Industry News
Promoting Project Web Sites
Although project extranets and web sites have yet to be fully integrated into the project management strategies of most M/E firms, they have made major strides. This month's roundtable gathers... » more
Although project extranets and web sites have yet to be fully integrated into the project management strategies of most M/E firms, they have made major strides. This month's roundtable gathers... » more
New products & literature
Telemetry monitoring system uses wireless data transmission technology to send digital data packets from remote locations through existing cellular towers throughout the continent. The remote... » more
Telemetry monitoring system uses wireless data transmission technology to send digital data packets from remote locations through existing cellular towers throughout the continent. The remote... » more
Good Catch
Editor's Note: This second part of CSE's "Firm Management and the Law" roundtable focuses on employee retention, mergers and acquisitions. Go to www.csemag.com for more discussion on firm management... » more
Editor's Note: This second part of CSE's "Firm Management and the Law" roundtable focuses on employee retention, mergers and acquisitions. Go to www.csemag.com for more discussion on firm management... » more
Off-Peak HVAC is Once Again Hot
Thermal storage and heat recovery HVAC systems are in the spotlight amid new concerns about energy costs » more
Thermal storage and heat recovery HVAC systems are in the spotlight amid new concerns about energy costs » more
Best of the Web - Editor's Pix
Valuable Internet resources for engineers. HVACindustry.comwww.hvacindustry.comAn information-rich portal providing HVAC product updates,industry news and forums and a job board. Site also features... » more
Valuable Internet resources for engineers. HVACindustry.comwww.hvacindustry.comAn information-rich portal providing HVAC product updates,industry news and forums and a job board. Site also features... » more
Wildcats Turn to Networked Fire Protection
Located on 352 acres in the heart of Tucson, the University of Arizona serves 35,000 students from around the world. Add faculty and staff and the university becomes the seventh largest city in the... » more
Located on 352 acres in the heart of Tucson, the University of Arizona serves 35,000 students from around the world. Add faculty and staff and the university becomes the seventh largest city in the... » more
Project Managers: Shifting Roles
While the primary responsibility of project managers at M/E firms is managing projects, more than ever before their time is being dedicated to firm and office management, concludes a recent... » more
While the primary responsibility of project managers at M/E firms is managing projects, more than ever before their time is being dedicated to firm and office management, concludes a recent... » more
Cable Still in Growth Mode in Asia Pacific
Despite a worldwide economic slowdown, the structured cable market has posted 10% annual growth this year, according to a report released in the late summer by BSRIA, a British market research firm. » more
Despite a worldwide economic slowdown, the structured cable market has posted 10% annual growth this year, according to a report released in the late summer by BSRIA, a British market research firm. » more
The Unforgettable Fire- Part 2
Continued from the magazine, our group of leading fire-protection engineers discuss issues stemming from the events of September 11. » more
Continued from the magazine, our group of leading fire-protection engineers discuss issues stemming from the events of September 11. » more
Firm Marketing Could Be Better, Says Survey
Even though many consulting firms have a good handle on effective marketing techniques, a new ZweigWhite survey shows that a good percentage of these firms aren't actively implementing these... » more
Even though many consulting firms have a good handle on effective marketing techniques, a new ZweigWhite survey shows that a good percentage of these firms aren't actively implementing these... » more
Canada to Adopt Energy Star Program
As part of an effort to promote an awareness of energy consumption and the use of energy-efficient products, Natural Resources Canada will launch its own Energy Star program. » more
As part of an effort to promote an awareness of energy consumption and the use of energy-efficient products, Natural Resources Canada will launch its own Energy Star program. » more
RJA Group Expands Security Capabilities
The RJA Group, an international fire and security consulting firm based in Chicago, recently acquired Sako & Associates, a security, communications and audio-visual consultancy located in... » more
The RJA Group, an international fire and security consulting firm based in Chicago, recently acquired Sako & Associates, a security, communications and audio-visual consultancy located in... » more
Sense of Safety in the Workplace Remains Strong
