AIA Selects Upjohn Research Initiative Projects

Grants awarded to initiatives that study various aspects of design within the built environment.

AIA Selects Upjohn Research Initiative Projects

Grants awarded to initiatives that study various aspects of design within the built environment.

OptiCool Announces Its Data Center Cooling System Is Seismic-Rated

OptiCool Technologies has announced that its data center rack cooling solution is NEBS Zone 4 Seismic GR-63 compliant, having passed rigorous testing where the data center cooling system remained operational after the equivalent of an 8.3 seismic event. 

OptiCool Announces Its Data Center Cooling System Is Seismic-Rated

OptiCool Technologies has announced that its data center rack cooling solution is NEBS Zone 4 Seismic GR-63 compliant, having passed rigorous testing where the data center cooling system remained operational after the equivalent of an 8.3 seismic event. 

Diabetes Meds Vary in Safety and Effectiveness, Study Shows

Every drug or drug combo for type 2 disease has its benefits and risks, British team says

Diabetes Meds Vary in Safety and Effectiveness, Study Shows

Every drug or drug combo for type 2 disease has its benefits and risks, British team says

Health Tip: Watch for Mental Health 'Red Flags' in Kids

Warning signs you shouldn't ignore include changes in sleep habits

Carnegie Mellon to Make IAQ Monitors Available at Public Libraries Nationwide

Carnegie Mellon University researchers believe that learning about the quality of the air you breathe should be as easy and inexpensive as borrowing a book from a library, and that's why they plan to provide free Speck air quality monitors to 100 public libraries nationwide.

Ryan Rademacher Promoted to VP of Design at Radius Track

Radius Track Corporation announced that Ryan Rademacher, AIA, has been promoted to Vice President of Design.

Health Tip: Watch for Mental Health 'Red Flags' in Kids

Warning signs you shouldn't ignore include changes in sleep habits

Carnegie Mellon to Make IAQ Monitors Available at Public Libraries Nationwide

Carnegie Mellon University researchers believe that learning about the quality of the air you breathe should be as easy and inexpensive as borrowing a book from a library, and that's why they plan to provide free Speck air quality monitors to 100 public libraries nationwide.

Ryan Rademacher Promoted to VP of Design at Radius Track

Radius Track Corporation announced that Ryan Rademacher, AIA, has been promoted to Vice President of Design.

BPI Introduces Healthy Home Evaluator Credential

The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) announced it is introducing the Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) credential to the home performance, weatherization, and healthy housing workforce, with the goal of breaking the link between unhealthy housing and unhealthy families through home performance interventions.

Perkins+Will Strengthens Global Workplace Leadership

The New York office of global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will announced today the addition of two leaders to its acclaimed workplace practice.

BPI Introduces Healthy Home Evaluator Credential

The Building Performance Institute Inc. (BPI) announced it is introducing the Healthy Home Evaluator (HHE) credential to the home performance, weatherization, and healthy housing workforce, with the goal of breaking the link between unhealthy housing and unhealthy families through home performance interventions.

Perkins+Will Strengthens Global Workplace Leadership

The New York office of global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will announced today the addition of two leaders to its acclaimed workplace practice.

Antipsychotics Don't Ease Delirium in Hospitalized Patients

These drugs won't prevent or effectively treat the condition, review suggests

Antipsychotics Don't Ease Delirium in Hospitalized Patients

These drugs won't prevent or effectively treat the condition, review suggests

Tubelite Expands Facility in Walker, Mich.

Continuing its steady growth, Tubelite Inc. completed a 33,000-square-foot expansion at its facility in Walker, Mich.

Tubelite Expands Facility in Walker, Mich.

Continuing its steady growth, Tubelite Inc. completed a 33,000-square-foot expansion at its facility in Walker, Mich.

New Control Networking Standard for the Industrial IoT to be Developed

LonMark International, with the cooperation of Echelon Corp., the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee TC-247, and LonMark Germany, announced plans to develop a new control-networking standard for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

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New Control Networking Standard for the Industrial IoT to be Developed

LonMark International, with the cooperation of Echelon Corp., the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee TC-247, and LonMark Germany, announced plans to develop a new control-networking standard for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Health Tip: Craving Something Crunchy?

Opt for a healthier choice

Revizto Readying Major Launch

For coverage of BIM and technology for architecture, engineering and construction, new information will be released soon from Revizto.

