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Welcome again to CSE NewsWatch, the e-mail newsletter brought to you by the editors of Consulting-Specifying Engineer.

In this issue, read why the AEC industry is expected to grow in 2008, learn about ASHRAE’s new energy efficiency guide for K-12 schools, and New York City’s space-age public toilets.

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This Issue's Stories

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Professional Services Management Association (PSMA) and Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) present the 2008 Executive Leadership Forum, Business Crisis Management: Preparing for the Unthinkable, February 17–19, Huntington Beach, Calif. This forum connects crisis management experts and firm leaders to identify risks and develop strategies for surviving business disruptions. For more information or to register, click here.

 

1. Morrissey Goodale expects high deal volume
The slowing economy in 2008 will impact the plans of many buyers, but Morrissey Goodale says that 2008 will exceed 2007’s 200-plus deals.
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2. Construction to grow in 2008
FMI publishes its U.S. Construction Overview and predicts that green building, employee ownership, productivity improvement, and the Hispanic workforce will positively impact the 2008 construction industry.
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3. ASHRAE publishes energy efficiency guide for K-12 schools
To encourage energy-efficient design in K-12 schools, ASHRAE and its partnering organizations are making available for free the Advanced Energy Design Guide series.
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4. NYC dumps port-o-johns for improved public toilets
The first of 20 automated, self-cleaning public toilets opened Jan. 10. The restroom’s architectural and engineering features bring to mind a space-age facility. Click the link below to read the story and view a video of the toilet in action.
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5. Enter the Product of the Year program
Consulting-Specifying Engineer's fourth annual Product of the Year awards recognizes the top MEP products of 2007. Entries are due Feb. 15, 2008.
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6. M/E insider: recent new hires and promotions
News from Opus Architects & Engineers, Inc, Peter Bass Assocs, Smith Seckman Reid, and more.
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7. Industry roundup: partnerships, mergers, etc.
News from Schréder Lighting USA, ABB, Emerson Climate Technologies, Daikin AC, Reliable Controls, Amerlux Lighting Solutions, and more.
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Join Consulting-Specifying Engineer for a free webcast discussing the issues and conflicts affecting selective coordination on Friday, February 8, 2008 at 11:00am PST/ 1:00pm CST/2:00 EST. The panel will discuss characteristics of the utility derived source, generator characteristics and coordination selectivity. CEUs are available for all registered attendees. Register today!

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Friday, February 8
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Selective Coordination for Emergency and Legally Required Power Systems

Selective coordination is a goal in any power distribution system design. It has been a requirement of the National Electric Code for years. However, it was felt necessary to include the requirement specifically in the Code Articles for Emergency and Legally Required Standby power systems in the 2005 NEC and article 708 of the 2008 NEC. Achieving selective coordination in a power distribution system served by two power sources with disparate impedances and capabilities presents a real challenge.

The practicing engineer, installer, facility manager and electrical inspector will gain an understanding of the issues and conflicts affecting selectivity from this discussion.

   
Archived Webcasts

Originally Broadcast
December 6, 2007

 

National Electric Code for Generators

If you are a design, sales or consulting engineer, you do not want to miss this!

On Thursday, December 6 at 1:00pm CST Consulting-Specifying Engineer and Generac Power Systems, Inc. will be conducting an approximately 90 minute Webcast titled, “National Electric Code for Generators.” You will not only earn continuing education units, but also gain a greater understanding of how the NEC addresses all of the issues associated with generators. The NEC plays an integral role in your profession so register now, it will be time well spent!

Register Today! If you are busy that day, register anyway and view the archived event at your convenience.


Originally Broadcast
November 29, 2007

Engineering and Commissioning High-Tech Green Buildings

High-tech buildings, which include data centers, research laboratories, and clean rooms are energy intensive, uptime critical, and very specialized in terms of materials that can be used for construction. These parameters present very difficult decisions regarding sustainability. How green can these buildings really go? Register Here!


 

Originally broadcast
September 20, 2007

Specifying the Right Links: Emergency Power for Data Centers

Whether it’s the New York Stock Exchange or the local branch bank, lending institutions or casinos—in fact, for any facilities that handles key financial data—100% uptime is a must. And when there is a power event, this kind of reliability depends on a seamless system of transferring power from primary to backup systems. In this Webcast, we take a close-up look at the design technical details of switching from utility to on-site standby power and coordinating all the equipment in an emergency power system to protect vital data. Watch this webcast now!

Click HERE for a complete list of our upcoming live and archived on demand webcasts.

 
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Enter your product today! Did your company release a new product in 2007? If so, enter it in the Product of the Year Awards program. Increase your product’s visibility, create sales leads, and get the recognition you deserve. Entries are due Feb. 15, 2008.

 

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