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American Standard Wins 2018 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award

October 8, 2018

The EPA recognized American Standard for demonstrating a commitment to water conservation through the Beauty in Motion truck tour, which showcased the brand’s newest WaterSense-labeled shower heads, faucets, and ultra-high efficiency toilets.

ASHRAE Learning Institute Announces Course Offerings for 2019 Winter Conference

October 1, 2018

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ASHRAE Learning Institute will offer five full-day seminars and 15 half-day courses during the conference.

AHR Expo Announces 2019 Innovation Award Winners

September 27, 2018

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Anvil picks up top plumbing award for AnvilPress.

USGBC-LA Calls for Submissions for 8th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards

September 20, 2018

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USGBC-LA Sustainable Team invites industry member to submit projects for the 8th Annual Awards.

Feature

The Building Research Establishment’s Green Plan

UK-based group adds to its sustainability options for the United States.

September 10, 2018

Steve Smith

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BREEAM is designed to give the AEC community a place to make continuous improvement.

Plumbing Engineer's Top 10 in Their 20s: Michelle Shadpour

Young engineers shine through commitment, perseverance and tenacity.

August 21, 2018

Sharon J. Rehana

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Michelle Shadpour, EIT, LEED AP, age 24 is a project manager at SC Engineers, San Diego. She is recognized as one of Plumbing Engineer's Top 10 in Their 20s and here's why...

The Future is Now

Is All Electricity Storage Created Equal?

Off-peak thermal storage methods for heating and cooling.

July 26, 2018

BF Nagy

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The market has different methods of thermal storage for heating and cooling that can provide comfort as well as cost savings.

Smart Heat is Better Heat

Smart, connected, communicating controls offer myriad benefits for building professionals. Increased use of artificial intelligence will provide even more comfort and energy savings.

July 26, 2018

Robert P. Mader

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The “internet of things” is just one of the reasons building professionals need to consider adding smart thermostats and other heating devices to their product lineups.