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May 2013
2013 40 Under 40: Brian Butler, 38 Associate Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer, Interface Engineering, Portland, Ore. » more
2013 40 Under 40: Adam Carlson, 39Associate / Senior Mechanical Engineer, Interface Engineering, Portland, Ore. » more
2013 40 Under 40: Mark Gifford, 31 Consultancy Development Manager, Integrated Environmental Solutions, Glasgow, U.K. » more
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Sports, entertainment venues: Electrical and power systemsSports arenas and entertainment facilities involve complex engineering solutions. Five consulting engineers share details on electrical and power systems. » more
Sports, entertainment venues: Codes and standardsSports arenas and entertainment facilities involve complex engineering solutions. Five consulting engineers offer codes and standards advice. » more
Sports, entertainment venues: Automation and controls
Sports arenas and entertainment facilities involve complex engineering solutions. Five consulting engineers offer advice on building automation and controls. » more
Sports arenas and entertainment facilities involve complex engineering solutions. Five consulting engineers offer advice on building automation and controls. » more
Not everything has been invented—yet
Without feedback, product designers never know whether their product is and will be a success. By voting for the Product of the Year Finalists, you can help give the building industry's product... » more
Without feedback, product designers never know whether their product is and will be a success. By voting for the Product of the Year Finalists, you can help give the building industry's product... » more
BIM and fire protection engineeringBy including all life safety systems in the BIM rendering, engineers improve the building’s model as a whole. » more
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Educational experience: Designing K-12 schoolsEngineering work on K-12 schools is complex—and not just because of dwindling school budgets. The facilities must meet a broad range of exacting standards coming from officials and state regulatory... » more
Building envelope: Testing and commissioning best practicesDue to the increased interest in high-performance buildings, more attention is being paid to how envelope assemblies affect interior comfort and energy performance. » more
Use NFPA 3 to coordinate fire and life safety projects NFPA 3 takes a contemporary approach to construction and focuses on commissioning the fire and life safety systems throughout a project, rather than at the end. » more
Tips to maximize boiler efficiency
Eight keys to maximizing the efficiency of steam boiler systems. » more
Eight keys to maximizing the efficiency of steam boiler systems. » more
Boilers: Types, applications, and efficienciesEngineers should understand which boiler is appropriate for the application, and then know how to maximize its use. » more
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Updates to 2014 NECNFPA 70, the National Electrical Code, will next be updated in 2014. Here's a look at what to expect. » more
IAQ, infection control in hospitals Learn how to reduce the potential for infection and airborne pathogen dispersion in hospitals and healthcare facilities as they relate to HVAC systems and design. » more
Green is gold, but may be risky Engineers must carefully review contracts and insurance to ensure green building design proceeds smoothly. » more
Specifying pipe and piping materialsPiping is used within many building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, specialty chemicals and fluids, and fire protection. Knowing what type of piping to use in a specific application can help... » more
Engineers should focus on integrationBy becoming a building systems integrator, engineers can ensure successful buildings—and a successful future. » more
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