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Beijing opens Olympics with LED display 08/15/2008
The centerpiece of the event was a 480 by 72-ft screen with 44,000 embedded LED beads that was laid in the center of the National Stadium, also called the "Bird's Nest." More
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.
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Lighting system 08/01/2008
Provide workers with more personal control of their lighting environment and monitor energy costs with the EcoSystem from Lutron. The system features LiteByte and Quantum applications. LiteByte allows office workers to control one or more lighting fixtures via Windows-based control software and USB-based device.
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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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Occupancy sensors 08/01/2008
Eliminate waste, reduce energy costs, and meet local energy code requirements with the Square D commercial grade wall-switch occupancy sensors from Schneider Electric. The sensors' single- and dual-circuit models use both passive infrared and light-level sensor technologies to shut off lights in offices, private restrooms, utility rooms, and employee break rooms during unoccupied periods.
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Lighting sensors 08/01/2008
The Illumra product line designed by Ad Hoc Electronics includes wireless light switches, temperature sensors, occupancy sensors, and light sensors that are powered using either solar or mechanical energy. They can be installed virtually anywhere. The receiver modules of wireless light switches and sensors can be plugged into outlets or hard wired to the devices they control.
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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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Give and Take Michael Ivanovich, Chief Editor, Consulting-Specifying Engineer June 12, 2008 Useful Green Building Data and Reports
There have been some good reports released this year on green buildings. Some folks h... More
Give and Take Michael Ivanovich, Chief Editor, Consulting-Specifying Engineer March 25, 2008 Wired on Engineering Education
Scott Siddens, senior editor, sent me an email yesterday that linked to an article on... More
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