LEED, a program for the certification of design, construction, maintenance, and operations of green buildings, certifies more than 1.85 million square feet of commercial building space daily.
RSES grants certificate member specialist status; the Rocky Mountain Institute names new managing director of buildings practice; more HVAC organization news briefs.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA SB 20-2015, Guide to Understanding Smoke Control Systems. This is a new standard that was developed by the NEMA Fire, Life Safety, Security, and Emergency Communications Section.
ACCA announced it has received approval for Ohio Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) for its in-person residential and commercial Design for Quality Installation Courses. Participants can earn 24 CEUs for successfully completing each course.
New chapters on smart building systems and moisture management in buildings are included in the 2015 ASHRAE Handbook—HVAC Applications. The newly published HVAC Applications volume is comprised of more than 60 chapters covering a wide range of facilities and topics.