Information technology (IT) has been growing exponentially as people’s day-to-day lives grow more dependent on data processing.

Springfield School District, EDM – Architecture, Engineering, & Management, and Authorized Services of New England (ASNE) received the Project of the Year Award from Generac Industrial Power.

Sustainability represents many themes to many people. While some have a vested interest in maintaining continued success, others are committed to sustaining for the common good, whether it’s the elimination of poverty, preserving the environment, or other valuable causes.

Harvey, CEO, PassiveLogic, will examine present and future trends regarding artificial intelligence in the built environment

Paul Chaves, technical training manager, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US, will present “Getting Started with VRF: Best Practices and Common Misconceptions”

Editor’s Note: Every successful project starts with a framework. A vision statement. A blueprint.

The editors of Engineered Systems are proud to present The Blueprint — a Q&A interview with HVACR engineering’s leading voices. These one-on-one discussions will examine the trade’s history, current industry trends, and the factors shaping the sector’s future.

For decades, commercial buildings consisted of four walls and a roof. Over time, simple structures evolved into smart buildings, adding computerized control systems.

The inaugural AEC BuildTech Conference & Expo is a unique event spotlighting the latest design & building processes, products, and emerging technologies.

The idea for this month’s topic was hatched during a retro-commissioning project, but it offers lessons to be applied to new construction commissioning.

Last month, I discussed the benefits of HVAC infrastructure design-build (DB) opportunities for HVAC consulting firms and HVAC contractors. The two main reasons for pursuing DB HVAC infrastructure projects were twofold: