New Construction Starts Jump 14 Percent in September

The value of new construction starts in September soared 14% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $814.8 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
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ASHRAE releases 2017 edition of thermal comfort standard

The new version incorporates seven published addenda to the 2013 edition and includes a new requirement to calculate the impact of direct solar radiation on the thermal comfort of building occupants
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