Automation and Controls Channel
Leaders doing the right things
By being deliberate and focusing on doing the right things, you’ll be spending your time correctly » more
$4.7B savings for energy efficiency projects
Johnson Controls guaranteed that its more than 1,000 public-sector projects will save money on energy, water, and operational costs over the next 10 years. » more
Codes & Standards Channel
Integrated design of electrical rooms
Electrical engineers should coordinate with mechanical engineers, architects, structural engineers, and others involved in the design of electrical rooms. » more
Seismic codes for nonstructural engineering
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components are not always taken into account when the thought of earthquakes comes up, but proper attachment to the structure can be just as important as proper... » more
Electrical Channel
WiFi technology for industrial environments
Set up a wireless infrastructure to support a wireless mobile workforce. Here’s advice on industrial environments, challenges include environment, signal integrity, and protocol selection. » more
Fire and Life Safety Channel
Legacy compatibility minimizes downtime
The Texas Capitol is heralded by preservationists for its 15th-century Italian architecture, but by 2010, its discontinued fire and life safety legacy systems had reached the end of their lifecycle... » more
Improving lab design
Laboratory facilities have specific environmental integrity and safety requirements. Four experienced engineers share their thoughts on how well-designed systems impact the success of such structures. » more
Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
A passion for results
Stephen R. Wiggins, an associate partner for Newcomb + Boyd, talks about his experiences in the commissioning industry » more
Empire State Building achieves LEED Gold
Empire State Building Co., Jones Lang LaSalle, and U.S. Green Building Council announce milestone achievement. » more
HVAC Channel
Improving energy audits with technical retro-commissioning
Using technical retro-commissioning to understand building operation can significantly improve energy audit reports. » more
Blinding flashes of the obvious
Challenge yourself to spend a day with those who use your designs. » more
Lighting Channel
Shedding light on photovoltaic projects
The use of photovoltaic (PV) technology as a renewable energy source grew in 2010. Will this trend continue? PV projects can be challenging unless you know the ropes. Here a group of experts shed... » more
Plumbing Channel
Third-party verification required for Energy Star products
The U.S. EPA requires third-party certification for all products seeking the Energy Star label. » more
Still Showing Weakness, Architecture Billings Index Increases Slightly
Following a two-month soft patch, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rose almost two full points in July. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate... » more
Power Channel
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, December 2011
The most visited articles at www.csemag.com during December 2011 included articles on natural ventilation, standby power, the Smart Grid, and many others. » more
Leaders doing the right thingsBy being deliberate and focusing on doing the right things, you’ll be spending your time correctly » more
$4.7B savings for energy efficiency projectsJohnson Controls guaranteed that its more than 1,000 public-sector projects will save money on energy, water, and operational costs over the next 10 years. » more
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Codes & Standards Channel
Integrated design of electrical roomsElectrical engineers should coordinate with mechanical engineers, architects, structural engineers, and others involved in the design of electrical rooms. » more
Seismic codes for nonstructural engineeringMechanical, electrical, and plumbing components are not always taken into account when the thought of earthquakes comes up, but proper attachment to the structure can be just as important as proper... » more
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Electrical Channel
WiFi technology for industrial environmentsSet up a wireless infrastructure to support a wireless mobile workforce. Here’s advice on industrial environments, challenges include environment, signal integrity, and protocol selection. » more
Figure out the benefits of NEMA Premium motors
Are NEMA Premium motors always better than their non-Premium predecessors? » more
Are NEMA Premium motors always better than their non-Premium predecessors? » more
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Fire and Life Safety Channel
Legacy compatibility minimizes downtimeThe Texas Capitol is heralded by preservationists for its 15th-century Italian architecture, but by 2010, its discontinued fire and life safety legacy systems had reached the end of their lifecycle... » more
Improving lab designLaboratory facilities have specific environmental integrity and safety requirements. Four experienced engineers share their thoughts on how well-designed systems impact the success of such structures. » more
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Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
A passion for resultsStephen R. Wiggins, an associate partner for Newcomb + Boyd, talks about his experiences in the commissioning industry » more
Empire State Building achieves LEED GoldEmpire State Building Co., Jones Lang LaSalle, and U.S. Green Building Council announce milestone achievement. » more
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HVAC Channel
Improving energy audits with technical retro-commissioningUsing technical retro-commissioning to understand building operation can significantly improve energy audit reports. » more
Blinding flashes of the obviousChallenge yourself to spend a day with those who use your designs. » more
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Lighting Channel
Shedding light on photovoltaic projectsThe use of photovoltaic (PV) technology as a renewable energy source grew in 2010. Will this trend continue? PV projects can be challenging unless you know the ropes. Here a group of experts shed... » more
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Plumbing Channel
Third-party verification required for Energy Star productsThe U.S. EPA requires third-party certification for all products seeking the Energy Star label. » more
Still Showing Weakness, Architecture Billings Index Increases SlightlyFollowing a two-month soft patch, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) rose almost two full points in July. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate... » more
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Power Channel
Clarifying the NESC/NEC boundary
The demarcation between National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC) sounds simple, but it can be quite complex. » more
The demarcation between National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC) sounds simple, but it can be quite complex. » more
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, December 2011The most visited articles at www.csemag.com during December 2011 included articles on natural ventilation, standby power, the Smart Grid, and many others. » more
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