40 years coming; IT, Security Systems and now “Commissioning” have entered into the large building construction equation for the engineering profession. The “MEP” (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) model for professional engineering firms in the built environment has witnessed a technological revolution. Between the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and the ICC (International Code Council), who in the U.S. and much of the world are the sources for building codes

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Ten years ago on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall near the Louisiana-Mississippi border, wreaking havoc along the U.S. Gulf Coast. The following month, Hurricane Rita struck southwest Louisiana, dealing a double-blow to the state, the coast and the nation. The good news is the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) has made significant strides. The FEMA web site is rich with information on how to be prepared both at work and at home. It is your first