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Technical Concepts responds to SARS fears with touch free fixtures
$12 million awarded to USC for risk analysis
Facilities support service companies now have greater opportunity for SBA assistance.
Chicago based group saves families an average of 17 percent on their electrical expense.
Fan concerns to be addressed in major ball park renovation
On-demand identification badges available with thermal bar code.
For over 60 years, Airways Systems has shown the way to high quality building air with dedicated workers and a "can do" attitude.
BOMA Suburban Chicago names winners in 2004 contest.
Engineers provided a savings alternative to high-bay lighting installations.
Viturally touch-free washroom fixtures a pleasant site for tenants and customers.
Video conferencing hardware and Internet data transfer adds security.
Proactive approach urged during times of power uncertainty.
Internet based system used at two Bank One locations in Chicago
Safeguarding bicycles growing in importance as more environment and health conscience riders commute by pedal.
Funding of scientific reseach subject of report issued by Battele
Protocol ratified by 18 countries in EU will be 17th to enter into effect.
1 million species threatened by extinction through global warming.
BOMA Suburban Chicago names North American Rgion Office Buildings
Practice green to preserve tomorrow.
Fiber-cement fire resistance makes sense in home siding plans
New rule to limit liability of neighboring land owners victimized from pollution.
Certification review and examination being offered March 20th, 2004
Let's face it, our lives are run by time, so how do we make sure we are running our lives exactly right?
EPA settlement with MA power plant will result in cleaner air for Boston area residents
State and local officials to learn vision of feds during six city tour.
MACT standards set for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters.
New rules designed to protect aquatic life from accidental kill.
Fire can occur in buildings of every size and shape
Hartford company cited for repeated failure to repair rotting roof.
New Solar Power manufacturing plant opens in heart of old Stockyards area in Chicago
East coast blackouts prompt new program to guarantee that the lights stay on at critical facilities.
Nearly 8 miles of elevated highway poses unique challenges to engineers and contractors.
New biocide offers non-toxic method for scale and corrosion protection.
Dallas facility posed tricky problem for contractor
Nearly 200 professions visit conference on campus of McDonald's Hamburger University
Combustion applied test would be removed in proposed addendum.
Open communications protocol gets 3 additions in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard
ASHRA organizes IAQ 2004
Grants to promote study and teaching of HVAC&R
New wireless SCADA system helps town monitor infrastructure without fear of faults.
Controlling employee injury claims can make all the difference to small business
Landscape irrigation once a luxury, now a necessity
Fuel Assurance Program guarantees fuel 24/7 and protects vital services.
Estimates of up to 1,000 Americans killed each year from electrical shock.
Act would allow accelerated tax depreciation as incentive for owners to install sprinkler systems
Estimated 36,000 chillers still operating with CFC refrigerant according to ARI
Guidance on Building Commissioning available from ASHRAE
Technical Program Sessions to take place in Nashville, TN this month
Europe's most prestigious technical congress to focus topics in HVACR future
Preventive maintenance inspections can prevent roof damage during the rainy season.
Glavin Security provides counsel to building engineers and managers on changes in building fire codes.
The Enerpac SyncHoist system is a hydraulically-operated auxiliary attachment for high accuracy positioning with cranes.
When it comes to designing a "green building", a high degree of training and research is needed.
An alleged failure to protect employees resulted in citations and proposed penalties for one company.
Safety in boiler design had made significant strides in terms of comfort heating and process applications.
Efforts are underway to limit adverse ecological effects from the upcoming Athens Olympic Games.
The first pictures taken by Cassini after it begins orbiting Saturn show breathtaking detail of Saturn's rings.
Continuing good economic news and increased activity among companies convince investors that brighter days are ahead.
A new process could dramatically reduce air emissions from certain power plants and boost overall generating capacity.
College receives energy efficient equipment to help reduce capital cost for college's new central plant and reduce dependence on Southern California's power grid.
A final report has been issued regarding the August 14, 2003 power blackout that affected parts of the United States and Canada.
A suspended arched roof construction is easily the most visually striking part of the Athens Olympic Stadium.
By Fred Folsom. A study highlights the key points and effectiveness of soundmasking solutions.
The Green Building Alliance (GBA) has announced that Pittsburgh is currently the greenest city in America based on LEED ratings.
A proliferation of mold-resistant coverings and lack of universally accepted testing practices create a common misconception that all coatings perform equally.
The world's oceans are absorbing an unprecedented amount of CO2 and threatening survival of many marine species.
With rising energy prices and a tight economy, companies are looking for ways to trim their budgets and their energy costs.
