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40 Under 40
Consulting-Specifying Engineer is dedicated to encouraging and recognizing the most talented young individuals in the engineering community supporting the building industry. We want to shape the future of young engineers, and will do so by recognizing and encouraging them through mentoring articles in the magazine, young engineer networking events and the 40 Under 40 program.
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The MEP Giants and Commissioning Giants programs: The MEP Giants program lists the top 100 mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire protection engineering firms in North America. The Commissioning Giants program lists the top North American engineering firms that perform commissioning services on any level.
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The Product of the Year contest is the premier award for new products in the HVAC, fire/life safety, electrical and plumbing systems engineering markets. The annual reader-choice program was created to provide Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s audience with information about the top new products in their fields.
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Robert Thompson, PE, and Lhymwell Manalo
Robert Thompson, PE, is a Senior Principal and Mechanical Engineer at SmithGroup. Lhymwell Manalo is an Associate and Plumbing Designer at SmithGroup.
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