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Five transit agencies in Oklahoma teamed up to form PICK transportation, a door-to-door transit service that is fully ADA compliant, operates after typical business hours and provides reliable service. For [...]

Byline: BARB ROEDER The Internet has become a valuable means for retrieving information and accomplishing tasks once limited to the 'normal business hours' of commercial industries such as banks and [...]

By the time Erik Schluntz co-founded Cobalt Robotics in 2016, he had already carved a few notches in his belt. The engineer-cum-tech-entrepreneur worked on SpaceX's Flight Software Team, testing a [...]

In this edition of our semi-annual 'Leaders in Manufacturing' series, we showcase five top companies whose products, services, and solutions unlock new capabilities and efficiencies to help pave the way [...]

MLO editorial staff The past two years have seen record-low flu case numbers due to social distancing and increased hygiene measures. Reduced socializing has meant less exposure and reduced herd [...]

In this edition of our semi-annual 'Leaders in Manufacturing' series, we showcase 10 top companies whose products, services, and solutions unlock new capabilities and efficiencies to help pave the way [...]

Even if no one's working late, your building may still be burning the midnight oil--literally. Overlit exteriors and lights that are left on could be driving up your lighting-related energy [...]

By the end of last year, there were an estimated 11.7 billion Industrial Internet of Things devices in the workplace, ing to market research firm IIoT Analytics. This is a [...]

Electronics is all about communications. It all started with the telegraph in 1845, followed by the telephone in 1876, but communications really took off at the turn of the century [...]

Two individuals are standing in your parking garage. The video feed shows erratic body language and an animated verbal exchange. Wouldn't it be nice to know if the two are [...]

The numbers are in and we take a look at what they mean for the industry--and the engineers who work in it. The engineering field is an ever-changing environment. To [...]

The engineering field is an ever-changing environment. To better understand the world our readers live in--and to help you better understand the state of the industry--Machine Design presents its 2015 [...]

A little about our products: We offer tens of thousands of high-value industrial automation products, both name brand and private-labeled, that are chosen by our product engineers for their best-in-class [...]

When the Michael Best law firm decided to consolidate its three Washington, D.C. office spaces into one brand new space, LED lighting controls were at the top of the company's [...]

On any given day, many of your FM tasks are focused on conserving energy. Whether it's scrutinizing utility bills, making adjustments in the BAS, or championing for efficient retrofits, saving [...]

Collaboration. Spontaneity. Impromptu. These are the buzz-worthy terms in office design. But if you have an existing space, it can be difficult to capture the right vibe. Learn from these [...]

By the end of last year, there were an estimated 11.7 billion Industrial Internet of Things devices in the workplace, according to market research firm IIoT Analytics. This is a [...]

Chances are you're familiar with old, abandoned buildings--hopefully not because one is in your portfolio, but perhaps there's one in your neighborhood. The roof is caving. It's infested with rodents. [...]

Ever learned a new facility management trick while talking shop with a colleague? BUILDINGS surveyed facilities professionals across the country to gather inexpensive ideas and creative strategies. Join the conversation--email [...]

With roughly 40% of the average facility's electrical load dedicated to lighting, according to EPA estimates, the benefit of increasing your lighting system's energy efficiency is clear. What's not as [...]

Several years ago when I was a repair contractor, I attended a pre-bid meeting at a large, prestigious medical school/research hospital. Engineering consultants had prepared plans for the repair of [...]

When you have a cup of coffee with your peers, most likely you share more than just that experience. You share the ways you solved a problem, found a new [...]

The days of 'dumb' industrial power supplies that simply hummed along pumping out amperes at fixed voltages are receding in the rear-view mirror. Intelligent power management, to mix an automotive [...]

The environmental impacts, the depletion of resources, and the costs associated with producing energy is of growing concern to the global semiconductor industry. This concern is driven by several factors [...]

An overview of the courthouse of the future and the impact on the design of its HVAC systems More than 43 percent of courthouses in the U.S. are 50 years [...]

