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Rochester, Minn., plans extensive geothermal network

The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks. The city is constructing Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that consist of ambient pipe loops connecting multiple buildings and delivering thermal heating and cooling energy via water-source heat pumps.




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Engineers

Engineering goes hand-in-hand with design, putting a practical lens on the architect’s vision and finding the best way to make it happen. Without a talented engineer, the project will never reach completion, and certainly will not reach the standards of functionality and sustainability that the architect and client are seeking.

Feb 21, 2013

BD+C's 2008 White Paper: Green Buildings + Climate Change

In this White Paper, we provide concrete ways in which AEC professionals can have a positive role in addressing climate change.

Rob Cassidy | Feb 21, 2013

4 ways to wow community college clients

We've got a great March issue in the works ... here's a preview of our Cover Story, "How to Win…
Feb 20, 2013

Group of West Coast civil engineers developing building standards for tsunamis

A group of civil engineers from around the western U.S. is developing additions to the building code to address the threat of a tsunami.

David Barista | Feb 19, 2013

Napkin sketch 2.0: High-tech pen allows designers to draw 3D structures

We already have 3D printers, so why not 3D pens? U.S. startup WobbleWorks is rethinking the napkin…
Sasha Reed | Feb 15, 2013

What I learned at MCA Chicago last week: managing construction projects is tougher than rocket science

Last week my colleague and I attended the Mechanical Contractor Association’s Tech Day Conference…
Smart Buildings | Feb 14, 2013

Minneapolis joins energy benchmarking trend for commercial buildings

Minneapolis is the latest major metro to require large commercial buildings to benchmark and disclose their energy and water use.

Feb 13, 2013

EYP Energy and The Weidt Group merge

February 13, 2013 – EYP Energy, a division of EYP, Inc., today announced a strategic merger with…
Feb 8, 2013

5 factors to consider when designing a shade system

Designing a shade system is more complex than picking out basic white venetian blinds. Here are five elements to consider when designing an interior shade system.

Feb 8, 2013

Modest growth predicted for engineering, construction mergers

Small and mid-market deals and construction materials drive activity; U.S. is the most active individual nation.

Feb 7, 2013

Rich Smith named President at Henderson Engineers

LENEXA, Kan. - February 7, 2013 - Henderson Engineers, Inc. (HEI), a national top 10…
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