In Summer 2016, UBER Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) officially opened its doors in downtown Pittsburgh. As the main campus for UBER’s autonomous vehicle research and development labs, the building presented a unique design challenge. Vehicle testing garages sit side-by-side with state-of-the-art conference rooms and office space. This drove the need for zone control and specialized Read more
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The new standard sets guidelines for the safe implementation of rainwater harvesting components and systems in the U.S. and Canada Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council and CSA Group published the CSA B805/ICC 805 Rainwater Harvesting System standard for use in the U.S. and Canada. This new standard addresses the design, materials, installation and Read more
Atlanta — ASHRAE announces that applications for the new Certified HVAC Designer (CHD) certification are now open. World-wide computer-based testing opens June 3. “For a long time, the certification committee had suspected an HVAC Designer certification would serve the needs of members, but the ‘Industry Needs’ survey data emphasized just how much need and demand Read more
We are approaching the end of the 2018-2019 heating season in North America, although homeowners in the colder northern sections of the United States and throughout Canada will likely need their heating systems for another two, maybe even three months. As you know, our long cold seasons can take a heavy toll on hydronic heating Read more
College of DuPage (COD) Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) program Coordinator Bob Clark was recently named Postsecondary Career and Technical Educator of the Year by the Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education (IACTE). The IACTE awards promote excellence in career and technical education by recognizing individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to Read more