INDUSTRY NEWS
February 2012
EIA Projects Increased Production and Energy Efficiency Improvements Will Reduce U.S. Reliance on Imported Energy SourcesThe Annual Energy Outlook 2012 (AEO2012) Reference case recently released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) presents updated projections for U.S. energy markets through 2035. The Reference case projections include only the effects of policies that have been implemented in law or final regulations.Some key findings:
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American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment Releases Collection of Original Articles on Campus Climate LeadershipWhat does it take to become climate neutral? How can our colleges and universities educate the next generation of leaders so they're equipped to minimize the damage society faces from a rapidly changing climate? How can research and community engagement accelerate the development and deployment of effective solutions? These are some of the questions the 673 colleges and universities that have signed the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) are confronting.The ACUPCC has released a compilation of articles written by experts and practitioners that tackle various elements of these of questions and more. Access Campus Climate Leadership: Reports from the Field (October 2008 - December 2010). |
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List of Top 10 States for LEED Green Buildings ReleasedThe U.S. Green Building Council has released its 2011 list of top 10 states for LEED-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita, based on the U.S. 2010 Census information. The District of Columbia leads the nation, with more than 31 square feet of LEED-certified space per person in 2011, with Colorado being the leading state, with 2.74 square feet per person in 2011. Here are the top ten LEED states per capita, including the District of Columbia:
For the full list of LEED-certified projects visit:usgbc.org/press. |
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Institute Releases Report on Industry Data Needs of the Building IndustryThe National Institute of Building Sciences High-Performance Building Data Collection Initiative has released a report addressing data needs of the building industry now that the Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) is no longer scheduled for release by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). TheInstitute established the High-Performance Building Data Collection Initiative to identify a path forward for collecting and disseminating data on all high-performance building attributes, not just energy use. Over the past several years, the building industry has increasingly expressed a need for additional building benchmark data on other high-performance building attributes, including safety and security, accessibility, cost effectiveness, water use, and indoor environmental quality. The initiative included these considerations in its report,Data Needs for Achieving High-Performance Buildings, available at www.nibs.org/index.php/newsevents/HPBData/. |
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International Parking Institute Publishes Framework on Sustainability for Parking Design, Management, and OperationsThe International Parking Institute (IPI) has published itsFramework on SustainableParking, Management and Operationsoutlining industry-wide goals and organization action items that provide education, incentives, and forums for members to learn about and contribute to sustainable parking solutions. Many parking facilities today are adopting best practices in sustainability with energy-efficient lighting, solar panels, and innovative water and waste management systems to reduce their carbon footprints. These include implementing recycling systems, using local and recycled materials in construction, and installing renewable energy technology such as photovoltaic, wind power, bio-fuels, and hydrogen fuel cells. An increasing number of parking facilities are also supporting sustainability by accommodating alternative fuel vehicles.Also, just reducing the amount of time it takes for drivers to find a parking spot can significantly reduce fuel waste and emissions, and this can be accomplished through smart planning combined with new technologies and mobile apps that make it easier to find and navigate to available parking spaces.Learn more and download IPI’s Framework on Sustainable Parking, Management and Operationsat www.parking.org. |
AIA Database Now Totals More Than $1 Billion Worth of Stalled ProjectsIf financed, projects could create more than 28,000 jobs in design and construction.Just months after its launch, the American Institute of Architects’ stalled projects database already contains 36 projects worth a total of almost $1.2 billion, and 50 (both anonymous and public) investors looking for projects to finance, the AIA announced. The AIA’s stalled projects database, housed at www.aia.org/stalledprojects, is designed to let developers and architects network with investors interested in lending to projects that have been stalled primarily due to lack of financing. The database seeks to address the persistent lack of financing facing the construction sector, which has an unemployment rate of 16 percent. According to a study by a George Mason University economist, each $1 million in new construction spending supports 28.5 full-time, year-round-equivalent jobs. If each of the projects listed in the database obtained financing, according to this equation, 28,500 jobs could be created nationwide. You can see this press release online at: www.aia.org/press/releases/AIAB092746 |
8 Ways to Protect Your Building During a DemonstrationWhether it’s Occupy Wall Street, union strikers, animal rights activists, complications during elections,or an agitated student body, public demonstrations are bringing emotion to city streets around the world. Whether unexpected or anticipated, these protesters are a unique security challenge for commercial properties and campuses. Learn how to plan for demonstrations before your building is overwhelmed by a crowd. An article in the online publication Buildingsofferstips on how to deal with protesters outside and inside your building: 1. Set emergency lockdown procedures. 2. Secure the perimeter. 3. Determine the property line. 4. Establish communications with the police. 5. Work with executive protection firms. 6. Change the routine. 7. Plan for problems. 8. Practice. And don't forget the right to public assembly.Learn more. |
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