Carbon is a fundamental building block for life on Earth and we need to better understand how Earth's living system cycles this essential element.
What exactly is Green Building and how can it benefit you and the world around you?
NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) scientists have found that retreating glaciers in southern Alaska may be opening the way for future earthquakes.
The United Nations has announced a project to restore the marshlands of southern Iraq, considered by some to be the site of the Biblical Garden of Eden.
One company closes down Chicago's loop to lift several tons of equipment via helicopter onto the roof of a 24-floor hotel.
R&D Magazine 100 Awards competition recognizes the most significant scientific and technological innovations of 2003.
Connecticut nuclear engineer is under investigation in a federal terrorism probe.
Lastest environmental lawsuit condemned a frivolous by the National Association of Manufacturers
Canadian government sets timber prices making it very hard for privately owned timber companies to compete.
Scientists look for the Dead Zone in the oceans depths, an indication of fundamental changes in the Pacific Ocean.
A major challenge faces Soldier Field as renovations come to a completion.
State groups ask that coal-fired power plants be required to reduce mercury emissions by 90 percent.
As the blackout anniversary nears, generator sales are higher than usual.
NU completes a major retrofit program and cuts its energy costs dramatically and helps the environment.
Residents are unhappy about the burning of construction debris, concerned about the amount of lead dust that might cover the town.
Wildlife in the Great Lakes region is being threatened as states fail to enforce storm water runoff regulations.
High School decides to modernize the science used to heat the entire facility.
Factory shipments of central air conditioners and heat pumps jump up compared to the same time last year.
Some of the nation's largest power companies defended efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
While there is plenty of natural gas in storage, the market is expected to remain tight due to increased demand.
Navy officially ends program enabling communications with submarines through low-frequency transmitters.
Illinois state EPA concludes it is "irresponsible" for Illinois to act on its own and order coal-burning power plants to reduce soot and mercury released into the air.
25 years ago Andee Boiler removed the ballasts from the U505 submarine for storage at the museum. Celebrating their 70th anniversary, they have returned the ballasts for inclusion in the renovation of the U505.
High oil prices may be bad news for the auto industry, but not for cars that run on compressed air.
The latest EPA report says the nation's air quality is improving but it's not enough.
Permits that continue to be in existence long after they have expired are the concern of environmentalists.
Certified Welding Bureau minimizes cost of finding a good welder and maximizes the talent for all involved.
DOE citizens group wants the government to open up closed-door talks over surface water monitoring requirements.
Plutonium from U.S. nuclear warheads is headed to France and environmentalists are worried about terrorist attacks.
John J. "Tim" Phelan Memorial Ball Field is dedicated on October 21, 2004.
Should Internet services be free? Nigel Ballard thinks so.
The nation's wind power industry just might be a much-needed shot in the arm for American manufacturers.
Steve Fossett's attempt to ride the polar vortex has been put on hold.
Meteorologists provide up-to-date forecasts when those from the National Weather Service just aren't good enough.
Before winter arrives, along with high heating bills, take steps to improve energy efficiency and safety.
Local historians claim this is the only place in the country where Confederate and Union soldiers were buried side by side.
By following the simple phrase: Clean, Kill and Coat, property owners can prevent recurring mold and mildew problems.
There is no law preventing companies from taking all the water it needs from the great lakes. For new companies in the future, that could change.
One of California's largest utilities returns millions of dollars in performance-related bonuses.
The two groups team up to bring automotive and alternative energy expertise together to develop hybrid vehicle.
HVACR training programs receive accreditation, certifying that institutions have exceeded industry standards.
The world's first unique cosmology telescope could possibly determine the origin of the universe.
The answer is a resounding YES!
Lois and Ernie Wulff recount their retirement travels across the United States.
Shampoo, bug spray and even coffee grounds can linger in the water long after they've been disposed of.
What has started as a small lawsuit has evolved into an international dispute.
Despite the costly destruction of this hurricane season, the federal government still encourages beachfront development.
Environmental officials approve permit but critics express concern about air pollution and water quality.
As America's aging construction workforce heads into retirement, who will replace them?
The Batmobile and KITT have nothing on the "smart" police cars coming to the University of Houston.
Contemporary artwork consisting of gates line 23 miles of paths in Central Park
Two scientific reports suggest that global warming is not just a possibility but a real phenomenon.
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals will add warning linking its smallpox vaccine to heart inflammation.
Which is more harmful to your health - a smoky bar or a city street filled with diesel truck fumes?
School buses are being converted to hand-on labs to try to get students excited about science.
Manufacturing has risen for the 16th consecutive month, but at a much more gradual pace.
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