Pets Help Homeless Youth, Study Finds

They're less likely to engage in harmful behaviors, but many shelters won't accept animals

Injuries More Common in Teens Who Focus on Single Sport

Study shows the more teens specialize, the greater the risk of knee and hip problems

Caffeine Intake -- Even Dad's -- Linked to Miscarriage, Study Says

Behaviors prior to conception influence pregnancy loss

Ingersoll Rand Recognized by EPA for Climate Action

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the 2016 Climate Leadership Award recipients who will be honored for their leadership in helping fight climate change. Ingersoll Rand, Davidson, North Carolina, will be presented with an Organizational Leadership Award for phasing out HCFCs and other refrigerants.

PNNL to Help Advance Algorithms for Energy-Efficient Buildings

Buildings could use significantly less energy with the help of a new project announced by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at its Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The lab is being awarded $300,000 for the project which is part of DOE's new Small Business Vouchers Pilot.

Kyle Stanish Joins Klein and Hoffman as a Senior Associate

Klein and Hoffman announced that Kyle Stanish, Ph.D, S.E., P.E. has joined the company as a Senior Associate.

Health Tip: Make Your Workouts More Intense

Guidelines for safe exercise

Health Tip: Setting Goals for a Healthier Lifestyle

They could help prevent diabetes

Spare Dying Patients Electric Shocks From Heart Device, Docs Say

Many unaware that implantable defibrillator can be turned off in final days

Healthy Amount of Vitamin C Might Keep Cataracts at Bay

Key is to get the nutrient from foods rather than a supplement, researchers say

'Love Hormone' Levels in Pregnancy May Point to Risk for Postpartum Depression

Goal is to identify and treat this mental health issue early

New Webinars in Vectorworks Architecture Educational Series

Earn 1 AIA LU per episode while learning about the modernist and post-modern eras.

Daytime Sleepiness, Long Naps Linked to Heart Risks: Study

People who nap more than 1 hour a day also more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, researchers say

IAC Acoustics Names Darren Riley HVAC Silencer Sales Manager

IAC Acoustics, a division of Sound Seal, and a leading manufacturer of metal acoustical and noise control products and solutions serving the industrial, architectural, commercial, and construction industries, announced it has hired Darren Riley to serve as product sales manager for the HVAC Silencer Division.

CFSEI to Host Webinar on Steel Trusses, Blast Loads

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute will host a webinar on “Cold-Formed Steel Trusses and Blast Loads” on April 14 at 3:00 p.m. EDT.

Victaulic Introduces Coupling System for HDPE Pipe

Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, has announced the launch of its Refuse-to-Fuse™ system for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe. Featuring a range of couplings and fittings, the company says the system offers installation up to 10 times faster than fusing.

Health Highlights: March 23, 2016

Medicare May Soon Cover Program to Help Prevent Diabetes
Sleep Apnea Mask Maker Settles Lawsuit
Supreme Court Hearing on Employer Birth Control Coverage Law

Kristine Harding of Alabama to Lead NCARB

Distinguished member of the Board of Directors for the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards set to assume presidency in 2016.

Why IICRC Is The Top Carpet Cleaning Institute In The Nation

Industry professionals expect a lot from the carpet cleaning institute they are associated with and the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification IICRC strives to meet this expectation. There are thousands and thousands of technicians in the field and homeowners are often frustrated with how the indu

Rittal Introduces New Rack and Row Precision IT Cooling

Rittal Corp. has introduced a new refrigerant-based rack and row cooling solution, known as LCP DX, for heat removal of critical IT components. The line is available in two models, as a rack or in-line solution.

Well: Mind-Based Therapies May Ease Lower Back Pain

People with back pain who learned meditation had an easier time doing things like getting up out of a chair and putting on their socks.

Many Parents Skeptical of Online Doctor Ratings, Poll Finds

But one-third turn to Internet to choose physicians

John Birazzi Joins Klein and Hoffman as New Firm Owner

Klein and Hoffman announced a new company shareholder, John Birazzi, AIA, CSI, CDT, Leed AP, as Associate Principal.

60,000 U.S. Kids Treated for Accidental Medicine Poisoning a Year

Toddlers account for 7 out of 10 cases, report says

Solar-Powered Data Center Aims at Net Zero Energy Computing

The Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC), its member universities, and the city of Holyoke, Massachusetts, have announced the launch of the Mass Net Zero Data Center (MassNZ), an experimental, solar-powered, micro data center that is the first of its kind in New England.

