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Behind Bars
Engineers integrated 165 security cameras, biometrics, customized controls, smoke control and a heat-recovery system to produce Wisconsin's new cutting-edge maximum-security prison » more
Engineers integrated 165 security cameras, biometrics, customized controls, smoke control and a heat-recovery system to produce Wisconsin's new cutting-edge maximum-security prison » more
Firm Ownership: A Share of the Business
Our December "Professional Practices" features a look at taking a share of ownership in a design firm. » more
Our December "Professional Practices" features a look at taking a share of ownership in a design firm. » more
Caution: Turbulent Waters Ahead
While institutional facilities, government projects and security work should drive M/E billings in 2002, the current economic recession may present a formidable challenge for M/E firms » more
While institutional facilities, government projects and security work should drive M/E billings in 2002, the current economic recession may present a formidable challenge for M/E firms » more
Tall Building Talk
In the wake of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, building professionals have been hard at work formulating ideas for how building safety and security can be enhanced. » more
In the wake of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, building professionals have been hard at work formulating ideas for how building safety and security can be enhanced. » more
A/E Fees Stay Ahead of Inflation
Hourly A/E billing rates increased an average of 5.3% last year, and two-thirds of A/E firms were able to raise fees at percentages higher than the rate of inflation, according to PSMJ Resource's... » more
Hourly A/E billing rates increased an average of 5.3% last year, and two-thirds of A/E firms were able to raise fees at percentages higher than the rate of inflation, according to PSMJ Resource's... » more
Navigating the Economic Downturn
With the U.S. economy officially moving into a recession, Mark Zweig, president and CEO of the market consulting firm, ZweigWhite, based in Natick, Mass., offers a short list of suggestions to help... » more
With the U.S. economy officially moving into a recession, Mark Zweig, president and CEO of the market consulting firm, ZweigWhite, based in Natick, Mass., offers a short list of suggestions to help... » more
A/E Building Inspections: Conflict of Interest in Miami?
When the Florida Building Code goes into effect in Miami-Dade County on Jan. 1, 2002, a controversial new ordinance will permit building owners to hire architects and engineers to perform plan... » more
When the Florida Building Code goes into effect in Miami-Dade County on Jan. 1, 2002, a controversial new ordinance will permit building owners to hire architects and engineers to perform plan... » more
Protecting Buildings Against Anthrax
While high-grade filters can be very helpful in protecting against the spread of Anthrax spores through building ventilation systems, HEPA filters are the only kind of filters that offer a sure-fire... » more
While high-grade filters can be very helpful in protecting against the spread of Anthrax spores through building ventilation systems, HEPA filters are the only kind of filters that offer a sure-fire... » more
November Deep Links: Solar Energy
Visit these web resources on daylighting and photovoltaics, the topic of our November cover story. » more
Visit these web resources on daylighting and photovoltaics, the topic of our November cover story. » more
The Rest of the Roundtable, Part 1- Technology
In October and November, CSE shared discussion from a roundtable discussion held in New York City in August. Here is the first of three extra installments from those discussions, focusing on the use... » more
In October and November, CSE shared discussion from a roundtable discussion held in New York City in August. Here is the first of three extra installments from those discussions, focusing on the use... » more
Real Estate Investment to Soften
Although real estate investment opportunities are expected to decline in 2002, the best picks are New York, Washington D.C., Boston, Southern California, Chicago and San Francisco, according to a... » more
Although real estate investment opportunities are expected to decline in 2002, the best picks are New York, Washington D.C., Boston, Southern California, Chicago and San Francisco, according to a... » more
Calif. Gas Infrastructure Needs to Improve, Says State Agency
Even though this summer brought fewer blackouts to California than the summer of 2000, a state energy agency report warns of the next energy hurdle—inadequate gas pipeline capacity. » more
Even though this summer brought fewer blackouts to California than the summer of 2000, a state energy agency report warns of the next energy hurdle—inadequate gas pipeline capacity. » more
Boiler Beats California Blues
Del Mar French Laundry in Monterey, California, has been operating since 1932 when Cedo Gospodnetich's family came to America and started their new business in the height of the depression. They... » more
