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Reliability Essential in Parking Garage Upgrade

Newark International Airport undergoing $170 million redevelopment


Research on Climate Change Technology

Carbon sequestration research project funded by DOE


Canada Moves Ahead Environmentally with HVAC Plan for Residences

eKocomfort replaces conventional HVAC equipment


Argonne Opens New Facility for Advanced Vehicle Testing

Powertrain research faciliy formally dedicated.


BACnet Moves Closer to Becoming International Standard

Market boost to technology could be in store throughout Europe


BACnet Moves Closer to Becoming International Standard

Market boost to technology could be in store throughout Europe


ASHRAE Approves Mold-Related Database Research

Database will record mVOC's


Sermatech Completes Large Sheet Lining Project

30,000 gallon tank lined


ASHRAE Approves Building Sustainability Position Statement

IAQ measures addressed along with preserving natural resources


ASHRAE Funds Research on Humidity

Various HVAC technologies to be studied


Welsh Companies and Investcorp Acquire Minnesota Office Center

Southdale Office Centre acquired.


Rankin Construction Cools the Pentagon

Portable coolers and dehumidifiers supplied during critical rebuilding


School District Updates Multiple Facilities

Grand Rapids school district undertakes HVAC and roof upgrades


On The Trail of A Killer

Legionnaires still taking 4,000 lives in America each year.


Battery Free UPS Employs ?Top? Technology

New technology by Active Power replaces battery UPS systems.


Building Emergency! Would You Know What To Do?

Once an emergency strikes your building, it's too late to start planning.


Saving Energy Key in Miami School System Lighting Upgrade

Combating rising electrical costs prompts smarter way of lighting


R and D Funding Forcast for 2003 Predicts Major Shift Ahead

Government bump in research and development to help offset industry flatline


Siemens Donates Electrical Equipment

Indianapolis training center receives equipment


Solid Foundation for Psychrometrics

ASHRAE publishes an understanding of psychrometrics


Plan to Address ETS

Environmental Tobacco Smoke addressed in ASHRAE plan


Energy Standards to be Included in Consensus Based Codes

ASHRAE codes to be included in NFPA 5000 Building Safety Code


New BACnet Features Result of International Efforts

International recognition shows promise for ASHRAE project


Winning Projects Focus on Energy and Water Conservation

ASHRAE Technology awards highlighted at winter meeting.


Office Buildings of the Year Regional Winners Named

BOMA names the regional buildings that stand out in the crowd


Safety 2003 Development Conference Slated

ASSE sets plans conference in Denver


Quiet Classrooms Lead to Easier Learning

Study concludes that noise impacts upon student learning


Proposed Location for Outdoor Air Intakes

ASHRA addendum to ventilation standards proposed.


BACnet CD Provides Interactive Use of Standard

ASHRAE makes CD available for standards use.


BACnet Approved as International Standard

Building controls standard wins approval in Europe


Safety Engineers Discuss Challenges of Design

Symposium focuses on concepts of human error


Leading Locksmith Company Celegrates 50th Anniversary

Glavin Locksmiths celebrates first half-century of service to Chicagoland


Taking Care of Boilers Now Easier Than Ever

Licensed Boilermaking Companies are excited to once again provide service to Chief's


Generator Operators Certification Sees Increase in Demand

CEAC passes one-thousand mark in certification issuance


U.S. EPA and Lockheed Martin Settle Pollution Cleanup Case

Lockheed to pay over quarter million to settle claims.


OSHA Offers Health Hazard Information on Crystalline Silica

Pocket exposure cards targets danger from silica exposure


Enhanced Enforcement for Employers Who Defy OSHA Regulations

Employers with safety violations to be put under increased monitoring by feds.


U.S. EPA Announces Cleanup of Santa Fe Springs Superfund Site

Consent decree ushers in start of site by 17 companies


U.S. Announces Clean Air Agreement with Lion Oil

Company agrees to reduce air emissions in Arkansas plant


Fountain of Youth

Chicago's Buckingham Fountain renovation project returns fountain back to its youthful past


Technical Program for 2003 Annual Meeting of ASHRAE

Mold and Mildew problems to be addressed


Safety Professionals Explore Designing Systems to Make Error Impossible

ASSE symposium featured 23 speakers for audience of 400


Security Alert Networks Address Emergency Planning and Procedures

BOMA Suburban Chicago survey mapps priority issues for security of office buildings


Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association Announces Upcoming Certification Schedule

RETA 2003 schedule now available


Optically Active Coating System Revolutionizes Quality Control and Structural Inspection

System designed for critical applications


American Society of Safety Engineers Encouraged by OSHA's New Policy on Enhanced Safety

Hope OSHA's policy will bring


First Recipient of America Responds Scholarship Honored

Scholarship formed in response to September 11th, terrorist a+ttack on America


Irving Oil Becomes First Oil Company to Receive USEPA Clean Air Award

Maker of low sulphur gasoline honored at ceremony in D.C.


