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New Power Plants to the Rescue
The usually corresponding forces of supply and demand, which have been out of synch recently in wholesale power markets, may be reuniting soon, concludes a recent research study conducted by the... » more
The usually corresponding forces of supply and demand, which have been out of synch recently in wholesale power markets, may be reuniting soon, concludes a recent research study conducted by the... » more
CFC Replacements Near Halfway Mark
According to a recent survey conducted by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI), Arlington, Va., U.S. building owners are expected to just about reach the halfway point in the... » more
According to a recent survey conducted by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI), Arlington, Va., U.S. building owners are expected to just about reach the halfway point in the... » more
Calif. Power Crisis Gives Boost to Solar Power
As Californians brace for another summer of blackouts and price spikes, solar and photovoltaic installations are quickly becoming a popular power alternative, say designers. » more
As Californians brace for another summer of blackouts and price spikes, solar and photovoltaic installations are quickly becoming a popular power alternative, say designers. » more
Bush Reveals Energy Plan
While President George W. Bush's newly released energy strategy proposes some proactive measures to help alleviate the nation's power woes, including increased oil and gas drilling and nuclear power... » more
While President George W. Bush's newly released energy strategy proposes some proactive measures to help alleviate the nation's power woes, including increased oil and gas drilling and nuclear power... » more
Going Beyond "Potty Parity" in Chicago
Along with a host of changes now being adopted by the city of Chicago's plumbing code, the number of toilets in newly constructed or substantially retrofitted large venues has essentially doubled. » more
Along with a host of changes now being adopted by the city of Chicago's plumbing code, the number of toilets in newly constructed or substantially retrofitted large venues has essentially doubled. » more
Engineering Excellence Awarded to Top Ill. firms
Recognizing outstanding engineering, the Consulting Engineers Council of Illinois recently honored a number of design firms with Engineering Excellence Awards. The highest award was presented to KJWW... » more
Recognizing outstanding engineering, the Consulting Engineers Council of Illinois recently honored a number of design firms with Engineering Excellence Awards. The highest award was presented to KJWW... » more
The American Engineering Campaign
Aimed at demystifying engineering and emphasizing the innovative role engineers play in improving the quality of life and solving societal problems, the National Society of Professional Engineers... » more
Aimed at demystifying engineering and emphasizing the innovative role engineers play in improving the quality of life and solving societal problems, the National Society of Professional Engineers... » more
Guide Offers Pump Design Tips
To assist in the design and specification of energy-efficient pump systems, the Hydraulic Institute (HI), Parsippany, N.J., and Europump, a European pump manufacturing association, have joined forces... » more
To assist in the design and specification of energy-efficient pump systems, the Hydraulic Institute (HI), Parsippany, N.J., and Europump, a European pump manufacturing association, have joined forces... » more
Fast-Paced Growth for U.S. Telecom
Showing impressive growth, U.S. factory telecommunication equipment sales jumped more than 20 percent from 1999 to 2000, finishing at $100.3 billion in 2000, according to a recent market report... » more
Showing impressive growth, U.S. factory telecommunication equipment sales jumped more than 20 percent from 1999 to 2000, finishing at $100.3 billion in 2000, according to a recent market report... » more
Dynamic Lighting for a Kinetic Environment
When Sega GameWorks, a chain of dining and entertainment facilities, opened its first site in Seattle, the concept for the lighting design was to create an atmosphere of arcade entertainment combined... » more
When Sega GameWorks, a chain of dining and entertainment facilities, opened its first site in Seattle, the concept for the lighting design was to create an atmosphere of arcade entertainment combined... » more
Catch Mistakes Now, Save Money Later
While checking on the progress of an audio-visual system installation for a client, a consulting engineer discovered a worker preparing to sand drywall directly over an uncovered mixing board worth... » more
While checking on the progress of an audio-visual system installation for a client, a consulting engineer discovered a worker preparing to sand drywall directly over an uncovered mixing board worth... » more
Up to Snuff
