Ernie Faulkner Interview
Triangle ASHRAE – History Interview
Interview – Ernie Faulkner – Past President of Triangle Chapter 1980-1981
Interview given by Erik Hahn – Current President of Triangle ASHRAE 2012-2013
Date Given: May 8th, 2013
How did you first get started in this business and eventually come to be a part of ASHRAE?
Dr. Tom's Classroom PE Exam Review
Here's a message from Dr. Tom about his upcoming PE Exam Review Course:
I’m cranking up to get folks signed up for the Summer 2013 course. It will start the week of May 8th, and run for 20 weeks, all online. I have attached a schedule. The cost can be distributed over the course by purchasing separate modules, or purchase the entire set at a discount.
I would appreciate you letting the members of your chapter know about this opportunity. Those interested can contact me by email, or phone. They can also visit my website www.drtomsclassroom.com for more information.
Thank you,
Tom Brown
919-210-7666
Click HERE for the schedule.
Steady Increase in U.S. Construction Activity Projected Through 2014
Commercial buildings expected to set pace with double-digit gains in spending next year
By Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA
AIA Chief Economist
Even though growth in the U.S. economy continues to be disappointing, nonresidential construction activity is projected to see healthy if unspectacular gains this year, with construction spending for buildings rising by 5.0 percent in 2013 before accelerating to 7.2 percent in 2014. The construction of commercial facilities is expected to lead the upturn, with spending gains of almost 9 percent this year and nearly 11 percent next year, led by double-digit gains in hotel construction. Industrial construction spending is projected to nearly match the overall nonresidential building totals this year and next, while institutional construction activity should lag behind, with modest single-digit gains over each of the next two years. Healthcare is expected to be the strongest institutional sector.
Read more: Steady Increase in U.S. Construction Activity Projected Through 2014
Bills target renewable energy standards in three states
Posted on 02/27/2013 by Dan Haugen
A bill in Missouri would allow energy from large hydro facilities, like the Table Rock Dam, to count toward the state’s renewable standard. (Photo by jeff brown via Creative Commons)
Ohio’s energy efficiency and renewable standards will be on trial again this year in the state’s legislature.
The Buckeye State is among a few Midwestern battlegrounds where lawmakers associated with a conservative policy group are working to freeze, repeal, or otherwise weaken renewable energy policies.
Read more: Bills target renewable energy standards in three states
Achieving Success in a Dysfunctional Building-Controls Environment
By THOMAS HARTMAN, PE
Mar. 6, 2013
Is today's building controls environment totally dysfunctional? The short answer may well be yes. But whether it is actually broken or simply suffering because of other industry problems doesn’t change the fact that many projects that are being started today will, without special attention, be turned over with controls that underperform.
The real issue is how to make building controls more successful now. In earlier columns I have stressed the need for design engineers to become more involved in implementation of the control systems they specify. But in today’s fragmented building construction process, it is still almost always left up to the controls contractor to make it all work, regardless of the array of points and sequences that have been specified.
Read more: Achieving Success in a Dysfunctional Building-Controls Environment
Letter from Paul Stahl Scholarship Recipient
Dear Mr. Woodard and ASHRAE Triangle Chapter,
With upmost gratitude, I would like to thank you and everyone involved for the opportunity that was provided to me this past year. I was able to utilize the financial aid extensively and engage in my studies to a greater extent. In response, my GPA increased to a 4.0 and I have presently became first rank in my junior class due to the relieved financial stress. Your act of kindness and respect was nowhere near underestimated, nor taken advantage of and I cannot express my sincere appreciation for your scholarship, that was given to me, enough. I would like to send the best of wishes to the future success of your company and hope that you all can join me in saying, GO PACK!
Sincerely,
Justin Runyon