Tuesday 05.22.2012
Webcast: Electrical Distribution: Innovative Approaches that Save Money
Join us for this webcast on Thursday, June 21. In electrical distribution systems, everything is connected. From the uti... read more
Tuesday 05.22.2012
Designing an effective emergency communication system
Catastrophic events have changed the way fire protection engineers design emergency communication systems and mass notif... read more
Monday 05.21.2012
Poll: What percentage of your time is spent on retro-commissioning projects?
Share with CSE: What percentage of your time is spent on retro-commissioning projects?
Thursday 05.17.2012
Whatever happened to critical thinking?
New engineers are brilliant and stupid at the same time.
Wednesday 05.16.2012
Systems integration benefits
Building operations are challenged by insufficient financial and human resources and ever-expanding scopes of responsibi... read more
In this installment, Guentert gives more reasons for the differences in reliability between liquid transformers and dry-types. » more
The short answer is no, primary windings of liquid-filled transformers don't fail. Here's why. » more
As the tortoise taught the hare, activity beats inactivity every time Recently I was coaching a U11 boys soccer team, and after practice I had a great conversation with another coach that reminded me of the Aesop’s Fable: The Tortoise and the Hare. There are a lot of... » more
In this installment, Guentert gives more reasons for the differences in reliability between liquid transformers and dry-types. » more
Designing an effective emergency communication system Catastrophic events have changed the way fire protection engineers design emergency communication systems and mass notification systems. » more
ABB's completed acquisition of Thomas and Betts is estimated to bring in $6.6 billion in annual revenue. The merger allows ABB to continue their expansion in the U.S. market and it gives Thomas and... » more
The short answer is no, primary windings of liquid-filled transformers don't fail. Here's why. » more
Whatever happened to critical thinking? New engineers are brilliant and stupid at the same time. » more
Systems integration benefits Building operations are challenged by insufficient financial and human resources and ever-expanding scopes of responsibility. Systems integration and analytics are a means of doing more with less. » more
As the tortoise taught the hare, activity beats inactivity every time Recently I was coaching a U11 boys soccer team, and after practice I had a great conversation with another coach that reminded me of the Aesop’s Fable: The Tortoise and the Hare. There are a lot of... » more
Dry-type transformer failures versus liquid transformer failures In this "Cut the Copper" installment, Guentert explains how, when properly installed, liquid-filled transformers in data center power systems are more reliable than air-cooled dry-type transformers. » more
Commissioning clean agent fire extinguishing systems Commissioning of clean agent fire extinguishing systems goes beyond acceptance testing to verify that connected systems accomplish fire protection goals. » more
Electrical systems from the AHJ’s viewpoint Electrical inspectors see a lot of mistakes that can be easily avoided. This inspector points out a few quirks of the code. » more
10 common data center surprises Appropriate technologies and best practice tips can help data center managers and consulting-specifying engineers prepare for the unexpected. » more
This "Cut the Copper" blog examines how the medium-voltage (MV) vacuum circuit breaker came into surface and its benefits over air-magnetic breakers. » more
Last weekend I was giving my golden retriever Max a bath, and it hit me: I am going to save over $11,000 washing this dog! If you’re an engineer, you know that epiphanies that involve numbers can... » more
Click Here to Register for the Conference
Get Career Smart at the nation’s best professional development conference for engineers October 17–18, 2012, in downtown Chicago. 
Build professional development and business management skills while networking with professionals from the nations most prominent engineering firms.
Designed to boost individual and company performance, this two-track conference with sessions focused on business development, marketing, networking, mentoring, and communications also provides information on topics typically not covered by technical conferences and trade shows, and ample opportunities to network. Earn 0.4 continuing education units (CEUs) for attending the education sessions.
Track One: Corporate Development, designed for principals and managers
- Mentoring: Making the Match; Speaker: Amy Smith, PhD
- How To Spin Off A New Consulting Firm; Speaker: Mike Walters, PE
- Networking to Develop Your Business; Speaker: Brian Alcorn
- Additional topic TBD
Track Two: Individual Development, geared toward engineers from early to senior levels
- Two Paths: Engineering or Business?; Speaker: John Suzukida, PE
- Managing Your Future; Speaker: Erin McConahey, PE
- Presentation Skills That Sell You and Your Ideas; Speaker: Danielle Turcola
- Additional topic TBD
Attend the sessions and have an opportunity to network with the MEP Giants, the most prominent engineering firms in the nation. Actively grow your professional network as you meet the winners of this year’s 40 Under 40 program, and 40 Under 40 program alumni.
Full conference cost: $395. This includes access to both tracks (0.4 CEUs), two networking dinners, and a lunch.
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