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ASHRAE Leadership Addresses Canada Legislative Committee on Energy Efficiency

November 26, 2018

ASHRAE provided testimony focused on the technical tools, standards and guidelines it develops that can help government – and the private sector – deliver on energy efficiency and building performance.

asthma & allergy friendly(R) Certification Mark Now More Accessible to Manufacturers

November 15, 2018

Certified products help consumers address indoor air quality, limit their exposure to harmful chemicals and reduce allergens and irritants that can trigger symptoms.

RPA Upgrades BEST

November 15, 2018

The BEST 2.0 now has an even easier-to-use “dashboard” feature preloaded with different system configurations.

USGBC, BRE Team Up to Advance Green Buildings, Communities and Cities

November 14, 2018

The organization’s LEED and BREEAM are the two most widely used green building programs in the world.

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 12000-2018 Now Available

November 9, 2018

Voluntary consensus addresses hazardous nature of pathogens and infectious diseases that play dangerous roles for pipe trade workers, maintenance personnel and other construction craftspeople.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Committee Members

November 8, 2018

Members will work toward the development of the 2021 editions of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code and Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code.

ASHRAE and Partners Release 2018 International Green Construction Code

November 8, 2018

The groundbreaking model for building codes helps municipalities save money, protect resources and increase the resilience, safety and standards of living for communities across the globe.

Plumbing, Hydronics Systems and Legionella

ASHRAE Seeks Third Round of Comments on Legionella Guideline 12

November 5, 2018

Guideline 12 is open for a 45-day public review until Dec. 17.

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The Building Research Establishment’s Green Plan

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

November 3, 2018

Steve Smith

The UK-based Building Research Establishment, or BRE, has teamed up with global architecture, engineering and design firm HOK and plans to release the standard in January.