Industry News
Attention Engineers: It's Time to Take the Lead
With a strong set of technical skills, engineers are uniquely poised to influence community affairs and play shape public policy and influencing community affairs. However, engineers tend to spend... » more
With a strong set of technical skills, engineers are uniquely poised to influence community affairs and play shape public policy and influencing community affairs. However, engineers tend to spend... » more
Lessons From Ground Zero
The remaining structures in the vicinity of Ground Zero are turning out to be an "engineering clinic of sorts," potentially providing valuable information to engineers and architects about ways to... » more
The remaining structures in the vicinity of Ground Zero are turning out to be an "engineering clinic of sorts," potentially providing valuable information to engineers and architects about ways to... » more
Design-Build Makes Headway in Private Sector
The percentage of nonresidential projects that utilize design-build delivery continues to increase, concludes a recent ZweigWhite survey, most notably medical, commercial and sports/recreation... » more
The percentage of nonresidential projects that utilize design-build delivery continues to increase, concludes a recent ZweigWhite survey, most notably medical, commercial and sports/recreation... » more
Collapse of 7 World Trade Center Concerns Engineers
Although the fate of 7 World Trade Center was overshadowed by the destruction caused by the twin towers, building professionals are now suggesting that the specific circumstances behind the collapse... » more
Although the fate of 7 World Trade Center was overshadowed by the destruction caused by the twin towers, building professionals are now suggesting that the specific circumstances behind the collapse... » more
Retail Store Cashes in with Design Software
In retail spaces, the role of lighting is not only to highlight the vision of the architect and retailer, but also to focus attention on the store's merchandise. A case in point is the new Bruce... » more
In retail spaces, the role of lighting is not only to highlight the vision of the architect and retailer, but also to focus attention on the store's merchandise. A case in point is the new Bruce... » more
Public-Private CHP Team-Up
Working with 17 Fortune 500 companies and other entities, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has formed the Combined Heat and Power Partnership to promote cogeneration. Companies such as... » more
Working with 17 Fortune 500 companies and other entities, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has formed the Combined Heat and Power Partnership to promote cogeneration. Companies such as... » more
Behind Bars
With stringent security requirements and many resources at their disposal, Madison, Wis.-based Arnold & O'Sheridan made integration and technology an essential part of the design for the new... » more
With stringent security requirements and many resources at their disposal, Madison, Wis.-based Arnold & O'Sheridan made integration and technology an essential part of the design for the new... » more
Surge Protection Discount
State Farm of Florida Insurance, working with Florida Power (subsidiary of Progress Energy) are working together to offer homeowners in a lightning-prone area of the state a discount on installing... » more
State Farm of Florida Insurance, working with Florida Power (subsidiary of Progress Energy) are working together to offer homeowners in a lightning-prone area of the state a discount on installing... » more
Retail Store Cashes in with Design Software
In retail spaces, the role of lighting is not only to highlight the vision of the architect and retailer, but also to focus attention on the store's merchandise. A case in point is the new Bruce... » more
In retail spaces, the role of lighting is not only to highlight the vision of the architect and retailer, but also to focus attention on the store's merchandise. A case in point is the new Bruce... » more
Birds Doing What They Do
Birds of prey are "the chief perpetrators" of power failure for 7 million customers of Florida Power & Light, according to a report from Knight-Ridder News Service. Among the culprits are... » more
Birds of prey are "the chief perpetrators" of power failure for 7 million customers of Florida Power & Light, according to a report from Knight-Ridder News Service. Among the culprits are... » more
Letters
Better mix: raise high the outdoor air inletEditor's note: "The Right Mix" (Oct. 2001, p. 69) author Gene DeJoannis, P.E., supplies an addendum to his story. In a recent article in CSE, I wrote about... » more
Better mix: raise high the outdoor air inletEditor's note: "The Right Mix" (Oct. 2001, p. 69) author Gene DeJoannis, P.E., supplies an addendum to his story. In a recent article in CSE, I wrote about... » more
Caution: Turbulent Waters Ahead
It had to end sometime, but we'd all rather it had gone out with a whimper than a bang. The nation's decade-long run of good economic luck—historians will record it as America's longest period of... » more
