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Figure 3: Example of paralleling switchgear with touchscreen interface and three generator control sections. Unseen are the hot-swappable, dual redundant programmable logic controllers. Courtesy: Kevin G. Reeves, CannonDesign

Emergency, Standby, Backup

Guidance on designing reliable mission critical power systems

Engineering trends to watch in 2026

Figure 2: Ergonomic laboratory considerations. Courtesy: CDM Smith

Building Integration System

Smart building tech boosts safety and performance in laboratory design

Figure 1: Typical arrangement for data centers showing the yard equipment and chillers on roof top. Courtesy: WSP

Emergency, Standby, Backup

Know the electrical, power components in a data center

Figure1: High-efficiency motors play a critical role in meeting the 2027 DOE standards and reducing life cycle energy costs. Courtesy: ABB

Motors and Drives

Efficiency is critical in the 2027 DOE motor standards

Figure 1: This data is obtained from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and highlights the top 10 U.S. states in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions from electricity generation in hospitals. The data emphasizes the need for state-level decarbonization strategies through smart, sustainable green building practices. Courtesy: Ganesh Nair

Building Integration System

How to envision smart buildings and smart microgrid communities

Orange County Sanitation District roof photovoltaic panels. Courtesy: HDR

HVAC/R and Mechanical

Designing office buildings with energy use top of mind

Orange County Sanitation District radiant floor piping manifold. Courtesy: HDR

HVAC/R and Mechanical

How to specify heating and cooling designs for challenging office layouts

Orange County Sanitation District Plant 1 heating hot water recovery tunnel piping. Courtesy: HDR

Fire and Life Safety

How to employ up-to-date fire protection strategies in office building design

Consulting-Specifying Engineer January/February 2026

Electrical and Power

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