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Every successful project starts with a framework. A vision statement. A blueprint. The editors of Engineered Systems are proud to present The Blueprint — a monthly Q&A interview with HVACR engineering’s leading voices. These one-on-one discussions will examine the trade’s history, current industry trends, the factors shaping the sector’s future, and more.
Patricia Ackerman, senior vice president of investor relations, corporate responsibility and sustainability, and treasurer for A. O. Smith Corp., sat down with Herb Woerpel to discuss the company’s 2020 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CRS) Report, how the COVDI-19 pandemic has impacted production, and more.
Engineered Systems: A. O. Smith recently introduced its 2020 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CRS) Report. Tell us about the significance of this report and how it validates the company’s commitment to the environment.
Ackerman: The 2020 CRS Report marks the second in our company’s history. It reflects our commitment to living our corporate values and bringing innovative, efficient products to market. As a global leader in water technology, we strive to meet evolving customer needs, especially as they relate to climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction technology. With this report, we put our stake in the ground by announcing our first public GHG emissions reduction goal and detailing our achievements and improvements in key areas over the past two years. We’re proud of the progress we’re making in the areas of efficiency, energy conservation, and sustainability, but we realize this is a marathon, not a sprint, and there’s more work to be done.
Read the entire article on Engineered Systems’ website.
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Percussive Maintenance is defined as the use of physical concussion, such as a knock or a tap, in an attempt to make a malfunctioning device or person work. In Engineered Systems’ podcast, we’re poised to do much more than rattle the engineering industry’s exterior, we’re digging deeper into the subjects and topics that matter most with some of the industry’s most important names.
In the latest episode, Joseph Hauf, vice president of engineering services at Conquest Firespray, and David Stacy, principal and founder of Performance Based Fire Protection Engineering, take a deeper dive into the article, "Arenas Present Unique Life Safety Design Challenges," which appeared in Engineered Systems' February issue.
Click here to hear the latest episode of the Percussive Maintenance podcast.
Mechanical Mavericks
Our Mechanical Mavericks video series captures design discussions with some of mechanical engineering’s thought leaders.
Todd Semonite shares his experiences as Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers, details the duties of his new role with WSP, and much more.
See the video on Engineered Systems’ website.
Online Survey
In conjunction with our cover story, this month’s poll question focuses on compensation.
How would you describe the salaries and benefits offered at your firm?
• Our compensation exceeds the industry average
• We’re right around the industry average
• Our compensation is well below the industry average
Share your insight in this month’s poll our website.
Images courtesy of A.O. Smith, Conquest Firespray, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ SavannahDistrict.
