In recent “Tomorrow’s Environment” columns, I’ve talked about the need for engineers to change from being a commodity and a follower to recommitting their technical skills to engineer-driven consulting services. I touched on some of the engineering initiatives that are ideally suited for engineer-led teams. The heart of being a leader of projects begins with three essential attributes: Positive attitude, creativity, and a high energy level, followed by a need to lead.

Better Off Without Us

February 1, 2011

By Ron Caffrey

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It’s time to admit that on the road to better BAS operations, the biggest obstacle is the people.

Boiler Safety On The Front Burner

February 1, 2011

By John R. Puskar P.E.

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Between the limits of enforcement and the potential sources of trouble, there’s a lot of room for something to go wrong with a boiler system. Consider the options for regular inspections, testing, and training to steer your facility clear of extra costs, outages, or much worse.

Building Automation: Set It And Forget It?

February 1, 2011

By Paul Ehrlich, P.E. and Ira Goldschmidt P.E.

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With so many potential circumstances requiring attention, the chance of that scenario is, “Forget it.”

Tomorrow's Environment: My Next Great Adventure

February 1, 2011

By Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

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In strategic business planning, the focus is on profit driven by technical proficiency and adaptability.

Commissioning: Facilities Staff Design Involvement

January 1, 2011

By Rebecca Thatcher Ellis, P.E.

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Balancing O&M input with designers’ work can be delicate but worthwhile.

Building Automation: Alarms Lead To Reactive Operations

January 1, 2011

By Paul Ehrlich, P.E. and Ira Goldschmidt P.E.

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What might the crystal ball say about fault detection diagnostics?

Service agreement tames urban wildlife parks

January 1, 2011

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The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) of New York manages the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, including its flagship location and headquarters, the Bronx Zoo, as well as the

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