It had to end sometime, but we'd all rather it had gone out with a whimper than a bang. The nation's decade-long run of good economic luck—historians will record it as America's longest period of... » more
Executive Order On Standby Power
President Bush has issued an Executive Order requiring federal agencies to purchase products "that contain an internal standby power function" and must, if possible, buy products that use 1 watt or... » more
President Bush has issued an Executive Order requiring federal agencies to purchase products "that contain an internal standby power function" and must, if possible, buy products that use 1 watt or... » more
Renewable Briefs
AEP and TXU are expanding the size of a wind-power generation facility under construction near Abilene, Tex., from an original 130 mW to 150 mW. AEP is the builder, owner and operator; TXU is power... » more
AEP and TXU are expanding the size of a wind-power generation facility under construction near Abilene, Tex., from an original 130 mW to 150 mW. AEP is the builder, owner and operator; TXU is power... » more
Firm Ownership: A Share of the Business
An ownership stake in a design firm is a goal for many ambitious engineers. If the opportunity arises, shares in the business can represent a substantial portion of an engineer's assets and it's... » more
An ownership stake in a design firm is a goal for many ambitious engineers. If the opportunity arises, shares in the business can represent a substantial portion of an engineer's assets and it's... » more
The Right to Maneuver
At the crossroads where building codes meet civil rights, it's not too difficult for specifying engineers to lose their sense of direction. The panelists of this month's M/E Roundtable testify to the... » more
At the crossroads where building codes meet civil rights, it's not too difficult for specifying engineers to lose their sense of direction. The panelists of this month's M/E Roundtable testify to the... » more
M/E Roundtable: The Right to Maneuver
A look at today's ADA issues as they relate to building systems » more
A look at today's ADA issues as they relate to building systems » more
New Paradigms for Power Conditioning
The term "standard" has always been misleading when applied to electrical system design for buildings, given the uniqueness of each project and facility. Designing systems to accommodate well-behaved... » more
The term "standard" has always been misleading when applied to electrical system design for buildings, given the uniqueness of each project and facility. Designing systems to accommodate well-behaved... » more
Utility Efforts
DTE, the Detroit-based utility, is working with Coactive Networks to "bring distributed generation solutions to consumers and businesses worldwide." Coactive's technology will be used to centrally... » more
DTE, the Detroit-based utility, is working with Coactive Networks to "bring distributed generation solutions to consumers and businesses worldwide." Coactive's technology will be used to centrally... » more
Western Power Crisis Yields To Rental Units
Approximately 440 megawatts of power came to the American West this past summer—on wheels. Temporary sites in Arizona, Utah and Washington hosted 22 trailer-mounted gas-turbine generator sets. Each... » more
Approximately 440 megawatts of power came to the American West this past summer—on wheels. Temporary sites in Arizona, Utah and Washington hosted 22 trailer-mounted gas-turbine generator sets. Each... » more
Value Engineering: Mistaken Identity?
Our December "Specifier's Notebook" continues the discussion on the value of value engineering. » more
Our December "Specifier's Notebook" continues the discussion on the value of value engineering. » more
Saving a Motor's Life
There are many ways to kill a motor. There are also measures that can be taken to protect motors from the harm of poor power quality. Harmonics are the main culprits that can damage a motor and are... » more
There are many ways to kill a motor. There are also measures that can be taken to protect motors from the harm of poor power quality. Harmonics are the main culprits that can damage a motor and are... » more
Not Your Father's Switchgear
Medium-voltage metal-clad switchgear have long been an essential component of safe, reliable electric-power distribution systems for industrial facilities. Now, innovative technologies are opening up... » more
Medium-voltage metal-clad switchgear have long been an essential component of safe, reliable electric-power distribution systems for industrial facilities. Now, innovative technologies are opening up... » more
Rolling in Energy Savings
After analyzing manufacturing processes at its plant in Clarksville, Ark., Greenville Tube Company, a manufacturer of stainless steel tubing, saw an opportunity to improve productivity and save some... » more
After analyzing manufacturing processes at its plant in Clarksville, Ark., Greenville Tube Company, a manufacturer of stainless steel tubing, saw an opportunity to improve productivity and save some... » more
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