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The article presents the author's view on various issues related to engineering in the U.S. It discusses the introduction and evolution on the streamlining and applying cloud computing in information technology, as well as the employment of natural ventilation in buildings. It also regards the usage of bagasse as a fuel source and waste energy heat recovery. In addition, it tackles the initiative of conducting webminars about R-22 refrigerant phaseout.

A calendar of events in the engineering industry in the U.S. in 2009 is presented which include the Green Intelligent Buildings Conference on September 29-30, the webinars and the seminar on "The Final R-22 Phase: Product & System Implications" on September 23.

The author reflects on the importance and high recognition given to the engineering profession in the U.S. He states that the survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges & Employers which highlighted the high compensation given to engineers marks their importance in the industry. He believes that the Green Intelligent Buildings Conference is a good opportunity to have a discussion with the engineers and learn about sustainable building design and operation.

The article offers information on the conference, and the plan of Gordon V.R. Holness, the new president of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) which is related to the engineering industry in the U.S. The Green Intelligent Buildings will hold a conference on September 29-30, 2009 in Santa Clara, California on the sustainability movement. Holness plans to make a difference on energy consumption being the president of ASHRAE.

Reports on news and developments concerning the engineering industry. Appointments of Angel Lorenzo, Jorge Reyes and Mark Kramer at TLC Engineering; Ranking of the HDR in the Top 500 Design Firms; Rumsey Engneers' designing of a low-energy heating and cooling system for the Carnegie Institution's Department of Global Ecology building on the Stanford University campus.

Presents a calendar of events for August 2004, concerning the field of engineering.

Reports on results of surveys designed to determine articles that readers of the “Engineered Systems” read and what they found useful. Author's recommendation to read the editorial; Howard McKew's “Back to basics” department; Magazine's offering of bundled reprints for engineering or training library.

Presents several cases related to sytems engineering in the U.S. Modernization on the fire safety system of Old North Church in Boston, Massachusetts; Issues on the dehumidification system in North Florida; Renovation of an abandoned railroad roundhouse in Kansas City, Kansas.

The article offers news briefs related to engineering in the U.S. A study suggests that energy use in buildings can be reduced by 10% to 40% by improving operational strategies in buildings. Onset Computer Corp. and Advanced Hydronics Inc. have partnered in establishing the Determining Proper Boiler Sizing with Data Loggers webinar. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is offering a full lineup of seminars for working life safety in Baltimore, Maryland in October 2008.

The article profiles John Clark, a senior mechanical engineer with Karges-Faulconbridge in the U.S. Clark has more than 40 years of experience in supplying mechanical engineering design services for several projects and is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. He has authored several articles related to plumbing, fire protection and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system design.

The article reports on developments concerning the engineered systems industry in the United States as of December 2005. Daikin Industries Ltd. has established the Daikin AC (Americas) Inc. which will be established in Carrolton, Texas. Grundfos Technical Institute will hold training programs for commercial and industrial pump installation and sales professionals.

Presents a calendar of events related to engineered systems compiled as of March 2004. BuilConn Forum 2004 and M2M Expo sponsored by Clasma Events.; Light + Building 2004 Messe Frankfurt GmbH Frankfurt in Germany; Total Facility Management Show 2004 in Chicago, Illinois.

Comments on issues related to engineered systems. Computerized maintenance management system; Author's participation in the XML Symposium in Anaheim, California presented by Clasma Events Inc.