You may have designed your building to be healthy, but do you also provide ways for your employees and tenants to follow suit? Fitness amenities are a growing staple for [...]

The Environmental Dynamics...and the Solution Compared with the design of low-temperature and cryogenic insulation systems, the specification of thermal insulation on a 40 |degrees~ F chilled water distribution network might [...]

The new generation of DDC systems now available fulfills past promises of enormous improvements in building comfort and operating efficiency Promises don't usually mean much in an election year. But [...]

The value of the D-dimer assay as a tool in the management of patients suspected of venous thromboembolism (VTE) continues to grow. The D-dimer assay is commonly used to rule [...]

Many healthcare providers place 'improve patient engagement' at the top of their priority lists. It's the topic of conversation at every trade show, on the pages of journals, and in [...]

Stand-alone Panels and Terminal Controllers When the book on the 20th century is closed a scant decade from now, a strong case will be made that the most profound technological [...]

Thermal Storage Enhances Heat Recovery Sonoma County, a rural-suburban county located north of San Francisco, is know for its grapes and wine. It is also becoming known in energy circles [...]

Are you getting the most out of your smart building technologies? Using sophisticated tools to control and optimize building systems can unearth savings from a variety of sources, like dialing [...]

How DDC system manufacturers support advanced features of the remote telephone interface Today building owners and operators have control of and information access to their properties in ways they never [...]

Omaha, Neb.--When the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), a Nebraska public utility, decided to expand its corporate headquarters in 1988, energy efficiency was an integral part of the master plan. [...]

The multi-room zone control concept is commonly used in most HVAC systems. Individual room temperature control can provide greater occupant comfort, potentially reducing energy consumption. Many times, consulting engineers are [...]

Leaders and organizations must be more aware than ever before of how their employees manage professional and personal responsibilities. In business today, leaders and organizations have to be more aware [...]

Total healthcare spending in the United States is expected to reach $4.8 trillion in 2021, accounting for nearly 20 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), or one-fifth of the U.S. [...]

To understand the amount of energy that goes into heating and cooling buildings, the GSA's Green Proving Ground Program has taken on multiple projects to test technological innovations that reduce [...]

Byline: Howard Sherman Space, at least in New York City, is the ultimate rather than the last frontier. No matter what your budget or purpose, however much space you carve [...]

Special to CONTRACTOR HOUSTON -- Two years ago, Prince's Hamburgers -- a 1950s-style mini-chain of five fast-food eateries in metropolitan Houston -- was suffering from a nasty case of 'negative [...]

NORCROSS, GA. -- Homeowners who need help with home repairs dealing with air conditioning, heating, plumbing and electrical issues can easily find help by visiting the new web site, www.fixitcenter.com. [...]

The Yale nexTouch is a connected access management solution with commercial-grade locks and wireless installation The cylindrical lock meets most Interior and exterior applications for small businesses and can be [...]

A new study says that less than 60 percent of physicians are using EHRs, and the smaller the practice the less likely they are to use an EHR. Smaller, independent [...]

How long has it been since you installed your current exterior lighting? If the answer exceeds a decade, it might be time to reassess its performance and energy consumption. The [...]

As the nation looks for ways to improve healthcare quality, mHealth is being looked to as an area of promise for realizing some of those goals. Chronic disease continues to [...]

The phrase 'meaningful use' has been repeated so many times in the past two years, with such intense focus and scrutiny, that we may have lost focus on its actual [...]

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA '88), enforced by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), require biennial inspections for clinical laboratories performing non-waived tests. However, laboratories [...]

At the Oakland Psychological Clinic, we were utilizing disparate phone systems in each of our offices, which was compromising the effectiveness of communication between staff, counselors and patients. We needed [...]

¶ Networking is passe. Instead we 'link,' 'connect' and 'friend' one another through virtual interactive digital hubs called social networks. In less than 10 years, 'millennials'--anyone born after 1977--have revolutionized [...]