PMEngineer March 2011 : Page 2pme Contents March 2011 • Vol. 17, Num. 3 FEATURES 12 Handle With Care Vacuum plumbing controls potentially contaminated wastewater in a medical research lab. COLUMNS 4 Publisher’s Note: Bob Miodonski Vivid memories of 10 years ago translate into positive actions. 6 19 > BIM Aids Grand March 2011 All Aboard An advanced BIM system aids construction at Grand Central Terminal. Julius Ballanco On Codes To the bene Å t of the industry, the harmonization of standards is becoming more commonplace. DEPARTMENTS OUR COVER THIS MONTH The Center for Medical Science in Albany, N.Y. has an 8,000 square-foot space that houses a BSL-3 lab where researchers conduct experiments on contagious materials in gas-tight enclosures. pme Senior Editor Mike Miazga writes about how the combination of vacuum plumbing and decontamination systems have helped contain the lab’s potentially volatile wastewater. On the cover is Center for Medical Science Lab Project Manager Jim Hudspath (left) and SAGE Engineering Associates Principal John Edwards , P.E. Cover photo by Michael Gallitelli /Metroland Photo, Inc. (http://metrolandphoto.com). Central Terminal Addition ineer.com www.pmeng PM Engineer -The must-read resource for cellence engineering ex Care Handle With ing Vacuum plumb benefits a contagious materials lab. oc > New Product F *WQTMZ[ a  0QOP-NÅKQMVK us: > Standards Harmonization W]  ?QTT*MVMÅ\A Jim Lab Project Manager SAGE Hudspath (left) and Engineering Associates P.E., Principal John Edwards, for Medical outside the Center , NY. Science in Albany 11 Industry News 25 Product Focus: High-Efficiency Boilers 29 Green Products 30 AHR Expo Products 34 New Products 38 Reader Service Card 40 Advertiser Index Visit the Newly Redesigned www.pmengineer.com Download the Latest Digital Edition! The digital age has arrived for pme magazine — so make the most of it. Visit www.pmengineer.com daily and check out its “Industry News” box (at the top of the homepage) to stay informed of the latest industry events and news. More importantly, read the current issue of pme in a digital format, also located on the homepage. You can even download it to your PC. Just click on the Digital Edition promo box, then Options in the right hand corner and select Save To Your Desktop. Now more than ever, start your day right — with a visit to the pme Web site. 2 03.11 Publication List Using a screen reader? Click Here |