Del Mar French Laundry in Monterey, California, has been operating since 1932 when Cedo Gospodnetich's family came to America and started their new business in the height of the depression. They... » more
Biometrics May Get a Boost
In the aftermath of the events of Sept. 11th, government research into security, and specifically biometrics, may be increasing, according to the U.S. House of Representative's Science Committee... » more
In the aftermath of the events of Sept. 11th, government research into security, and specifically biometrics, may be increasing, according to the U.S. House of Representative's Science Committee... » more
Building Code Companions
As companion manuals to the International Building Codes, the Building Officials and Code Administrators has released two new reference books, the International Building Code Commentary and the... » more
As companion manuals to the International Building Codes, the Building Officials and Code Administrators has released two new reference books, the International Building Code Commentary and the... » more
Good Catch
Our October all-star team once again steps up to the plate to discuss personnel management, including retention and growth strategies that sometimes necessitate mergers and acquisitions » more
Our October all-star team once again steps up to the plate to discuss personnel management, including retention and growth strategies that sometimes necessitate mergers and acquisitions » more
A/E Building Inspections: Conflict of Interest in Miami?
When the Florida Building Code goes into effect in Miami-Dade County on Jan. 1, 2002, a controversial new ordinance will permit building owners to hire architects and engineers to perform plan... » more
When the Florida Building Code goes into effect in Miami-Dade County on Jan. 1, 2002, a controversial new ordinance will permit building owners to hire architects and engineers to perform plan... » more
A move and other changes
As I write this column, I'm fighting a cold, trying to dig out of a week's worth of mail and e-mail (that's what you get for going to a trade show), plan an industry roundtable in New York, close... » more
As I write this column, I'm fighting a cold, trying to dig out of a week's worth of mail and e-mail (that's what you get for going to a trade show), plan an industry roundtable in New York, close... » more
Promoting Project Web Sites
Technical support, software training, enthusiastic users and well-defined roles among the project team are key to the effective use of extranets and web sites as project management tools » more
Technical support, software training, enthusiastic users and well-defined roles among the project team are key to the effective use of extranets and web sites as project management tools » more
Wireless: The Future of BAS?
Taking a look around, it's safe to say that wireless communication has permeated our daily lives; not only are cell phones in extensive use, but even church steeples in New England are now supporting... » more
Taking a look around, it's safe to say that wireless communication has permeated our daily lives; not only are cell phones in extensive use, but even church steeples in New England are now supporting... » more
Rising Sun
Energy uncertainty and increasing environmental awareness are driving greater exploration of solar light and power for buildings » more
Energy uncertainty and increasing environmental awareness are driving greater exploration of solar light and power for buildings » more
Tall Building Talk
In the wake of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, building professionals have been hard at work formulating ideas for how building safety and security can be enhanced.One such group, a task force... » more
In the wake of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, building professionals have been hard at work formulating ideas for how building safety and security can be enhanced.One such group, a task force... » more
Letters to the Editor
School HVAC debate revisited and questionedI would like to compliment CSE for publishing the exchange of letters between Mark Lentz and Fred Schultz (CSE, September 2001). Mr Lentz' letter raised... » more
School HVAC debate revisited and questionedI would like to compliment CSE for publishing the exchange of letters between Mark Lentz and Fred Schultz (CSE, September 2001). Mr Lentz' letter raised... » more
Navigating the Economic Downturn
With the U.S. economy officially moving into a recession, Mark Zweig, president and CEO of the market consulting firm, ZweigWhite, based in Natick, Mass., offers a short list of suggestions to help... » more
With the U.S. economy officially moving into a recession, Mark Zweig, president and CEO of the market consulting firm, ZweigWhite, based in Natick, Mass., offers a short list of suggestions to help... » more
Rising Sun
Energy uncertainty and increasing environmental awareness are driving greater exploration of solar light and power for buildings » more
Energy uncertainty and increasing environmental awareness are driving greater exploration of solar light and power for buildings » more
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