At 700,000 square feet, the recently completed expansion of the Anaheim, Calif., Convention Center was an undertaking perfectly suited for the city, which has been undergoing a high-profile... » more
At 700,000 square feet, the recently completed expansion of the Anaheim, Calif., Convention Center was an undertaking perfectly suited for the city, which has been undergoing a high-profile... » more
Going Beyond "Potty Parity" in Chicago
Along with a host of changes now being adopted by the city of Chicago's plumbing code, the number of toilets in newly constructed or substantially retrofitted large venues has essentially doubled.... » more
Along with a host of changes now being adopted by the city of Chicago's plumbing code, the number of toilets in newly constructed or substantially retrofitted large venues has essentially doubled.... » more
Specifier's Notebook: Blending Project Design and the Internet
Computer-aided design (CAD) can range from simply creating two-dimensional documents for engineering deliverables to generating complete three-dimensional (3D) computational database models of design... » more
Computer-aided design (CAD) can range from simply creating two-dimensional documents for engineering deliverables to generating complete three-dimensional (3D) computational database models of design... » more
NFPA Exposition
The National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) World Fire Safety Congress and Exposition comes to Anaheim, Calif., this year, commencing Friday, May 11, with pre-Congress seminars. Educational... » more
The National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) World Fire Safety Congress and Exposition comes to Anaheim, Calif., this year, commencing Friday, May 11, with pre-Congress seminars. Educational... » more
Catch Mistakes Now, Save Money Later
Finding expensive job-site mistakes before they happen can really pay off » more
Finding expensive job-site mistakes before they happen can really pay off » more
Securing Health
Health-care security challenges place the burden on engineers to care for people and equipment » more
Health-care security challenges place the burden on engineers to care for people and equipment » more
CFC Replacements Near Halfway Mark
According to a recent survey conducted by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI), Arlington, Va., U.S. building owners are expected to just about reach the halfway point in the... » more
According to a recent survey conducted by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI), Arlington, Va., U.S. building owners are expected to just about reach the halfway point in the... » more
M/E Roundtable: Energy to Spare
Volatile energy costs are making efficiency the watchword in HVAC systems design » more
Volatile energy costs are making efficiency the watchword in HVAC systems design » more
Up to Snuff
The Anaheim Convention Center—site of NFPA's 2001 meeting—serves as a demonstration project for performance-based design » more
The Anaheim Convention Center—site of NFPA's 2001 meeting—serves as a demonstration project for performance-based design » more
Mass Protection
Performance-based fire-safety design, still in its infancy in the United States, has created an environment in which more architects, engineers and building owners are asking, "Is it safe?" rather... » more
Performance-based fire-safety design, still in its infancy in the United States, has created an environment in which more architects, engineers and building owners are asking, "Is it safe?" rather... » more
Codes & Standards: Engineers Wanted
Who better understands the way buildings live, operate and breathe than the engineers who design them? So when it comes to ensuring safety in facilities via codes and standards, wouldn't it make... » more
Who better understands the way buildings live, operate and breathe than the engineers who design them? So when it comes to ensuring safety in facilities via codes and standards, wouldn't it make... » more
Blending Project Design and the Internet
Computer-aided design (CAD) can range from simply creating two-dimensional documents for engineering deliverables to generating complete three-dimensional (3D) computational database models of design... » more
Computer-aided design (CAD) can range from simply creating two-dimensional documents for engineering deliverables to generating complete three-dimensional (3D) computational database models of design... » more
New Power Plants to the Rescue
The usually corresponding forces of supply and demand, which have been out of synch recently in wholesale power markets, may be reuniting soon, concludes a recent research study conducted by the... » more
The usually corresponding forces of supply and demand, which have been out of synch recently in wholesale power markets, may be reuniting soon, concludes a recent research study conducted by the... » more
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