Technology transfer

Article Abstract:

Cannon, an architectural and engineering firm based in Grand Island, NY, received the Consulting-Specifying Engineer's 1998 Integrator Award in the Institutional Building category for its work in designing the Center for Environmental Sciences and Technology Management (CESTM) at the State University of New York. The innovative design reflects CESTM's mission of serving as a testbed for technology transfer. Highlights of the design are the highly flexible, modular mechanical and electrical systems.

Services information, Military RDT&E Support Services, Cannon

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Integrating economics

Article Abstract:

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration's proposed ergonomics standard was poorly received by mass media and domestic manufacturers despite its potential to improve worker productivity significantly. The main contention against the regulation is the high cost of its implementation. Meanwhile, engineers believe that the proposed ergonomics standard will have no significant effects on their practice for they have always prioritize the comfort and health of workers in their designs.

All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing, Government regulation, Manufacturing NEC

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Issues of substance

Article Abstract:

Leading mechanical and electrical engineering professional from the US presented their views on opportunites and challenges being faced by their profession in a wide-ranging discussion organized by the periodical Consulting-Specifying Engineer. Among the topics covered were systems integration, performance-based codes, the definition of scope, conceptual design and design development documents and delivery systems.

Strategy & planning, Engineers

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