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Know how to navigate compliance paths of ASHRAE Standard 90.1

Why UL certification is important for gas monitors

Building Automation and Controls

Utilizing automation for energy savings in K-12 buildings

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Focus on non-traditional learning spaces in K-12 building design

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Building Automation and Controls

Building Automation and Controls

Utilizing automation for energy savings in K-12 buildings

Building Automation and Controls

Automating HVAC, lighting and fire protection for office buildings

Building Automation and Controls

Smart buildings: Shifting from technology trends to strategic processes

Building Automation and Controls

CxEnergy 2025 announces preliminary technical program

Buildings

Figure 1: Complex plant projects require thorough communication and coordination for success. Courtesy: Salas O’Brien

Five steps to prep for successful engineering project management

How to use ASHRAE 90.1 to boost the power of commissioning

Weekly merger and acquisition update: February 21, 2025

Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: February 14, 2025

Codes and Standards

Codes and Standards

How addenda to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022 affect design

Figure 3: Child care spaces are one emerging design trend in K-12 schools, requiring conversations with school districts early in the design phase. Courtesy: Peter Basso Associates

Codes and Standards

Codes and standards engineers should know for K-12 buildings

Codes and Standards

Documentation revisions in the 2025 NFPA 72 code

Electrical AND Power

Arc Flash and Electrical Safety

No Ducts, No Problem — A flexible approach to arc-resistant motor control

Electrical and Power

Back to basics: Microgrids and renewable energy

Electrical and Power

Top five Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: February 14-20, 2025

Electrical and Power

Top five Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: January 10-16, 2025

Fire AND Life Safety

Fire and Life Safety

Complexities unique to office buildings in fire and life safety design

Fire and Life Safety

Fire smoke damper testing: A vital component of life safety

Fire and Life Safety

Key considerations for fire protection of seismic isolation bearings

HVAC/R and Mechanical

Why UL certification is important for gas monitors

HVAC/R and Mechanical

How can energy goals, refrigerants stimulate HVAC engineers?

HVAC/R and Mechanical

What do you need to know about the 2024 edition of International Mechanical Code?

HVAC/R and Mechanical

New technologies and codes for HVAC systems in office buildings

Lighting and Lighting Controls

Lighting and Lighting Controls

Do you know the requirements for emergency lighting systems?

Lighting and Lighting Controls

Consulting-Specifying Engineer top five articles: January 17-23, 2025

Lighting and Lighting Controls

Emergency lighting technology and controls for health care facilities

Lighting and Lighting Controls

How to design, coordinate and maintain an emergency lighting system

Motors and Drives

Motors and Drives

How to choose or troubleshoot a variable frequency drive

Motors and Drives

Testing shows drive to motor cables significantly influence system performance

Motors and Drives

Case study: Motors replaced at potable water plant

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Figure 2: The illustrated schematic provides a generic representation of the typical primary hydronic loop distribution to rack-mounted coolant distribution units (CDUs). It is advisable that the piping material and connection accessories be chosen according to the CDU manufacturer's requirements for each project. Additional engineering efforts may be necessary to determine how to circulate the water and control the temperature and that may require changing the piping arrangements per project. Courtesy: Dynaten

How to design piping systems for data centers that require liquid cooling

Your Questions Answered: The latest trends in arc flash mitigation methods

Case study: How to meet code and forgo emergency lighting outages

Codes and Standards

Why and how to adopt the IECC for energy-efficient designs

Key considerations for energy efficient and sustainable office buildings

Codes and Standards

What codes and standards are important in office building design?

With a shift towards hybrid work, office building design focuses on flexible spaces and multi-purpose areas. Courtesy: SmithGroup

Key considerations for energy efficient and sustainable office buildings

Office Buildings

Top five Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: January 24-30, 2025

Weekly mergers and acquisitions update: January 31, 2025

HVAC/R and Mechanical

Heat pumps become more popular, impacting efficiency and the grid