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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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Codes and Standards | Sep 18, 2017

Changes likely to come to federal wetlands regulations

However, states may step up regulations as feds relax them.

Codes and Standards | Sep 14, 2017

Gentrification means a new mindset for city planners

Rising rents elicit reexamination of zoning principles.

Codes and Standards | Sep 13, 2017

OSHA issues extension for compliance with crane operator certification requirements

Comments on proposed rule sought through Sept. 29.

Codes and Standards | Sep 12, 2017

Washington, D.C. is first LEED Platinum city in the world

All city government buildings are powered by renewables.

Codes and Standards | Sep 11, 2017

Natural solutions would be most effective flood resilience policies for Houston

New green infrastructure should be part of rebuild.

Codes and Standards | Sep 8, 2017

Los Angeles luxury high-rise is first U.S. apartment building to achieve WELL Multifamily certification

Hollywood Proper Residences have verified indoor air and water quality features.

Codes and Standards | Sep 7, 2017

More than half of Houston properties at high or moderate risk of flooding are not in FEMA flood zone

Properties outside of these zones are not required to carry flood insurance.

Codes and Standards | Sep 6, 2017

Seventy percent of contractors have trouble finding workers

AGC survey indicates that fewer companies may be able to bid on projects.

Codes and Standards | Sep 5, 2017

New CTBUH initiatives to investigate link between fire and façades

In wake of Grenfell tragedy, Council forms new workgroup.

Codes and Standards | Sep 1, 2017

U.S. markets with the largest hotel construction pipeline

New York has the largest hotel construction pipeline of any U.S. market.

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