http://www.rjainc.com/blog/index.php en vincel@dhdchicago.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-27T20:55:08+00:00 http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/using_elevators_in_fires/ http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/using_elevators_in_fires/#When:20:55:08Z Richard W. Bukowski, Senior Consultant and Fang Li, Vice President of China Operations & Asia Business Development, recently had an article published in the June issue of Consulting Specifying Engineer magazine. The article covers the hot topic of the use of elevators for evacuation in tall buildings. Technical Articles 2010-07-27T20:55:08+00:00 http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/theisen_named_one_of_consulting-specifying_engineers_40_under_40/ http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/theisen_named_one_of_consulting-specifying_engineers_40_under_40/#When:19:05:12Z Consulting Specifying Engineer magazine has announced this year’s recipients of their 40 Under 40 award. Among those selected in 2010 is Christy Theisen, P.E., a Consultant based in the RJA/Las Vegas office. News Desk 2010-07-22T19:05:12+00:00 http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/johnson_promoted_to_associate_manager_for_rja_houston/ http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/johnson_promoted_to_associate_manager_for_rja_houston/#When:20:56:11Z Please join us in congratulating Jason Johnson on his promotion to Associate Manager for the Houston office this past May.  Jason has been with RJA for 4 years and has become a well-respected member of the team, especially with regards to sales and project management.  News Desk 2010-07-19T20:56:11+00:00 http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/grand_traverse_metro_fire_department_awarded_jensen_grant_by_nfpa/ http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/grand_traverse_metro_fire_department_awarded_jensen_grant_by_nfpa/#When:14:29:24Z RJA endows the annual Rolf Jensen Memorial Public Education Award given out by NFPA. This year’s award was presented to the Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department, Traverse City, MI.  The $5000 grant will go toward the department’s Customized Outreach project, a fire and life safety public education initiative for people with disabilities. News Desk 2010-07-13T14:29:24+00:00 http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/nfpa_issues_safety_alert_regarding_antifreeze_in_residential_sprinklers/ http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/nfpa_issues_safety_alert_regarding_antifreeze_in_residential_sprinklers/#When:20:27:06Z On Tuesday, July 6, 2010, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) issued a safety alert regarding the use of antifreeze in residential fire sprinkler systems. News Desk 2010-07-07T20:27:06+00:00 http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/happy_fourth_of_july/ http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/happy_fourth_of_july/#When:14:01:07Z From all of us at RJA, we wish everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend! We encourage you to enjoy the festivities and fireworks, but safely. Visit NFPA’s website for fireworks safety tips: http://www.nfpa.org/categoryList.asp?categoryID=297 News Desk 2010-07-02T14:01:07+00:00 http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/applications_of_elevators_for_occupant_egress_in_fires/ http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/applications_of_elevators_for_occupant_egress_in_fires/#When:19:12:11Z Richard Bukowski, P.E., FSFPE, Senior Consultant based in the Baltimore area office of RJA, recently had an article published in the June 2010 issue of Fire Protection Engineering Emerging Trends enewsletter. Technical Articles 2010-06-30T19:12:11+00:00 http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/new_rja_techtalk_presentations_available_for_aia_ces_credits/ http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/new_rja_techtalk_presentations_available_for_aia_ces_credits/#When:15:43:35Z RJA offers a wide variety of RJA TechTalk presentations on protection topics available from our consultants in offices throughout the United States, Asia and The Middle East. These informative programs are registered with the American Institute of Architects CES program and qualify for CES Learning Units. News Desk 2010-06-24T15:43:35+00:00 http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/join_rja_at_ashe_in_tampa/ http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/join_rja_at_ashe_in_tampa/#When:20:39:55Z RJA will be exhibiting at the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Annual Conference and Technical Exhibition on July 11-14, 2010. This year’s event will take place at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL.  News Desk 2010-06-22T20:39:55+00:00 http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/the_importance_of_fire_emergency_and_evacuation_plans/ http://www.rjainc.com/blog/detail/the_importance_of_fire_emergency_and_evacuation_plans/#When:19:20:35Z Building Operating Management magazine recently published two interesting articles on the topic of fire emergency and evacuation plans and why they are crucial to the safety of a building. Technical Articles 2010-06-16T19:20:35+00:00