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Articles by Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

When Forced To Be A Company Of One

August 2, 2012

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

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Solo success can flow from the right diagram and a specific service.

HVAC Security Emergencies: No Terrorist Required

July 2, 2012

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

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Plenty of potential ventilation crises await many otherwise unassuming buildings, thanks to nothing more sinister than truck accidents, emissions from nearby buildings, or unavoidable natural disasters. However, by pairing a clear basis of design with HVAC response strategies, building owners can apply some forethought and preparation to avoid worst-case consequences. Start by asking the right questions about your facility.

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How To Be A Money-Making Engineer

July 2, 2012

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

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What they don’t teach you in school.

Let's Get Rid Of The One-Year Warranty Phase

May 2, 2012

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

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Four building pros weigh in on the concept.

Consultant Appreciation Day

March 26, 2012

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

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How about some learning, lunch, and leisure at the client’s place?

Commissioning Of Infection Control

February 1, 2012

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

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Back in January 2011, I wrote in this column about hospital-acquired infection based on my introduction to this serious problem and my participating as a steering committee member for the Hospital Associated Infection Organization (HAIO).

Thank You, Steve Jobs

January 13, 2012

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

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The hard part was more about presentation and persuasion than waiting on technology.

Third-Party TAB Consulting In Sync With Third-Party Commissioning – Its Time Has Come.

January 9, 2012

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

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The people in the industry don’t necessarily make a loud argument for it, but the results often do. How to get this ball rolling, sell it, and see it through from design to occupancy? Look ahead by looking below.

Twenty Years and Counting

December 2, 2011

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

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It’s been an interesting two decades (and counting), commenting on the industry one page at a time.

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Energy & Environmental Management Is A Team Effort

Organize the players and communicate the successes.

November 7, 2011

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

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This past March, I asked the question, “Do you have a corporate sustainability plan?” and recently I was discussing this topic with a director of a physical plant for a major college on the East Coast. He commented, “Energy conservation and environmental management should be a team effort.”

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