ROCKFON Breaks Ground on First North American Facility

ROCKFON hosted a celebration event for the groundbreaking of its first North American acoustic ceiling panel manufacturing facility, under construction in Marshall County, Miss.

CDC: 116 Cases of Zika in U.S. Residents in First 2 Months of Year

Nearly all had a probable link to travel to a Zika-endemic area outside the United States, agency says

Gene Tests May Help Predict Outcomes in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

Women with mutations in some 'DNA repair' genes may survive much longer, research shows

Ice Energy, Riverside Public Utilities Share Award for Boosting Local Economy

Ice Energy’s partnership with Riverside (California) Public Utilities (RPU) was honored with a Public-Private Partnership award, recognizing their commitment to job creation and economic growth. The award was given by California’s Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP), the region’s largest economic development organization.

Automated Logic Invests in Magnum Energy Solutions

Magnum Energy Solutions, a provider of energy management solutions, announced that Automated Logic Corp. has made an equity investment in the business. Automated Logic provides building automation and control systems through a nationwide dealer network.

Health Tip: Alzheimer's Disease Can Interfere With Sleep

How caregiver can help

RCI Founder Bob Lyons Passes Away

RCI was founded in 1983 by Robert "Bob" Lyons.

DOE Recognizes Orlando Better Buildings Partners for Energy Efficiency Upgrades

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recognized the city of Orlando, Florida, and Parkway Properties for their leadership in improving energy efficiency across a combined 20 million square feet of building space by 20 percent within 10 years.

Health Tip: Enjoy a Healthy Family Vacation

Stay active and make healthier food choices

Atlanta’s Coolray Announces National Alliance, The Wrench Group

Coolray, a leading Atlanta-based provider of heating, cooling, and plumbing services, has announced its partnership with The Wrench Group, an alliance of four top home services companies in the United States with the support of Investcorp, a leading provider and manager of alternative investment products.

Tubelite Promotes Steve Jaskolski to VP of Operations

Most recently, Jaskolski served as director of operations for the company’s facility in Walker, Mich.

Health Tip: Use Proper Lifting Technique

To prevent straining your back

NCARB to Give News on Licensing at AIA 2016

At this year's AIA Convention look for several major announcements from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

OpTerra Energy Services Opens San Diego Office

OpTerra Energy Services, an Oakland, California-based energy services company, announced it has opened a new office in San Diego to support the region’s growing sustainability needs in both the private and public sector.

Could Too Much Cellphone Time Signal Anxiety, Depression?

Some college students use their mobile device as a 'security blanket,' study says

Landis Mechanical Group Joins Linc Service Franchise Network

ABM Industries Inc. announced that Landis Mechanical Group Inc. has signed a franchise agreement to join its Linc Service franchise network. Landis Mechanical Group is a leading provider of mechanical contracting services in Leesport, Pennsylvania.

Two-Dose Chickenpox Shot Gets the Job Done, Study Shows

Adding second shot at ages 4 to 6 is almost 100 percent effective

PIMA, IMT and CEIR Release 2015 I-Codes Design Guide

PIMA, IMT and the CEIR have released the Roof and Wall Thermal Design Guide: Applying the Prescriptive Insulation Standards of the 2015 I-Codes.

Research Offers Clues to Dementia With Language Loss

In this rarer form of brain illness, protein plaques appear to clump more prominently in certain areas

SolarCity Launches Smart Energy Home in Hawaii

SolarCity is introducing a Smart Energy Home offering to new residential customers in Hawaii. It includes advanced technology: solar photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, smart electric water heaters, and the Nest Learning Thermostat, all coordinated by a home gateway.

DOE Issues a Notice of Open Meetings Pertaining the Circulator Pumps Working Group

The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a pre-publication Federal Register notice of open meetings pertaining to the circulator pumps working group.

If Younger Sibling Arrives Before 1st Grade, Kids Less Likely to Be Obese: Study

But children who didn't have a younger sibling by first grade much more likely to be obese

Exercise Doesn't Seem to Affect Breast Density

Physical activity's positive effect on breast cancer stems from another cause, researchers suggest

Health Tip: Coping With Low Blood Pressure

What to do if you have symptoms

Diabetes May Raise Risk for Dangerous Staph Infection

Researchers believe the disease might dampen immune system, leaving people more vulnerable

Health Tip: Soothing Pinkeye Discomfort

Things you can do at home

Doctor's Empathy Boosts Patient Satisfaction

Study finds wait time, appointment length secondary

Well: Ask Well: Does Skipping Breakfast Cause Weight Gain?

