By Anne Vazquez, on September 27, 2006, at 6:39 am Proposed addendum i will be open for public comment until November 6, 2006. Interested parties can read the proposed addendum and comment on it by visiting www.ashrae.org/publicreviews.
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, specifies minimum ventilation rates and indoor air quality requirements for commercial and institutional buildings. The proposed addendum removes the existing requirement for an increase to the ventilation rates prescribed in Table 6-1 (and/or an increase in air cleaning) for smoking areas. It also strikes informative language explaining why specific rates for smoking areas cannot be prescribed, adds a reference to Section 5.18 smoking-related
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By Anne Vazquez, on September 26, 2006, at 6:47 am More than 175 architecture and design professionals, customers, dealers, and vendor partners celebrated the grand opening of the KI Design Resource Center in Atlanta on Thursday, September 14. KI manufactures furniture and wall system solutions for college and universities, K-12, health care, government and, corporate markets.
The grand opening event featured a club-like atmosphere, complete with “designer” martinis served ice luge-style, hors d’oeuvres inspired by Southern cuisine, and a DJ playing tunes from the local music scene. Firms that joined KI at the event included Gensler, Heery, HOK, TVS, Cooper Carey, The Facility Group, and Gardner Spencer Smith Hench
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By Anne Vazquez, on September 26, 2006, at 6:35 am Turner Construction Company announced yesterday that construction costs in the third quarter of 2006 are projected to increase over the second quarter. According to the Turner Building Cost Index, the third quarter 2006 index will rise to 801, showing a 1.78% increase over the second quarter 2006 index of 787 and a 10.33% increase over the third quarter 2005 index of 726. Turner has made its quarterly forecast for more than 60 years.
According to Karl F. Almstead, the Turner vice president responsible for the Building Cost Index, “The frenzied market activity of the past several quarters appears to
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By Anne Vazquez, on September 25, 2006, at 6:51 am Cummins Power Generation, a division of Cummins Inc., announces price increases for its commercial generator set products between 15 kW and 2700 kW. Prices of EPA Tier 3-certified generator sets will rise by up to 10% while prices of EPA Tier 2-certified generator sets will rise by up to 7%.
Prices have been raised in part due to market conditions and the rising cost of raw materials. The higher prices also reflect the advanced technology used to achieve the lower emissions levels mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take effect on January 1, 2007.
“These
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By Anne Vazquez, on September 25, 2006, at 6:36 am The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized eight small businesses and two congregations for their energy efficiency efforts that have prevented over one million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions and saved $66,000 in annual utility costs. The agency gives Energy Star awards to small businesses, congregations, institutions, and associations that promote energy efficiency in their facilities.
“Whether you are running a place of business, or a place of worship, getting the most out of your energy dollars just makes sense,” said U.S. EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson.
Small businesses and congregations that invest strategically can cut
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