Architecture is one of the disciplines with the highest student loan balances in the country, with the average architecture student graduati...

March 2014 - Changes to electronic signatures under Rule 61G15-23-003 , Procedures for Signing and Sealing Electronically Transmitted Pla...

March 3, 2014--RGD was happy to host several clients behind the lines at this year's Honda Classic at PGA National.   Participating cli...

In the last 6 years, there has been a significant shift in the U.S. Green Building Council LEED rating system. This shift has been marked b...

A look at a cold-aisle containment systems installed  by Facebook in one of its Silicon Valley data centers. An important component of ...

The modern home is well equipped with some degree of intelligence. From smart thermostats to home security systems, we are finding new ways...

CAD software has been the industry norm for years, but recent developments in technology are causing the CAD culture to shift.   For engi...

This past week, The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched LEED v4, the newest version of the LEED green building program.  This enhan...

Preventing  HVAC coils from corroding can be frustrating.  It is difficult to protect against environmental pollutants such as salt-air, pe...

"The scientific man does not aim at an immediate result. He does not expect that his advanced ideas will be readily taken up. His wo...

Lighting and HVAC systems are the primary culprits of high energy bills.   According to the U.S. Department and Energy's Efficiency and...

Fans account for a large amount of the energy consumed in HVAC systems.  According to Michael Ivanovich--director of strategic energy initi...

Common in Europe and Asia, VRF systems have recently become more popular in North America.  Its  ability to respond to fluctuation in space...

The Engineer Debate: Quantity vs. Quality According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of science and engineering jobs in ...

One of the most common forms of air distribution for HVAC system is overhead mixing, which is why you will often see air distribution devic...

HVAC commissioning can enhance the lifespan  of your mechanical equipment.  What is HVAC Commissioning?   HVAC commissioning is a th...

Autodesk, Inc. has signed an agreement with Graitec shareholders in order to acquire certain technologies, including Graitec's Advan...

Solar Powered Sterilization System developed by researchers at Rice University.  For developing countries, the basic amenities are a...

Spiral Round Ductwork is more Efficient than Conventional Rectangular Ducting.  For facilities managers, optimized facility performanc...

According to the NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems , once a sprinkler is removed it cannot be reinstalled.  This rule was added ...