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ANSI/ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 180-2008 addresses inspection and maintenance of HVAC systems.

Fingerprint service is a two-week assessment focused on improving site productivity, reliability practices and maintenance costs.

The Operations and Performance Management Professional Certification (OPMP) demonstrates knowledge of the management of facility operations and maintenance.

Church has faith in Barix products for control, automation and security applications.

Honeywell will expand the plant’s existing DCS, add a UniSim operator training simulator, and improve plant security.

The Arc Flash Information Resource Center provides employers, plant managers, and safety personnel with a clear guide to arc flash safety regulations and procedures in an easy-to-follow format.

Could it be that high fuel prices, the weak dollar and crises in the U.S. manufacturing industry are creating opportunities? Andy Chatha of ARC Advisory Group thinks so. He says the U.S. industry has suddenly become competitive on the world market, and companies are no longer moving operations overseas. Instead, many are expanding their facilities, and he predicts a boom in automation right here in the U.S.

Guide describes specific tasks to successfully implement the commissioning process for HVAC&R systems.

ABB reported record orders, revenues and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) in the second quarter of 2008, with net income reaching $975 million.

Booklet describes the 10 most common and costly errors that companies make when preparing product news releases.

ASHRAE announced the recipients of 16 scholarships totaling $85,000 for the 2008-09 academic year. The students are all pursuing courses leading to a career within the HVAC&R industry.

Hogan is currently CEO of GE Healthcare and is a member of the GE Senior Executive Council. He will join ABB on September 1, 2008.

The Packers use Eagle Technology's ProTeus Enterprise system, Metasys and ProLink, a web-based Service Request, Preventive Maintenance (PM) Task module.

Autodesk and Bentley agreed to expand interoperability between their portfolios of architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) software.

Bruce Hunn was named director of strategic technical programs, and Claire Ramspeck was named director of technology.

The four-color brochure discusses the BAS Remote family of remote I/O products that allow expansion of BACnet systems in the field.

The tools are compatible with Autodesk design software as well as software from other industry providers through the Green Building XML (gbXML) schema.

Siemens Building Technologies provided an investment-grade energy audit at Allegheny College, the first step in a total energy use reduction plan.

NewEnergy Alliance is a group of companies aimed to forge a new electricity load response model in the building automation industry.

The Alliance reflects a commitment to drive innovations in demand response that will create smarter buildings and promote environmentally sound business practices.