Automation and Controls Channel
Integrating safety in automation requires specialized knowledge
In a typical automation project, maximum efficiency is key. However, undertaking a safety automation project presents additional challenges. First, legal requirements must be met. Second, care must... » more
IEC approves openSAFETY, bus-independent protocol
The fieldbus-independent openSAFETY protocol was tested according to IEC 61784-3 FSCP 13 and approved by national IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) committees, as a international... » more
Codes & Standards Channel
Speaking of certification
Many engineers believe certification educates and bolsters careers; others think that there are too many available certifications, diluting any potential benefit. » more
The 2010 National Engineering Survey
The roles of engineers are changing; but some things never change. » more
Electrical Channel
Fire and Life Safety Channel
Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
AIA announces first-year energy data
Firms in the 2030 Commitment Program have reported a combined average 35.1% PEUI reduction. » more
2011 Green Enterprise IT Award winners announced
The Uptime Institute announced the winners with the year's best projects, ideas, and products in IT and data center efficiency. » more
HVAC Channel
6 steps to better data centers
Review existing data centers for improvement opportunities like power consumption and effective heating and cooling. » more
Lighting Channel
Plumbing Channel
Power Channel
Energy efficiency, Smart Grid technology shared among U.S., Russia
The United States and Russia are cooperating on energy efficiency and the Smart Grid, sharing best practices. » more
Integrating safety in automation requires specialized knowledgeIn a typical automation project, maximum efficiency is key. However, undertaking a safety automation project presents additional challenges. First, legal requirements must be met. Second, care must... » more
IEC approves openSAFETY, bus-independent protocolThe fieldbus-independent openSAFETY protocol was tested according to IEC 61784-3 FSCP 13 and approved by national IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) committees, as a international... » more
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Codes & Standards Channel
Speaking of certificationMany engineers believe certification educates and bolsters careers; others think that there are too many available certifications, diluting any potential benefit. » more
The 2010 National Engineering SurveyThe roles of engineers are changing; but some things never change. » more
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Electrical Channel
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Fire and Life Safety Channel
New fire alarms for old buildings
Installing new fire alarm systems in old buildings can require a lot of legwork to assess what parts of the old system can and cannot be used. The cost savings for integrating the old system with the... » more
Installing new fire alarm systems in old buildings can require a lot of legwork to assess what parts of the old system can and cannot be used. The cost savings for integrating the old system with the... » more
What’s new at CSE
Self-renewal is important at individual and corporate levels. Otherwise, products and processes get stale and moribund with repetition. » more
Self-renewal is important at individual and corporate levels. Otherwise, products and processes get stale and moribund with repetition. » more
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Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency
AIA announces first-year energy dataFirms in the 2030 Commitment Program have reported a combined average 35.1% PEUI reduction. » more
2011 Green Enterprise IT Award winners announcedThe Uptime Institute announced the winners with the year's best projects, ideas, and products in IT and data center efficiency. » more
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HVAC Channel
6 steps to better data centersReview existing data centers for improvement opportunities like power consumption and effective heating and cooling. » more
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Lighting Channel
Tunable ballast
A commissioning tool allows users to “tune” the DemandFlex B228PUNVDRH-D ballast from Universal Lighting Technologies to avoid over-lighting. The ballasts can operate two F14, F21, F28, or F35 T5... » more
A commissioning tool allows users to “tune” the DemandFlex B228PUNVDRH-D ballast from Universal Lighting Technologies to avoid over-lighting. The ballasts can operate two F14, F21, F28, or F35 T5... » more
Engineering heads list of fastest-growing green jobs
According to a story in NWjobs by Randy Woods, of all the miracle cures that have been proposed to heal the nation's economy in the past few years, the so-called “clean tech” industry may be the most... » more
According to a story in NWjobs by Randy Woods, of all the miracle cures that have been proposed to heal the nation's economy in the past few years, the so-called “clean tech” industry may be the most... » more
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Plumbing Channel
Power Channel
Energy efficiency, Smart Grid technology shared among U.S., RussiaThe United States and Russia are cooperating on energy efficiency and the Smart Grid, sharing best practices. » more
HOK/Vanderweil wins Next Generation Design Competition
A team of engineers from HOK and Vanderweil won the award from Metropolis magazine for their proposal in retrofitting a 1960s building using new energy. » more
A team of engineers from HOK and Vanderweil won the award from Metropolis magazine for their proposal in retrofitting a 1960s building using new energy. » more
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