Articles Tagged “NIST”

  • Consultative Council Report Highlights Four Areas in Need of Improvement

    Consultative Council Report Highlights Four Areas in Need of Improvement

    by Heidi Schwartz on Jul 19, 2012 | No Comments

    A new report by the National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council highlights four areas where the industry and the nation need to focus their efforts in order to improve buildings and infrastructure.

    Posted in Environment

  • Earthquake Engineering Lab Gets $12 Million

    Earthquake Engineering Lab Gets $12 Million

    by admin on May 17, 2011 | No Comments

    This will fund the major portion of an expansion of the earthquake engineering lab where, for the past 25 years, researchers have conducted experiments of building and testing large scale structures and bridges to advance seismic safety.

    Posted in Safety

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    HVAC Trends: Forging The Path

    by Trends Contributor on Jan 30, 2011 | No Comments

    As energy efficiency strategies get “smarter,” HVAC systems are one area of opportunity for facility managers.

    Posted in In-Depth Articles, Magazine, Technology, Topics, Trends

  • Smart Grids Gaining Momentum?

    Smart Grids Gaining Momentum?

    by admin on May 27, 2009 | No Comments

    Earlier this month, the first set of standards needed for the interoperability and security of smart grid development was announced.

    Posted in Energy

  • Special Report: Codes Under Fire

    Special Report: Codes Under Fire

    by TFM Editor on May 15, 2002 | No Comments

    Regulatory review proposes building code changes.

    Posted in Bonus Features, Construction & Renovation, Magazine, Safety, Security, Special Reports