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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 | Feb 8, 2021

Alliance yields more accurate data for rating and certifying systems of construction materials

Crosswalk API offers trusted format to specify and procure healthier products.

Codes and Standards | Feb 4, 2021

2021 IBC requires automatic doors for entrances to public buildings

One door must be either a full power-operated door or a low-energy power-operated door.

Codes and Standards | Feb 3, 2021

Two new International Code Council online code tools released

Offer detailed information about global building code usage and U.S. adoptions.

Codes and Standards | Feb 2, 2021

Biden tells OSHA to bolster COVID-19 safety rules

Order could lead to a national playbook for fighting COVID-19 on jobsites.

Codes and Standards | Feb 1, 2021

Fenestration Alliance updates standard for mulled combination assemblies

Last updated in 2010, document describes procedures and requirements for air leakage, water resistance, and structural performance.

Codes and Standards | Jan 28, 2021

Natl. Fire Protection Assn. releases new energy storage system fact sheet

Comes as Biden Administration prepares ambitious clean energy agenda.

Codes and Standards | Jan 27, 2021

AECOM sues insurance carrier for payment of COVID-19 property damage claims

Claims ‘all-risk policies’ should have included millions of dollars of losses due to virus.

Codes and Standards | Jan 26, 2021

Updated guide to repair and rehabilitate existing concrete structures published

Document assesses how to adhere to code requirements.

Codes and Standards | Jan 25, 2021

New guide for skylight selection, daylighting design released

Free Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance document now available.

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