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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 | Apr 24, 2017

ā€˜Staggering delays, exorbitant costsā€™ in New York City library, cultural building construction

Study finds significant problems with how city manages capital projects.

Codes and Standards | Apr 20, 2017

California lawmakers have had little success in attracting sports stadiums

Only one of several attempts has had an impact in recent years.

Codes and Standards | Apr 19, 2017

Dept. of Energy releases updated versions of EnergyPlus and OpenStudio building energy modeling tools

The updated versions includeĀ full support for variable speed DX coils, enhanced plant auto-sizing, new fan model, and support for non-rectangular windows.

Codes and Standards | Apr 18, 2017

K-12 school daylighting initiative created to promote best practices

Eneref Institute creates networking group of school administrators for ideas to overcome market obstacles.

Codes and Standards | Apr 17, 2017

OSHA delays enforcing crystalline silica standard in construction industry

Enforcement will beginĀ Sept. 23,Ā three months laterĀ than planned.Ā 

Codes and Standards | Apr 13, 2017

Former OSHA official publishes safety citations on his own

Under Trump orders, agency had stopped issuing ā€˜shamingā€™ press releases on major fines and safety violations.

Codes and Standards | Apr 12, 2017

Trump infrastructure task force suggests arbitration to speed projects

Permitting process could be reduced from 10 years to 2 years under the proposal.

Codes and Standards | Apr 11, 2017

2017 National Energy Codes Conference includes code boot camp, PNC Tower tour

TheĀ DOE-sponsored event will be held in PittsburghĀ July 17-20.

Codes and Standards | Apr 10, 2017

Congressional hearing on skills gap includes look at construction industry

Strategies to boost ranks of construction workers include mentoring programs, increased safety measures, trade group support, and outreach to school counselors.

Codes and Standards | Apr 6, 2017

Product-specific EPDs seen as key aid to earning green building credits

The product-specific EPDs allow designers to more quickly earn a LEED v4 credit in the Materials & Resources category.

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