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“Buildings Shall Be Capable Of…,”
This is a term that many of us, especially mechanical engineers and building automation professionals, are familiar with when writing the sequence of operations for a building’s controls system. Owners often ask that engineers specify what a “building automation system shall be capable of” in terms of operations or performance.

by James D. Qualk LEED AP | March 2, 2010 | Comments (2)

Innovation Still Matters
What have you done this week to inspire your customers and employees to be excited about your products or services? 

by Tim Fausch | February 26, 2010 | Comments (1)

A Business Lesson from Braveheart, Al and Ellen
One of my favorite scenes from the 1995 film Braveheart takes place on the battlefield before the hand-to-hand combat takes place. In a rousing speech, Scotsman William Wallace challenges his troops to stay and fight. His words whip them into a frenzy. 

by Tim Fausch | February 5, 2010 | Comments (4)

Fluff vs. Depth


by Jim Groff | February 2, 2010 | Comments (4)

Net Zero Energy Buildings
Most people reading the news items or blogs on ED+C and Sustainable Facility magazines’ websites have jobs directly related to the building design, construction and operations industry. 


by James D. Qualk LEED AP | February 2, 2010 | Comments (1)

Green marketing: A new era of accountability?
With so many manufacturers touting the environmental benefits of their products, there’s little doubt that some of those claims are less than forthright. In fact, the mainstream media has taken notice – an indication that the backlash against greenwashing is already in full swing and that, increasingly, all things “green” will be treated with greater scrutiny. 

by Jim Groff | January 4, 2010 | Comments (2)

A Global Warming Tax on Your Business?
If forced to take a side, I would join the ranks of global warming skeptics.  

by Tim Fausch | December 11, 2009 | Comments (12)

Does LEED Have a Problem? – Part II
Last month, those of us who were in Phoenix for Greenbuild witnessed the continuing strength and momentum of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. More than 28,000 people made the pilgrimage to Phoenix for this well-organized conference.

by James D. Qualk LEED AP | December 3, 2009 | Comments (6)

Five Reasons to Give Thanks
With 2009 ticking down, it would be so easy to reflect on the hardships our country has endured this year.

by Tim Fausch | November 25, 2009 | Comments (5)

Marriott Bets $3 Billion on Indy Development
One of the benefits of my job is the ability to view construction projects in progress throughout the country. During a recent trip to Indianapolis, I took a few minutes to take in Marriott Place, a stunning downtown development slated for completion in February 2011.

by Tim Fausch | November 13, 2009 | Comments (4)

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