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International Code Council to Host Sessions on Building Codes at COP26 in Glasgow

October 27, 2021

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The Code Council will demonstrate the vital role building codes play in future-proofing communities at the COP26 event.

Penn Medicine Pavilion Marks Obtains Prestigious LEED Gold Building Certification for Sustainability

October 27, 2021

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New Penn hospital becomes largest LEED for Healthcare-certified project in the world to achieve this recognition for green design and construction.

Hydraulic Institute Circulator Pump Energy Rating Label Now Available on Participating Brands

October 26, 2021

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The labels appear on circulator pumps to help HVAC professionals understand and quantify the benefits brought by the advanced technology and on-board controls found on the latest circulators.

AHR Expo Announces 2022 Innovation Awards Winners

October 22, 2021

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Each year, winners are chosen in ten industry categories to represent the most innovative products and technologies hitting the market in the coming year.

ASHRAE Global Headquarters Reaches 'Fully' Net-Zero-Energy Milestone

October 22, 2021

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ASHRAE's new global headquarters will operate at net-zero-energy performance following the recent installation of a large photovoltaic system.

2022 Design & Construction Week Health and Safety Guidelines Updated

October 19, 2021

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Design & Construction Week, to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 8-10., features NAHB's International Builders' Show and NKBA's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show.

AHR Expo, ASHRAE and AHRI Leadership Return from Vegas JEPC Meeting, AHR Expo 2022 Returns Live

October 15, 2021

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Representatives from AHR Expo show management, along with co-sponsors ASHRAE and AHRI, met the week of Oct. 4 in Vegas for an in-person planning meeting for the 2022 event.

Alternative Energy

Electrification, Circa 1936

The electrification of rural America is seen as a significant achievement. Do we want to do something similar in 2021?

October 5, 2021

Max Rohr

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The electrification of heating, cooling and domestic hot water mechanical systems is a growing topic of conversation in the PHCP industry.

The Future is Now

Adaptation in America

We need to modify our homes and businesses for resilience to defend against health threats and intense weather events.

October 5, 2021

BF Nagy

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) It wasn’t enough that havoc from the global pandemic has continued for more than 18 months and despite vaccines, seems as if it could push well beyond two years.

ASHRAE, AABC, ACG and EMA Sign Memorandum of Understanding

October 1, 2021

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The agreement specifies the path forward and defines parameters by which the organizations will work cooperatively to promote the advancement of emerging research and technologies to support a more sustainable built environment.