Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles, April 27 to May 3: Interpreting NFPA 72, 40 Under 40, energy performance in mission critical facilities, more

Articles about interpreting NFPA 72, the 40 Under 40 program, energy performance in mission critical facilities, the evolution of BIM, and the Product of the Year finalists were Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s five most clicked articles from last week, April 27 to May 3. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.

By Chris Vavra May 4, 2015

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Top 5 most read articles online, for Apr. 27-May 3, covered interpreting NFPA 72, the 40 Under 40 program, energy performance in mission critical facilities, the evolution of BIM, and the Product of the Year finalists. Link to each article below. 

1. Interpreting NFPA 72

Engineers must understand how NFPA 72-2013 can be specified into commercial buildings. While the 2010 edition is just being put into practice in many jurisdictions, the changes to the 2013 code should be noted. 

2. 2015 40 Under 40 Program

Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine is dedicated to encouraging and recognizing the most talented young individuals in the engineering community supporting the building industry by recognizing and encouraging them through mentoring articles in the magazine, young engineer networking events, and the 40 Under 40 program.

3. Energy performance in mission critical facilities

Mission critical facilities, such as data centers, are judged carefully on their energy use. Engineers should focus on the codes and standards that dictate energy performance and how building energy performance can be enhanced.

4. The evolution of BIM

BIM may impact fire protection and security services in the future. 

5. Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2015 Product of the Year finalists: BAS, controls, energy management

Read about the eight finalists in the BAS, Controls, and Energy Management category for the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2015 Product of the Year program.

The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on csemag.com, April 27 to May 3, for articles published within the last two months.

– Chris Vavra, production editor, CFE Media, cvavra@cfemedia.com.


Author Bio: Chris Vavra is web content manager for CFE Media and Technology.