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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
Buying and Selling the Design Practice
Editor's Note: For more about mergers and acquisitions, see "Good Catch," p. 30.Whether to diversify their areas of practice or to expand into new geographic markets, engineering firms are acquiring... » more
Editor's Note: For more about mergers and acquisitions, see "Good Catch," p. 30.Whether to diversify their areas of practice or to expand into new geographic markets, engineering firms are acquiring... » more
What's On CCTV?
Even the best designed and installed camera system is nothing more than a security tactic or tool that should help answer the question: What is the owner interested in protecting?For example, when... » more
Even the best designed and installed camera system is nothing more than a security tactic or tool that should help answer the question: What is the owner interested in protecting?For example, when... » more
Rising Sun
The sun, of course, lies literally at the center of our solar system. Figuratively, one could also say it lies at the center of our universe. And although the sun is approximately 93 million miles... » more
The sun, of course, lies literally at the center of our solar system. Figuratively, one could also say it lies at the center of our universe. And although the sun is approximately 93 million miles... » more
Wireless: The Future of BAS?
Migrating building automation systems to wireless offers many benefits » more
Migrating building automation systems to wireless offers many benefits » more
Off-Peak HVAC is Once Again Hot
When it comes to energy, facility managers and owners don't like surprises. Unfortunately, trends of the past few years have done little to promote any sense of stability. Utility deregulation is... » more
When it comes to energy, facility managers and owners don't like surprises. Unfortunately, trends of the past few years have done little to promote any sense of stability. Utility deregulation is... » more
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
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