Hidden Eyes, Unveils Security Access Control System

Kiosk security platform allows central security control


Fixing The Floors

A look at how to turn tired, worn stone flooring into brand new condition


Focus Set On Safety During Greenfield Village Project

Historic Michigan landmark undergoes massive restoration


Building For The Future: Diesel Power and the Construction Industry

Diesel engines play larger role in American industry and construction


American Society of Safety Engineers Offers Workplace Safety Tips

Younger workers targeted in new safety program


Asbestos Still A Major Occupational Hazard

Materials containing asbestos still being produced


Proposed Florida Mold Bill Labeled Unfair

ASSE urges change in Florida Bill to exclude licensing requirement


MGE UPS Systems Selected as World Wide Distributor and Service Provider

Two world leaders in UPS technologies brought together


International Participation in BACnet Grows

Open protocol system gains wider support


Earthwise Environmental and Hygeneering Co-Host Environmental Conference

Madinah Country Club provides setting for conference on mold, legionnaires and IAQ issues


Touch-Free Washroom Fixtures Seen in Response to SARS

Bio hazard news boosts interest and sale of fixtures


Correction to Article in March Issue of Chief Engineer

The Chief sets the record straight on Legionnaires article publiched in an earlier issue


Illinois Consumers Gain in Recently Passed Mold Resolution

Certification program ensures ability of environmental professionals


Texans Address National Problem Facing Young Workers

Public-private partnership aims to help young workers reach old age.


California Youth Authority Seeks Savings Through Simplicity

State budget crunch prompts CYA to save funds through energy efficient lighting


Oakbrook Terrace Tower Wins Award

BOMA/Suburban Chicago announces building of the year


Street Sweeping Innovations with New Sentinel

New Tennant product comes with big advantages for users


A Few Simple Steps Could Save Millions

Building owner liability may stretch farther than you think.


Thinking Outside the Drum

New methods of chemical treatment save time, money and the environment.


Massachusetts Cleans Up the Country

New safer cleaning products being used in schools statewide


Outdoor Air Intake Locations Proposed by ASHRAE

New standard aimed at security and health.


Color Theory Program Enhances Workplace Environments

Effect of color may brighten workplace productivity and worker moral.


Simplify Your Next Dimming Project with Digital Control

Installation costs reduced and redesign made easier with new system.


A Day In The Life of Homeland Security

Wonder what homeland security is all about? Take a look at a typical day in the U.S. Governments newest Department.


Airline Traffic Set To Rebound

U.N. Report predicts 4.4 percent growth in 2004 and 6.3 percent in 2005


World's First Water Monitoring Day Set For October 18th

U.S. EPA partners with the Clean Water Foundation to kick of proposed annual event


North Dakota State Students Win Solar Race

University students cross finish line first following 10 day, 2,300 mile race


Are Your Cleaning Chemicals Making You Sick?

New focus on illness spotlights cleaning chemical health risk


Winning Projects Focus On Environmental Impact

Winners of ASHRAE 2003 Students Design Competition


Hyatt Long Beach Makes a Case for Kitchen Floors

Epoxy flooring looks good compared to quarry tile for commercial kitchen applications


Improving Residential Energy Efficiency

Rising energy costs and colder than normal weather predictions turns attention to residential energy plans


Building Energy Performance Rating Protocols Evaluated

ASHRAE looks at knowledge gaps in patterns across various building types


ASHRAE Recognized for Work in Building Commissioning

Benner Award given to society by Portland Energy Conservation, Inc.


Battelle Leads Partnership In Exploring Carbon Sequestration

U.S. DOE project takes aim at lowering climate changing pollution


Kroeschell Celebrates 125th Anniversary

Providing service to customers since 1879, premiere HVACR provider is congratulated by the Chief's


EPA Seeks Fines for Mislabeling

New England firm cited for violations


Modular Panel Structures Make It Simple to Construct Buildings On-The-Spot

Control centers have come a long way since the


Control Valves Exceed Design Expectations at Chicago's Midway Airport

Big money savings and maximum occupant comfort results from valve installation at district energy plant.


Safety-On-The-Job Poster Winners Go Above and Beyond

Children's contest proves safe thinking starts at an early age.


Stairwell Safety and Security

Recent Chicago high rise fire focuses attention on stairwell locking devices.



 

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