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TIA and ATIS at Odds Over Standards Committees
When the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), Arlington, Va., started seriously considering separating its engineering standards committees from its trade association operations, TIA... » more
When the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), Arlington, Va., started seriously considering separating its engineering standards committees from its trade association operations, TIA... » more
Adieu to friends who will be missed
In the wake of the turbulence of 2001, I wished everyone, in my last column, an uneventful New Year in the hope that we might see a return to life and business as usual. I still hope this may be the... » more
In the wake of the turbulence of 2001, I wished everyone, in my last column, an uneventful New Year in the hope that we might see a return to life and business as usual. I still hope this may be the... » more
Professional Practices: Computer-Generated Liability
Under the banner of progress, those involved in funding the construction of buildings push for projects to be built bigger, faster and less expensively. Designers typically meet this demand by... » more
Under the banner of progress, those involved in funding the construction of buildings push for projects to be built bigger, faster and less expensively. Designers typically meet this demand by... » more
AHR products & literature
In anticipation of the 2002 AHR Expo (January 14-16 in Atlantic City, N.J.), Consulting-Specifying Engineer has created this special section to serve as a guide to some of the most innovative new... » more
In anticipation of the 2002 AHR Expo (January 14-16 in Atlantic City, N.J.), Consulting-Specifying Engineer has created this special section to serve as a guide to some of the most innovative new... » more
New products & literature
Starting this month, CSE will be amending the process for retrieving additional product information. Instead of circling the corresponding number on our reader service card, please visit our Reader... » more
Starting this month, CSE will be amending the process for retrieving additional product information. Instead of circling the corresponding number on our reader service card, please visit our Reader... » more
Web Threads
A monthly compendium of facts and figuresNumber of companies/organizations belonging to the Telecommunications Industry Association:... » more
A monthly compendium of facts and figuresNumber of companies/organizations belonging to the Telecommunications Industry Association:... » more
Multi-Purpose Comfort for Multi-Use Stadium
As the home of four professional sports teams, the Staples Center in Los Angeles can experience up to 10 days each season where multiple events occur on a single day. Therefore, its 35-person crew... » more
As the home of four professional sports teams, the Staples Center in Los Angeles can experience up to 10 days each season where multiple events occur on a single day. Therefore, its 35-person crew... » more
TIA and ATIS at Odds Over Standards Committees
When the Telecommunications Industry Association started seriously considering separating its engineering standards committees from its trade association operations, TIA members began dialogue with... » more
When the Telecommunications Industry Association started seriously considering separating its engineering standards committees from its trade association operations, TIA members began dialogue with... » more
'Cool' Tower Dominates Heat Horizon
High Delta-T cooling, an innovative technology utilizing standard temperature air to cool electronic equipment, increases energy efficiency and reliability for data centers and other... » more
High Delta-T cooling, an innovative technology utilizing standard temperature air to cool electronic equipment, increases energy efficiency and reliability for data centers and other... » more
Undervalued?
