Through a partnership agreement, ASHRAE has developed a custom version of Standard 100-2018 incorporating the state-specific changes, to be readily used by building owners, engineers, and facility managers to comply with the Washington Clean Buildings law.

The deadline for nominations is Aug. 1, 2021.

The program will consist of 40 technical sessions in five tracks, offering attendees the chance to earn up to 12 hours of continuing education credit for credentials and licenses.

The new book by William A. Lotz, P.E., shows readers how to deal with moisture problems through the use of proper insulation systems in buildings and their components.

Attendees of the free course, which will be held live online on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. CDT, will be able to earn 1.0 LU | HSWs through AIA and 0.1 CEUs through ASPE and ICC.

This month I am taking a break from covering the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code updates to cover some upcoming events and news in the code, standard and legislative areas. 

Effective Jan.1, 2022, the 2012 International Building Code and International Residential Code will be the statewide municipal statutory codes in Texas.

The conference, held June 28-30, saw 970 virtual global registrants exploring topics related to critical environments, building operation and maintenance, and plant and animal environments.

ASHRAE's 2021-22 president is Mick Schwedler, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, LEED AP.

Chris Howard of Schneider Electric starts a new five-year term as a voting member.