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Feature: Commissioning critical facilities
Deciding early on scope, process is critical to success, costs.
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Feature: Bring TAB specs in line
For the best test and balance results, perform a specification checkup on each project.
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Feature: Jack of all industries, master of none
Is your engineering firm spread thin across several market sectors, or does it focus on a select few? Here are some tips on how to analyze your firm's status.
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Iowa high school receives PLTW certification
Some Johnston High School students could have almost a semester of college credit upon graduation, thanks to the school's affiliation with Project Lead the Way, a national engineering-education program.
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White paper: Evolution of commissioning within a school district: provider and owner/operator perspectives
This paper discusses the evolution of commissioning within a school district that is currently responsible for 35 campuses in a fast-growing suburb of Sacramento, Calif.
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Opinion: Commissioning conference pegs vitality meter
Talk about buzz. The 16th National Conference on Building Commissioning (NCBC), produced by Portland Energy Conservation Inc. (PECI), had the noisy vibe of high-octane networking in hallways, at watering holes, and in expo booths that signaled a successful conference.
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More business of engineering articles and news
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Product of the Year voting open
Cast your vote in any of 11 categories for the 2008 Product of the Year program.
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New products and software
• Energy-saving wireless controls
Self-powered wireless controls reduce the amount of time and materials needed to install energy-management systems.
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• Building energy and carbon assessment software
Free software suitable for all building types.
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• Monitor temperature wirelessly
Make more informed technology decisions about wireless monitoring of temperature conditions.
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