Despite the destruction caused by the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C., American workers report that they are no more fearful of their workplace safety than they were a... » more
Despite the destruction caused by the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C., American workers report that they are no more fearful of their workplace safety than they were a... » more
Salary Survey Focuses on Consulting Firms
A new survey report, published this year by Abbott, Langer & Associates, Inc., offers detailed information about the salaries and benefits of over 200 positions within consulting engineering... » more
A new survey report, published this year by Abbott, Langer & Associates, Inc., offers detailed information about the salaries and benefits of over 200 positions within consulting engineering... » more
Champs
We publish this issue with great sorrow. The gentlemen gracing our cover are some of New York's finest engineers, and indeed New York was the host of the "Law and Firm Management" roundtable that we... » more
We publish this issue with great sorrow. The gentlemen gracing our cover are some of New York's finest engineers, and indeed New York was the host of the "Law and Firm Management" roundtable that we... » more
The Right Mix
The invention of the air-side economizer was a great boon to the HVAC industry as it made it possible to circulate large volumes of outdoor air when the conditions are favorable. The technology saved... » more
The invention of the air-side economizer was a great boon to the HVAC industry as it made it possible to circulate large volumes of outdoor air when the conditions are favorable. The technology saved... » more
Achieving Fireproof Network Reliability
As the need for secure broadband networking capabilities increases, it is imperative that data centers be protected against any threats. Zama Networks Inc., a company providing Internet... » more
As the need for secure broadband networking capabilities increases, it is imperative that data centers be protected against any threats. Zama Networks Inc., a company providing Internet... » more
The Unforgettable Fire
Editor's note: The following report is gleaned from a special panel constituted of some of the leading fire-protection engineers in the community assembled to discuss the tragic fire that consumed... » more
Editor's note: The following report is gleaned from a special panel constituted of some of the leading fire-protection engineers in the community assembled to discuss the tragic fire that consumed... » more
New products & literature
Packaged fire-sprinkler pumping system is pretrimmed for convenience. The assembly includes a tapped butterfly valve for system shut-off and a drain connection. (Vic-Quick Riser by Victaulic)Circle... » more
Packaged fire-sprinkler pumping system is pretrimmed for convenience. The assembly includes a tapped butterfly valve for system shut-off and a drain connection. (Vic-Quick Riser by Victaulic)Circle... » more
High-Rise HVAC
Green design, underfloor air delivery and commissioning are key trends driving HVAC design in today's high-rise buildings » more
Green design, underfloor air delivery and commissioning are key trends driving HVAC design in today's high-rise buildings » more
Web Resources for Engineering Ethics
Ethics, like all other areas of philosophy, can be perplexing. It requires much research and discussion. Fortunately, the Internet is proving to be a valuable tool that enables design professionals... » more
Ethics, like all other areas of philosophy, can be perplexing. It requires much research and discussion. Fortunately, the Internet is proving to be a valuable tool that enables design professionals... » more
Web Threads
A monthly compendium of facts and figuresHeight, in feet, of the World Trade Center towers: 1,368 and 1,362www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/world_trade.htmlSquare feet of Manhattan real... » more
A monthly compendium of facts and figuresHeight, in feet, of the World Trade Center towers: 1,368 and 1,362www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/world_trade.htmlSquare feet of Manhattan real... » more
The Model of Success
When the term fire modeling is discussed, most people immediately assume it's referring to a computer fire-model program. However, the development of a fire model primarily includes a detailed... » more
When the term fire modeling is discussed, most people immediately assume it's referring to a computer fire-model program. However, the development of a fire model primarily includes a detailed... » more
The Aftermath of WTC attack: Where Do We Go From Here?
Until an extensive analysis is conducted, it's difficult to fully anticipate how much building design will change in the aftermath of the tragic Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center... » more
Until an extensive analysis is conducted, it's difficult to fully anticipate how much building design will change in the aftermath of the tragic Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center... » more
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