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Engineering Safety on the Baseball Field

In construction, the concept of a Batter’s Eye relates to having a clear and undistracted working knowledge of the safety program and culture.

January 6, 2025

In construction, the concept of a Batter’s Eye relates to having a clear and undistracted working knowledge of the safety program and culture.

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Multitenant Building Owners Upgrade Wireless Water Submetering

Long-range, wide-area network water meters and flood prevention devices add cost-effective detection in tenant billing applications.

January 6, 2025

LoRaWAN provides long-range, wireless communication that is more effective than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, simplifying installation and reducing costs.

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Multitenant Building Owners Upgrade Wireless Water Submetering

Long-range, wide-area network water meters and flood prevention devices add cost-effective detection in tenant billing applications.

January 6, 2025

LoRaWAN provides long-range, wireless communication that is more effective than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, simplifying installation and reducing costs.

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Navigating a Job Change: How I Did It and What Worked Well

When it’s time to move on, don’t settle for a job that doesn’t adequately satisfy or reward you.

January 6, 2025

Aaron Bock PE

Plumbing engineer Aaron Bock offers tips for seeking a new job and personal anecdotes about his experiences. Make sure you know why you want a new job and what you won’t accept in an offer.

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2025 AHR Expo Preview

The annual HVACR event heads to sunny Orlando to learn about new industry products and trends.

January 6, 2025

Amalia Deligiannis

The heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industries descend on Orlando in February to view innovative products from the more than 1,800 exhibitors.

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The Plumbing Industry’s Central Role in an Uncertain World

AI, climate change and forever chemicals are driving a shift toward precise, resource-conscious and regenerative plumbing design.

January 6, 2025

Warren Rosenbrook PE, CPD, FASPE

Sean Turner, Brian Alessi and Warren Rosenbrook of Henderson Engineers highlight the plumbing industry’s evolving role in addressing environmental challenges through advanced technologies and sustainable practices.

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2025 Construction Outlook

Factors resulting in 2024’s challenging conditions may soon give way to others working to bolster future construction spending.

January 6, 2025

Economist Michael Guckes provides a 2025 outlook on the construction industry, highlighting factors that may boost future construction spending such as falling interest rates, easing environmental and financial regulations and lower taxes, as well as hurdles such as the labor shortage.

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Collaborative Health Care Design

Addressing Nitrous Oxide as a Greenhouse Gas, Part 1

Given its significant environmental impact, N2O will likely be phased out in health-care settings.

January 6, 2025

John Gregory

The environmental impact of nitrous oxide as a greenhouse gas is emphasized by its long-lasting presence in the atmosphere and significant contribution to global warming.

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The Search for Work-Life Balance

By setting our boundaries and creating healthy habits, we are creating more of a balance between work and home.

January 6, 2025

Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

Columnist Jill Imig suggests that instead of striving for perfect work-life balance, individuals should focus on setting boundaries and creating healthy habits.