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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
Tubing 08/01/2008
LapSeal, manufactured by Armacell, is a dual system enclosure that provides a reliable, long-term seal. The unit can perform over tight turns such as elbows and P-traps, providing protection from moisture vapor and heat. An advanced pressure-sensitive adhesive on the seal allows the insulation to remain sealed and maintains its integrity.
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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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Waterless soybean urinals 07/01/2008
Waterless Co. has created a line of urinals that consist of 30% soybean resin among other materials. The urinals function like any other waterless or conventional urinal, but come with a label stating they are partially constructed from soybean resin.
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Check valve 07/01/2008
Stop-Silent valves, manufactured by Lasso, provide water hammer relief and tight, nonreturn shut-off for existing flanged piping systems. The design can be implemented directly into a flanged pip system without structural or housing alterations. The valve has no movable parts, making it more durable, and it can be manufactured out of various materials per demand.
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News at a Glance 06/01/2008
• The U.S. Dept. of Energy’s (DOE) Save Energy Now program has completed its 500th Energy Saving Assessment. Since 2006, teams from DOE’s Save Energy Now program have analyzed the efficiency of pumps, fans, compressed air systems, and heating and steam systems at 500 of the nation’s most energy-intensive industrial facilities.
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Not a drop to waste By Melissa Hillebrand, Associate Editor - 06/01/2008
CSE: Do sensor-activated faucets really save water? J. PATRICK BANSE: Sensor faucets are more sanitary than handle-type faucets, and with preprogrammed “on” times, reduce the water use and possibility of leaving the faucet running longer than needed. Flow-control devices are the real water savers, as they limit the flow rate discharge of water to the user, which also minimizes spla...
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Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2008 Product of the Year Finalists Voting Now Open 05/15/2008
This year marks the fourth annual staging of Consulting-Specifying Engineer's Product of the Year contest, with more entrants than ever. As in the past, Consulting-Specifying Engineer convened a panel of consulting engineers as judges to determine the finalists. Our judges determined three finalists in each category and voters will decide the winners in each category, along with voting for the Most Valuable Product award.
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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
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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