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HDR, CUH2A merge to form science and technology design giant
The merged firm will employ nearly 1,700 employees in more than 40 locations worldwide. The union is expected to be completed by the end of June.
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Engineers battle NYC mayor over building commissioner position
The mayor wants to drop the requirement in the City Charter that only a registered architect or licensed engineer can hold the position, according to the New York Times. By doing so, Mayor Bloomberg hopes to deepen the pool of commissioner candidates.
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DOE offers lighting competition
The Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize competition encourages the development of high-quality, high-efficiency solid-state lighting products to replace the common light bulb. The competition will award cash prizes (as much as $20 million) and may lead to opportunities for federal purchasing agreements, utility programs, and other incentives.
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New York City cracks down on fire code violators
Several commercial buildings have outstanding fire code violations, resulting in the arrest of more than 100 people this month alone.
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Challenge: Slash air conditioners' electricity use
University of California Davis energy-efficiency experts recently launched a novel program designed to slash electricity use by rooftop air conditioners in the western United States by more than 40%.
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M/E insider: recent new hires and promotions
News from Malcom Pirnie, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, MACTEC, Spectrum Engineers, SmithGroup, The Cadmus Group, CH2M Hill, Michaels Engineering, Cubellis, HDR Engineering, and Stantec.
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Industry roundup: partnerships, mergers, etc.
News from W.A.C. Lighting, Honeywell, Active Power, UTC Power, Yakawa Electric, Eaton Corp., Optical Cable Corp., Carrier Corp., and WFI Industries.
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