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Last chance to enter CSE's ARC Awards! 08/14/2008
Consulting-Specifying Engineer's ARC Awards honor engineers and engineering firms that have incorporated unique MEP design elements into commercial, institutional, and industrial building projects. Entries can be submitted in either of two categories: New Construction or Renovation. Enter today! Entry deadline is Aug. 29. More
Fire alarm control panel 08/01/2008
Minimize installation time, speed alarm response, and simplify maintenance with the NFS_320 intelligent fire alarm control panel from Notifier. The UL 864 Ninth Edition listed control panel supports up to 318 intelligent devices (159 sensors and 159 modules on one SLC and four notification appliance circuits).
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Gas detector 08/01/2008
The S4000CH combustible gas detector from General Monitors features a precision catalytic bead sensor, which provides accurate safety monitoring in harsh conditions. The detectors have built-in HART instrumentation to facilitate two-way digital communication without disturbing the integrity of the 4 to 20 mA analog signal.
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Emergency lighting 08/01/2008
The EM Integral option engineered by Prescolite offers easier maintenance while preserving the aesthetic integrity of lighting fixtures and ceilings. The unit combines the indicator light and test button into one component inside the reflector, thus removing the red button that was previously installed on ceilings.
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Fire alarm system 08/01/2008
The Farenhyt IFP series and IntelliKnight products engineered by Silent Knight provide a number of installation advantages that reduce maintenance costs and enhance system performance. The units communicate with every sensor and module in the fire system, and the panel can provide detailed history reports on individual components, thus helping to reduce false alarms.
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100 Envelopes, please: The 2008 MEP design giants By Michael Ivanovich, Editor-In-Chief, Scott Siddens, Senior Editor, and Patrick Lynch, Contributing Editor - 08/01/2008
The numbers are in. The computers are turned off. And with the MEP engineering community sweating with anticipation as to which firms made the cut, Consulting-Specifying Engineer is proud to announce the Giants 100 list for 2008, i.e., those with the most MEP design revenue in the previous year.
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Specifying grease ducts using new codes By Shaun Ray, Director of Engineering, Metal-Fab Inc., Wichita, Kan. - 08/01/2008
Grease duct system codes will change dramatically in January 2009. These changes are far-reaching and affect architects, engineers, specifiers, and contractors. The changes, if not recognized and addressed from the beginning of a project, could cause widespread confusion and, in some instances, major redesign, delays, or additional costs.
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Specifying grease ducts using new codes By Shaun Ray, Director of Engineering, Metal-Fab Inc., Wichita, Kan. - 07/30/2008
Grease duct system codes will change dramatically in January 2009.
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Give and Take Michael Ivanovich, Chief Editor, Consulting-Specifying Engineer February 12, 2008 Reviving the mentor mentality
Terry Brennan came into the Solar 101 classroom at Utica, N.Y-based Mohawk Valley Com... More
Give and Take Michael Ivanovich, Chief Editor, Consulting-Specifying Engineer April 19, 2007 Out of the Box
You’re going to love this blog, and you’re going to come back to it at le... More
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