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The Future is Now

Viral Stories of Failure and Triumph

Proper installation of pipe insulation is good for business.

January 31, 2019

We now live in a world where the mainstream media and social media are serving up daily news less distinguishable from entertainment than ever before.

Code Classroom

Thermal Insulation for Buildings, Pipe and Mechanical Equipment

Exploring insulation materials and equipment.

January 31, 2019

Ron George

Thermal insulation is a natural or manufactured material that retards or slows down the flow of heat.

FPE Corner

The FM Handbook and Early Sprinkler Hydraulic Calculations

Browse through the handbook and glimpse the basis for many of the things we still do today.

January 31, 2019

Samuel S. Dannaway

In this column, I would like to focus on the handbook’s approach to sprinkler system hydraulic calculations. Note that hydraulically calculated sprinkler systems did not appear in NFPA 13 until the 1972 edition.

John Lansing Receives a 2018 WPC Scholarship

John Lansing Receives a WPC Scholarship

January 28, 2019

This is the first time since 2005 that an applicant from the United States was awarded this scholarship.

Final Four Selected for MCAA’s Student Chapter Competition

January 28, 2019

As the acting mechanical subcontractor, Students Chapters were tasked with purchasing all equipment and materials and providing all necessary labor and equipment to complete the entire mechanical scope of work.

2018 Edition of ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000 Now Available

January 25, 2019

Series 6000 addresses minimum requirements for medical gas systems inspectors, verifiers, maintenance personnel and instructors.

Sheila J. Hayter: Steward Of The Built Environment

January 23, 2019

Ashlei Williams

Meet ASHRAE’s 2018-2019 president who is dedicated to building our new energy future.

ASHRAE Announces Nominees for 2019-2020 Slate of Officers and Directors

ASHRAE Wraps Up Successful 2019 Winter Conference, AHR Expo

January 17, 2019

The conference's technical program featured more than 300 presentations, with interest surrounding this year’s new track, "Renewable and Natural Systems," where session topics included exploring energy technologies, renewable energy sources and the future of the smart grid.

ASHRAE Announces Nominees for 2019-2020 Slate of Officers and Directors

January 15, 2019

Nominations for officers and directors were made by the ASHRAE Nominating Committee from a list recommended by individual members and from Chapters Regional Conferences.