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Feature: Decrypting building data
Data from building automation systems and data loggers can make a daunting task simple—but do you know where to look?
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Feature: Can't you just fax it to me?
There is a mismatch affecting engineering at all communication levels. Computer software is part of a young engineer's education, but many experienced engineers are not comfortable with what computers have to offer. Learn how the two generations can bridge the gap.
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Commissioning best practices
Presentation to discuss commissioning of existing buildings and new construction at BCA Convention & Exposition.
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HVAC&R R&D center under construction
Daikin and McQuay to build $50 million global R&D center.
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Blog: A Field Guide for Engineers
David Sellers typically covers his commissioning trials and tribulations. His blog, A Field Guide for Engineers, details both technique and technology.
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Design to reduce carbon dioxide emissions
There is general agreement that we have to slow the growth in carbon emissions and then shrink those emissions. Buildings consistently emerge as the best opportunity to reduce emissions.
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M/E Insider
Recent new hires and promotions.
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Industry Roundup
Details about contracts awarded and other industry news.
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GSA opposes new high-rise building provisions
The dispute reflects a debate among safety officials and real estate executives nationwide as to how to respond adequately to the 2001 attacks.
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Engineering Development Center
Read more news and feature articles in the Engineering Development Center.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008 11:00am PST 1:00pm CST 2:00pm EST	Greening Data Centers: Practical Engineering Considerations for Efficiency, Cooling, and Modularity There’s a lot of talk about greening data centers; a lot of ideas and concepts floating around that are interesting, but often backed with little or no data. There also is a rush to build data centers and get them online quickly, and in doing so, owners, engineers, and managers may not be planning adequately for growth, or leading them selves into problems that will surface in the future in a very expensive way. This one-hour Webcast will have three presentations by three experienced data center design engineers who will provide practical, detailed knowledge and experience aimed a helping engineers and owners design, build, and operate data centers with energy efficiency, modularity, and reliability in mind. Register today! If you're busy that day, register anyway and view the webcast on-demand.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 11:00am PST 1:00pm CST 2:00pm EST	Emergency Power Systems for Hospitals: Sweating the Small Stuff Hospitals must operate 24/7/365, no matter how bad the weather or other prevailing circumstances. In fact, the worse the weather—tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and wildfires—the more likely it is that the hospitals nearest the areas of concern will be needed. Many of these concerns can impact the availability of power. And everyone knows that hospitals need a lot of power all the time, and that this power must be of the highest quality because of ultra-sensitive, expensive, and life-sustaining equipment. Given the speed at which power is needed, the numerous things that can go wrong when emergency power switches on or kicks back to primary, and the critical nature of hospital electrical power, electrical engineering teams have to be knowledgeable and experienced about the smallest details. It's those minute details that are the focus of this Webcast. Based on exit surveys from previous Webcasts, CSE is assembling experts in hospital electrical design to respond to requests for details on generators, ATS, UPS; and how to coordinate the power generation, switching, and quality equipment. This webcast is free and AIA-accredited learning units will be available to all registered attendees. Register today! If you're busy that day, register anyway and view the webcast on-demand.

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	The Great Blackout of 2003: What have we learned? On Aug. 14, 2003, 50 million electrical power customers were suddenly without power in the northeastern United States, parts of the Midwest, and southeastern Canada—and it wasn’t a short-term power event. Although it didn’t affect as many people as the blackout in Italy in the same year, outage-related losses were estimated at $6 billion. But the real significance for owners and the consulting engineers who serve them is what happens in individual facilities. How do we design and commission backup power systems to prepare for the big one? On July 24, 2008, Consulting-Specifying Engineer and Pure Power magazines marked the fifth anniversary of the Great Blackout by taking an in-depth look at designing and commissioning emergency power systems for long-term ride-through. During this one-hour webcast, a panel of engineering experts presented a definitive how-to on various emergency power strategies, with a discussion of cost vs. benefits. Attendees will come away from this webcast strongly confident that they can design and install backup power systems that are right for their customers—and at the right price. This webcast is free and CEUs are available to all registered attendees. View On Demand Now
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