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Issues&Events D U C T E D TO ADJOINING ROOM Engineering Beat Newcomb & Boyd announced the licensure of three of its mechanical engineers. Kristina L. Taylor, P.E., has become a licensed professional engineer and a LEED® Accredited Professional (AP); Kasey P. Mitchell, P.E., an associate of the firm, has also become a licensed professional engineer; and Kidane H. Abebe, E.I.T., is now licensed in the state of Alabama. ington, DC, North Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin. Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. hired Mike Mooney, P.E. as senior mechanical engineer in the firm’s Denver office. ACC E S S PA N E L RETURN AIR GRILLE Syska Hennessy Group, Inc. announced the appointment of Gary Brennen and Cyrus Izzo as co-chief executive officers and co-chief operating officers. A simply better way to heat/ cool multiple rooms. SIMPLE TO INSTALL Compact, single package units weigh as little as 125 lbs. and install front, left or right hand into small mechanical closet. SIMPLE TO MAINTAIN Electronic control panel on unit for easy diagnostics and servicing. Safety power disconnect. All servicing is performed indoors. SSOE continued its expansion announcing two new hires for the company’s headquarters in Toledo, OH: Matthew Oberts as mechanical department manager and Timothy Lajiness, P.E., as senior project manager. Alberici Constructors’ General Building Division announced that James G. Klingensmith, P.E., LAP, CCM, has joined the company as a new project director. Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. has been commissioned to serve as A/E of Record for construction of a new 2-millionsq-ft freight car manufacturing complex for National Industries, in Shoals, AL. Flack + Kurtz acquired SEi Companies, a mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm with 150 employees. RDK Engineers Affiliated Engineers, Inc. announced the opening of a new office in Houston, complementing its practices in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Washannounced that Matt Stelmach, P.E. and Scott Henriques, P.E., have joined the company’s team of senior engineering project managers. well as the annual convention for the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), and the Maple Leaf Reception produced by the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH). ISH NA will be held October 1-3, 2008 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. DIGITAL T-STAT ASHRAE Webcast to focus on integrated building design “Integrated Building Design: Bringing the Pieces Together to Unleash the Power of Teamwork,” will be presented by ASHRAE on April 16, 1-4 p.m. EDT. This Webcast/ satellite broadcast will explain what members of the building team must do to advance highperformance buildings with improved design, construction, and operations processes. Buildings that meet the needs of occupants and truly achieve sustainability objectives can only be created if the building community shares its knowledge and experiences, and this virtual event is designed to 9,500 to 24,000 BTU/h Ductable to multiple rooms Insulated cabinets for quiet operation 100% run tested prior to shipment Custom color architectural louvers facilitate this sharing. The panel of presenters includes Walter Grondzik, architectural engineer and professor in the Department of Architecture, Ball State University; Charles E. Gulledge III, P.E., MAI, CSI, ASHRAE distinguished lecturer, senior mechanical engineer, AC Corporation, Greensboro, NC; Drury B. Crawley, technology development manager, DOE, Washington; and Paul Torcellini, team leader for commercial buildings research, National Renewal Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO; with Don Rheem serving as the moderator. Kent Peterson, ASHRAE’s 2007-2008 president, will introduce the broadcast program. The presentation segments will be titled: · “What is Integrated Building Design?” · “The Integrated Design Process” · “Achieving Net-Zero Energy Buildings Through Integrated Building Design?” · “Bringing the Pieces Together – Actual Applications” ASHRAE’s Chapter Technology Transfer Committee is sponsoring this free program. Three professional development hours or For more information call 1-866-418-6722 or go online www.friedrich.com FREE INFO: 204 66 En gi neer ed S y stem s April 2008 http://www.friedrich.com

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