Industry Roundup
Q2 report shows growth in 2011
FMI has predicted the general economy to see mixed signs in the Construction Outlook: Second Quarter 2011 Report. » more
AMCA names director of strategic energy initiatives
The Air Movement and Control Association International has named Michael Ivanovich to a newly created director position. » more
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, May 2011
Most visited articles at www.csemag.com during May 2011 included technical articles about renovation of electrical distribution systems, challenges in super high-rise building design, selecting a... » more
CxA workshop, commissioning training
ACG has announced six new opportunities to prepare for the Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) exam. » more
Smartest Building in America challenge
Siemens Industry's Smartest Building in America challenge has returned to recognize the innovative implementation of APOGEE and TALON building automation systems and the role these systems plan in... » more
ABB invests in technology for data center energy efficiency
Major stake in Validus DC Systems provides innovative electrical distribution technology that lowers total facility costs by up to 30% » more
Seattle: building energy benchmarking initiative
Buildings of a certain size will be required to provide Energy Star performance data to the city and to prospective buyers. » more
NYC landmark open with integrated engineering systems
Buro Happold provided structural engineering, MEP engineering, lighting design, and fabrication modeling for the New Amsterdam Plein and Pavilion that commemorates New York City's Dutch founders. » more
EPA Energy Star launches Battle of the Buildings
Teams from 245 buildings around the U.S. will compete to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. » more
TLC’s Gelfo re-elected to ACG board of directors
Mark Gelfo, principal at TLC Engineering for Architecture, was elected to his second term on the ACG board of directors. » more
6th annual Emerald Gala
The 6th Annual Emerald Gala hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council - Illinois Chapter will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the Soldier Field United Club in Chicago. » more
AIA's guide for sustainable projects due out in May 2011
AIA Document D503-2011 has been developmed to assist users of AIA Contract Documents in understanding contractual considerations unique to sustainable design and construction projects. » more
KJWW Engineering project wins ASHE award
The SSM St. Clare Health Center was named 2011 Vista Award winner by ASHE. » more
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles, March 2011
Most visited articles at www.csemag.com during March 2011 included content about seismic codes, electrical room design, the ASHRAE Ventilation Standard, and diesel generator noise. » more
Q2 report shows growth in 2011FMI has predicted the general economy to see mixed signs in the Construction Outlook: Second Quarter 2011 Report. » more
AMCA names director of strategic energy initiativesThe Air Movement and Control Association International has named Michael Ivanovich to a newly created director position. » more
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, May 2011Most visited articles at www.csemag.com during May 2011 included technical articles about renovation of electrical distribution systems, challenges in super high-rise building design, selecting a... » more
HOK/Vanderweil wins Next Generation Design Competition
A team of engineers from HOK and Vanderweil won the award from Metropolis magazine for their proposal in retrofitting a 1960s building using new energy. » more
A team of engineers from HOK and Vanderweil won the award from Metropolis magazine for their proposal in retrofitting a 1960s building using new energy. » more
High Performance Building Conference
The annual conference, scheduled for March 2012 in California, is designed to help promote energy savings for building design and architecture. » more
The annual conference, scheduled for March 2012 in California, is designed to help promote energy savings for building design and architecture. » more
SGH expands services, acquires Capobianco Consulting Engineers
Simpson Gumpertz and Heger, national engineering firm involved in building, transportation, nuclear, water/wastewater, and science/defense projects strengthens existing parking structure engineering... » more
Simpson Gumpertz and Heger, national engineering firm involved in building, transportation, nuclear, water/wastewater, and science/defense projects strengthens existing parking structure engineering... » more
CxA workshop, commissioning trainingACG has announced six new opportunities to prepare for the Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) exam. » more
NRCI: Economic recovery slow for nonresidential construction
Nonresidential Construction Index: the slow recovery continues, says report. » more
Nonresidential Construction Index: the slow recovery continues, says report. » more
Smartest Building in America challengeSiemens Industry's Smartest Building in America challenge has returned to recognize the innovative implementation of APOGEE and TALON building automation systems and the role these systems plan in... » more
High-performance buildings showcase
Ingersoll-Rand plc's Trane High Performance Buildings is an outcome-based approach that was showcased on May 19 in New York City. » more
Ingersoll-Rand plc's Trane High Performance Buildings is an outcome-based approach that was showcased on May 19 in New York City. » more
ABB invests in technology for data center energy efficiency Major stake in Validus DC Systems provides innovative electrical distribution technology that lowers total facility costs by up to 30% » more
Seattle: building energy benchmarking initiativeBuildings of a certain size will be required to provide Energy Star performance data to the city and to prospective buyers. » more
NYC landmark open with integrated engineering systemsBuro Happold provided structural engineering, MEP engineering, lighting design, and fabrication modeling for the New Amsterdam Plein and Pavilion that commemorates New York City's Dutch founders. » more
EPA Energy Star launches Battle of the BuildingsTeams from 245 buildings around the U.S. will compete to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. » more
H and A announces staff certifications
H&A Engineers & Architects announces new certifications for engineers at the Glen Allen, Va., office. » more
H&A Engineers & Architects announces new certifications for engineers at the Glen Allen, Va., office. » more
TLC’s Gelfo re-elected to ACG board of directorsMark Gelfo, principal at TLC Engineering for Architecture, was elected to his second term on the ACG board of directors. » more
MKK engineer to speak at NIBS conference
Ken Urbanek, director of engineering at MKK Consulting Engineers, will speak about UFAD at the 2012 Best3 Conference. » more
Ken Urbanek, director of engineering at MKK Consulting Engineers, will speak about UFAD at the 2012 Best3 Conference. » more
6th annual Emerald GalaThe 6th Annual Emerald Gala hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council - Illinois Chapter will take place on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at the Soldier Field United Club in Chicago. » more
Germany's leaders: swift transition to renewable energy
Chancellor Merkel's government and heads of states agree that the nation should swiftly transition from nuclear to renewables - but the timetable, costs of a nuclear-free future remain uncertain. » more
Chancellor Merkel's government and heads of states agree that the nation should swiftly transition from nuclear to renewables - but the timetable, costs of a nuclear-free future remain uncertain. » more
The sky is not falling
Current economic conditions are making some engineers believe that the end is near, and the sky is falling. From where I'm sitting, the sky is definitely not falling. » more
Current economic conditions are making some engineers believe that the end is near, and the sky is falling. From where I'm sitting, the sky is definitely not falling. » more
AIA's guide for sustainable projects due out in May 2011AIA Document D503-2011 has been developmed to assist users of AIA Contract Documents in understanding contractual considerations unique to sustainable design and construction projects. » more
Schneider in talks to buy Luminous for $800M
Schneider Electric is in talks to take control of privately held Indian power and energy storage company Luminous Power Technologies. » more
Schneider Electric is in talks to take control of privately held Indian power and energy storage company Luminous Power Technologies. » more
KJWW Engineering project wins ASHE awardThe SSM St. Clare Health Center was named 2011 Vista Award winner by ASHE. » more
U.S. Air Force purchases $26M of Autodesk products
The U.S. Air Force Office of the Civil Engineer awarded the contract to Autodesk for its software and related services. » more
The U.S. Air Force Office of the Civil Engineer awarded the contract to Autodesk for its software and related services. » more
Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles, March 2011Most visited articles at www.csemag.com during March 2011 included content about seismic codes, electrical room design, the ASHRAE Ventilation Standard, and diesel generator noise. » more
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