Underfloor air systems have been around for quite some time now, but is the market embracing the technology or discounting it as a specialty solution? » more
Underfloor air systems have been around for quite some time now, but is the market embracing the technology or discounting it as a specialty solution? » more
'Cool' Tower Dominates Heat Horizon
Despite a continuous engineering effort to save energy at almost all levels with all M/E/P systems, server-room cooling systems have remained virtually unchanged since the inception of the raised... » more
Despite a continuous engineering effort to save energy at almost all levels with all M/E/P systems, server-room cooling systems have remained virtually unchanged since the inception of the raised... » more
Playing the Smart Hand
Factoring in all the variables and adapting to volatile utility rates can be the key to truly optimizing chiller sequencing in hybrid central plants » more
Factoring in all the variables and adapting to volatile utility rates can be the key to truly optimizing chiller sequencing in hybrid central plants » more
Multi-Purpose Comfort for Multi-Use Stadium
As the home of four professional sports teams, the Staples Center in Los Angeles can experience up to 10 days each season where multiple events occur on a single day. Therefore, its 35-person crew... » more
As the home of four professional sports teams, the Staples Center in Los Angeles can experience up to 10 days each season where multiple events occur on a single day. Therefore, its 35-person crew... » more
Specifier's Notebook: Don't Roll the Dice on Casino Lighting
Modern day casinos are really multipurpose developments that must fulfill a variety of customer needs and desires. Casinos typically deliver the goods through multifaceted entertainment "experiences"... » more
Modern day casinos are really multipurpose developments that must fulfill a variety of customer needs and desires. Casinos typically deliver the goods through multifaceted entertainment "experiences"... » more
Wiring Underfloor—Not Underfoot
Raised floors are the ideal multi-tasking system, serving both as a plenum for HVAC and conduit for electrical wiring and data cabling. Proper implementation, however, should involve a closely... » more
Raised floors are the ideal multi-tasking system, serving both as a plenum for HVAC and conduit for electrical wiring and data cabling. Proper implementation, however, should involve a closely... » more
M/E Roundtable: Wiring Underfloor—Not Underfoot
Raised floors offer flexibility and scalability for wiring and cable in facilities with special equipment needs or high staff churn rate » more
Raised floors offer flexibility and scalability for wiring and cable in facilities with special equipment needs or high staff churn rate » more
AHR Products & Literature
A rundown of some of the most interesting new technologies on display at this year's AHR Expo » more
A rundown of some of the most interesting new technologies on display at this year's AHR Expo » more
Playing the Smart Hand
Hybrid central plants have proven to offer many advantages, including operational reliability and risk mitigation. But the primary purpose of choosing multiple energy sources is economics: depending... » more
Hybrid central plants have proven to offer many advantages, including operational reliability and risk mitigation. But the primary purpose of choosing multiple energy sources is economics: depending... » more
The Ballpark 'Safe' at Home in Arlington
Major league baseball began in 1971 for the Dallas/Fort Worth area, when the former Washington Senators became the Texas Rangers. The team opened at Arlington Stadium, at the time a minor league park... » more
Major league baseball began in 1971 for the Dallas/Fort Worth area, when the former Washington Senators became the Texas Rangers. The team opened at Arlington Stadium, at the time a minor league park... » more
Don't Roll the Dice on Casino Lighting
Modern day casinos are really multipurpose developments that must fulfill a variety of customer needs and desires. Casinos typically deliver the goods through multifaceted entertainment "experiences"... » more
Modern day casinos are really multipurpose developments that must fulfill a variety of customer needs and desires. Casinos typically deliver the goods through multifaceted entertainment "experiences"... » more
Letters to the editor
No Real Evidence of Third-Party ConflictI read with interest "A/E Building Inspections: Conflict of Interest in Miami?" (Nov. 2001, p. 11), regarding plan review and inspections by independent third... » more
No Real Evidence of Third-Party ConflictI read with interest "A/E Building Inspections: Conflict of Interest in Miami?" (Nov. 2001, p. 11), regarding plan review and inspections by independent third... » more
ASHRAE Release New IAQ Position Document
Even though energy efficiency and indoor air quality (IAQ) may at times have competing agendas, they can be compatible and should be considered simultaneously, asserts a new American Society of... » more
Even though energy efficiency and indoor air quality (IAQ) may at times have competing agendas, they can be compatible and should be considered simultaneously, asserts a new American Society of... » more
Carter & Burgess Forms Design-Build Alliance
In order to upgrade its design-build delivery services, the Boston office of Carter & Burgess has paired with Konover Construction Corporation (KCC) » more
In order to upgrade its design-build delivery services, the Boston office of Carter & Burgess has paired with Konover Construction Corporation (KCC) » more
GSA May Look to Private Sector for Funding
To address the General Services Administration's (GSA) large backlog of maintenance projects for federal buildings, legislation has been proposed by the Bush Administration that would enable the GSA... » more
To address the General Services Administration's (GSA) large backlog of maintenance projects for federal buildings, legislation has been proposed by the Bush Administration that would enable the GSA... » more
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
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