The long-promoted idea that a hearty breakfast is good for your health is not backed by scientific evidence.

Dan Burke of Goettl Air Conditioning Honored with Skip Snyder Humanitarian Award

ACCA has honored Dan Burke, chairman of Goettl Air Conditioning, Tempe, Arizona, with the 2016 Skip Snyder Humanitarian Award. The award was presented today as part of a MainStage Session at the ACCA 2016 conference.

ARCOM, Tarkett North America Sign Agreement

The goal of this partnership is to promote Tarkett flooring solutions to architects, engineers and design professionals through the leading specification software MasterSpec.

WaterFurnace Announces Return of SEVENbration Savings

WaterFurnace International Inc., a leading manufacturer of geothermal and water source heat pumps, has announced the return of its SEVENbration savings event for the company’s high-efficiency 7 Series variable capacity geothermal heat pump.

NCARB to Launch Alternative to Licensure

Starting this summer, design professionals with more than five years of experience will be able to pursue licensure through NCARB’s new e-Portfolio option.

Certain Biopsy Method Tied to Better Outcomes After Kidney Cancer

Image-guided testing of tissue from the kidney mass may lead to improved treatments, researchers say

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AAON Breaks Ground on New Engineering Research and Development Lab

AAON Inc., a leading manufacturer of heating and cooling equipment, announced that it has broken ground on a new engineering research and development laboratory at its Tulsa, Oklahoma, manufacturing facility. The three-story 75,000-square-foot facility will be both an acoustical and performance measuring laboratory.

High Performance Acoustic Ceiling Panels

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Well: Don’t Post About Me on Social Media, Children Say

The first babies of Facebook are now preteens, and they are not happy with the digital record of their lives created by their parents.

Health Highlights: March 8, 2016

Walmart Chicken Nuggets Recalled Due to Risk of Metal Pieces
Maria Sharapova Tests Positive for Banned Substance
U.S. Government Sending Blood Products to Pu

Emerson’s Sensi Wi-Fi Thermostat Now Works Directly with Amazon Echo

Emerson announced that its Sensi™ Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat now works with Amazon Echo and Alexa, the Amazon cloud-based voice service.

Saving on Labor and Material Costs for Roof Insulation

An increase in labor costs, coupled with a shortage of workers, continues to deliver a double wallop to professional roofers’ bottom lines.

Football's Concussion-Prevention Efforts May Be Spurring More Leg Injuries

Study suggests college rules to lessen head injuries might be causing more knee, ankle problems

Candidates With More 'Mature' Faces May Get Older People's Votes

But politicians who look competent appeal to all ages, researchers say

As Caregivers, Women May Suffer More Than Men

Findings might reflect widespread gender biases, researchers say

Marley Introduces New Wireless Thermostat Kit

Marley Engineered Products (MEP) has announced the introduction of a new, easy-to-install method for wireless heating control with its Honeywell RedLINK™-compatible Wireless Thermostat Kit.

Wind Uplift Resistance System

Tectura Designs

New Tests May Help Combat Melanoma, Expert Says

Doctors now have genetic and molecular tools for diagnosing the deadly skin cancer

Well: More Support for Early Exposure to Peanuts to Prevent Allergies

Two new studies provide further support that very early exposure to peanuts and some other foods could prevent food allergies.

Firestone Names 2016 Master Contractor Program Winners

Annual awards honor contractors for achieving excellence in commercial and industrial roofing installations.

IoT Leader Secures $25 Million in Equity Financing

Enlighted Inc., a leading provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for commercial buildings, announced that the company secured $25 million in Series D funding to accelerate its IoT app development and expand international distribution to France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Protein-Heavy Meals Make You Feel Fuller, Sooner: Study

Whether that will lead to weight loss over time is still unclear, however

Dexter + Chaney and Procore Partner to Offer Integrated Project Management

Dexter + Chaney, a provider of cloud-based construction enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, has announced a technology partnership with Procore Technologies Inc., a provider of cloud-based construction project management software, to offer integrated project management and accounting.

Low Vitamin D Levels May Signal More Aggressive Prostate Cancer

But men should not expect supplements to ward off fast-growing tumors, expert says