigh the costs associated with them.

September 22, 2017

Start the conversation about geothermal systems and watch the market follow suit.

Collaborative Health Care

Legionella Prevention/Mitigation – Part 2

What are the pros and cons of protective and mitigating systems?

September 21, 2017

John Gregory

Part two of this three-part series will discuss protective and mitigating systems, and provide the pros and cons of each one.

From Wastewater to Biomass

With proper treatment, wastewater can have beneficial reuses.

August 29, 2017

Once treated, wastewater flows to rivers or seas, or to other places where it can be used in other processes. But what happens to the solids extracted from wastewater at the treatment plants?

Hydronics Industry Alliance Introduces BEST

August 24, 2017

The free, interactive Building Efficiency System Tool (BEST) solves a long-standing industry issue of being able to accurately compare different styles of HVAC systems, which are all tested to different standards

FPE Corner

The Marco Polo Fire

What we know about the building and one of the largest fires in history.

August 24, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

Last month Honolulu experienced its largest, single-building fire in history. Here's a breakdown of how it happened.

Young Professionals + Integrated Design

Get With the Program

Some design plans can please everyone.

August 24, 2017

Cory Powers

How to put together a design program that gives a building its purpose and is a win-win for every team member involved.

Code Classroom

Emergency Showers and Eye/Face Wash Equipment: Part II

Flushing, testing and important considerations.

August 24, 2017

Ron George

Part two of a three-part series focuses on emergency face/wash equipment and important implications designers need to be aware of.

Collaborative Health Care

Legionella Prevention: Part 1

How to mitigate.

August 24, 2017

John Gregory

Part 1 of a three-part series, this article discusses important ways to control Legionella and identifies design guides, systems, design considerations, documentation and mitigation.