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April 2011

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Transforming the Lighting Landscape

By Craig DiLouieUnder (Lighting)

Some industry observers have predicted that solid-state lighting technology (SSL) will satisfy most

Let There Be Lighting...

By John Paul QuinnUnder (Lighting)

Decisions on the appropriate lighting source are more pervasive than most of us realize.

The State of Virtual Building Design

By Jeff GavinUnder (Your Business)

Building information modeling (BIM)—the software-based 3-D real-time modeling process for constructi

New Coalition Wants Bigger Role for Clean Power in Texas

By Rick LaezmanUnder (Miscellaneous)

Energy has been the lifeblood in Texas for years.

Guiding Automation

By Claire SwedbergUnder (Systems)

The gradual emergence from the recession, as well as development of more efficient technology, is si

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The State of Virtual Building Design
(Your Business)
By
Jeff Gavin
April 2011
Building information modeling (BIM)—the software-based 3-D real-time modeling process for construction—is the summit of design to some and a summit to climb for others. READ MORE
Leviton Unveils 2011 NEC Pocket Guide, Commences Smart Community Campaign
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April 2011
As part of its ongoing commitment to education and to support the community of electrical professionals, Leviton Manufacturing Co., Melville, N.Y., announced the start of the READ MORE
Global Wind-Power Capacity Increases, Installation Rate Down in United States
(Miscellaneous)
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April 2011
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) announced that global wind-energy installations increased by 35.8 gigawatts (GW) in 2010. READ MORE
Design/Build Certification Exam Now Administered at Testing Centers
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April 2011
Less than 10 years ago, the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) developed the Designated Design-Build Professional program in response to owner-driven requests for a rec READ MORE
What a Shame!
(Your Business)
By
Chuck Ross
April 2011
Federal efforts to speed development of interstate transmission-line projects in designated areas of need were hit hard in February, when a federal court decision sent planner READ MORE

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